Science & Arts Academy (SAA), a K-8 independent school serving 250 students in a northwest suburb of Chicago, IL, seeks a new Head of School for July 1, 2024.  SAA is a non-denominational, co-educational day school that is highly regarded throughout the Chicago area for its challenging and inspiring curriculum, small classroom setting, and expertise in supporting the population of academically and creatively gifted children that it serves.

Students come to Science & Arts Academy from all corners of the Chicagoland area, with a shared interest and passion for learning. Students, parents, and faculty alike consider elements of SAA to be magical, and it is well worth your time to learn more about this exceptional leadership opportunity. 

In late fall of 2022, SAA’s highly regarded and long-standing Head of School, announced his plans to leave at the conclusion of the 2022-23 academic year.  Edward Hollinger, an experienced transitional leader, has been appointed interim head of school for 2023-24. The next permanent Head of School at SAA will continue the journey of a school where learning is both joyous and purposeful.  Candidates will be expected to demonstrate that they possess the expertise, empathy, and energy to ensure that SAA remains a special place for many years to come. 

A copy of Science & Arts Academy’s position statement is available here.  If you are interested in an initial confidential conversation, or if there is someone you would like to recommend for this position, please contact search consultants Cathy Hunter cshunter33@gmail.com and Jerry Katz jkatz@rg175.com.  Confidential application materials can be submitted to the RG175 website. The application deadline is April 28, 2023.

About Science & Arts Academy

Science & Arts Academy (SAA) is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational, not-for-profit day school for students from preschool through middle school. Science & Arts Academy educates gifted children in an academically differentiated and enriched environment while recognizing the unique development of each child. Our supportive community encourages students to embrace their potential and cultivates their academic abilities, creative talents, and emotional growth. SAA seeks to hire highly qualified teachers who will contribute to a school environment that challenges academically and creatively talented students, honors excellence in teaching and learning, and respects differences in individuals. SAA takes the child where he or she is and provides academic challenges appropriate to the student’s ability, aptitude, and intelligence while recognizing and supporting the unique social/emotional needs of gifted children.

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