Middle School Director

Louisville, Kentucky, Kentucky Country Day School (KCD) is seeking a Middle School Director to oversee all activities involving more than 250 students and approximately 30 faculty in grades 5-8. The Middle School Director reports to the Head of School and serves as an integral member of the Head of School’s senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will have previous middle school leadership experience, middle school classroom teaching experience, and a minimum of a master’s degree. The candidate will have a strong background in best practices in teaching and learning that foster the development of students’ social, emotional, and academic skills, as well as experience working with multiple school constituencies in a diverse community. The candidate will have the ability to balance the big picture of school life with the day-to-day details of managing the Middle School and the individual needs of our community members. The candidate will be a good listener who fosters collegiality among the middle school faculty. The personal qualities of approachability, flexibility, good humor, and patience are also desirable for this position. Responsibilities begin July 1, 2027. Included here is the full position statement . A cover letter, résumé, statement of educational leadership philosophy, and the names of three professional references are required. Please submit these candidate materials to personnel@kcd.org . The preferred application deadline is Monday, November 30, 2026.