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At Community Preparatory School, we empower our diverse student body to reach full academic and leadership potential while building a Beloved Community.
Our goal is to nurture and sustain an environment in which all—students, alumni, families, faculty, staff, trustees, volunteers, and visitors—are recognized and valued both as members of the school community and as irreplaceable individuals.
Community Preparatory School serves culturally and economically diverse students in grades 4 through 8 who are well qualified to benefit from a rigorous academic education in an atmosphere of mutual respect. By engaging with all facets of our students—intellectual curiosity, joyful learning, awareness of their strengths, the rewards and satisfaction of determination, and a deep connection to our community and the larger world—we prepare our students to thrive in the most competitive high schools and to become community leaders.
Head of School
About the Position
The next leader of Community Preparatory School should:
• Be a proven inspirational and collaborative leader; culturally fluent and emotionally generous.
• Be passionate about the mission and culture of the school, respecting its unique strengths and building upon them.
• Be a confident cultivator of philanthropy and enthusiastic fundraiser. Set the tone; build relationships
• Embrace Community Prep’s value proposition. Understand the demographics of the students served and the school’s principles.
• Engage actively and enjoy the day-to-day life of the school; be visible and accessible; foster an open-door policy
• Possess the capability to formulate and execute a strategic vision together with the board.
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How to Apply
Candidates interested in the position should submit the following materials by Monday, March 2, 2026.
• Cover letter of interest addressed to the Search Committee
• Current resume / CV
• Statement of leadership philosophy
• References may be requested later (name, relationship to candidate, phone and email address)
