The Head is responsible for the effective operation of the Boys Middle School, the development and oversight of curricular and extracurricular programs, and for providing leadership to faculty, staff, parents, students and other School constituents. The Head of the Boys Middle School has considerable autonomy in carrying out these responsibilities, while at the same time works closely with the Director of Schools and also with the Head of the Girls Middle School in order to coordinate and complement operations of the Middle Schools. Requires a Master’s degree with successful school experience demonstrating progressive leadership and responsibility (at least five years of school administration experience preferred); demonstrated ability for long term strategic planning, and successful curricular and extracurricular development; proven fiscal and personnel management skills; a commitment to the goals and objectives of Cranbrook Schools; and strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to nurture a diverse student and faculty population. The targeted start date for this position is July 1, 2011. Interested candidates should submit a completed Employee Application, Resume and cover letter.

At school, learning can happen at every moment. In addition to a challenging and age-appropriate curriculum for every stage of academic development, Cranbrook offers services, programs, activities, and special events to enhance and augment each student’s educational experience. From our proven academic approach to an outstanding athletic program, school traditions to advanced research and information services, co-curricular events to student leadership, our students have many opportunities to seek out the finest in themselves and in our schools.

We welcome you to discover the ways Cranbrook distinguishes itself from other learning environments and invites students to participate in a long, rich tradition of excellence and achievement. If you are interested in becoming a Cranbrook teacher, we invite you to look at “Teaching At Cranbrook Schools,” and “Parenting At Cranbrook Schools” to discover more about the learning environment at Cranbrook.