Assistant Head of School in New York

The Assistant Head of School search is being conducted by Marsha Little and Amy Rogers of the search firm, Carney, Sandoe & Associates. Please review the position description and follow the directions. Applications for this position must be made through Carney,Sandoe & Associates.

Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, PreK-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

RCDS seeks...

Reporting to the Head of School, the Executive Assistant provides a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative and executive support functions. This support includes communicating information on behalf of the Head of School to employees, parents, and trustees. The Executive Assistant works to ensure connection and alignment of the Head of School’s office and Board of Trustees activities with administrative functions of the School; and oversees and addresses a variety of major initiatives and/or providing general support necessary to ensure efficient and effective school operations. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. 

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a reliable and trusted partner to the Head of School with high integrity
• Serves as a liaison to the Board of Trustees and Senior Administrative teams;...