Summary of Position:  

Milton Academy seeks a collaborative, empathetic, and visionary principal to lead its dynamic 165-student Lower School (grades K-5). 

Reporting to the Head of School, the Lower School Principal is a full-time position responsible for leading and managing all aspects of our joyful, child-centered, and highly diverse Lower School. The Principal also serves as a key member of the school’s Leadership Team, collaborating with other members of Milton’s K–12 administration, including the principals of the other two divisions.

A proven educator with significant classroom experience, the Lower School Principal must be deeply committed to the education of young children, while also possessing excellent leadership, management, communication, delegation, and interpersonal skills.  The Principal must be a skilled listener with the ability to hear and appreciate different perspectives, while affirming and advancing the school’s philosophy and values. In addition, the Principal must be strongly committed to individual growth and creativity among a diverse group of students, families, faculty and staff.  

The Lower School Principal is responsible for inspiring the community; balancing Milton’s tradition of rigorous progressive education with the needs of the future; and ensuring that the Lower School’s policies, procedures, programs, and culture promote Milton’s mission. The Principal builds on the strength of Milton’s history in developing insightful, independent thinkers, ready to tackle the challenges facing society. Knowledge of elementary curricula is critical. The Principal will be attuned to the complexities and rewards of a K-12 community, balancing advocacy for the needs of the Lower School with the needs of Milton as a whole K-12 school.  

This is a unique opportunity to lead an extraordinary program. The successful candidate will have a vision for what makes an excellent K-5 program, the interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with faculty, staff, parents, and fellow administrators in service of that vision, and the strategic leadership skills to bring that vision to life. 

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000  based on experience.