Employment
Tatnall seeks candidates with a global, inter-cultural outlook and recognizes the inherent strength found in a diverse, inclusive community committed to the common values espoused in the Tatnall Mission and Promise.
The Tatnall School offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and provides generous funds for professional development. Tatnall is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
The Position
The Tatnall School seeks a proven leader to serve as our next Head of Upper School beginning July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate is a visionary and strategic leader with experience in curricular and programmatic innovation and demonstrated expertise in leading a collaborative, energetic professional community. The Head of Upper School will foster an academic environment that is appropriately challenging, highly engaging, and joyful. Authentic relationships, a commitment to academics, athletics, and the arts, a personalized learning experience, and student well-being are hallmarks of a Tatnall education.
The Upper School is a community of approximately 200 students and 25 faculty and staff. The Head of Upper School works closely with the other division leaders, serves on the senior leadership team, and reports to the Assistant Head of School.
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The Tatnall School is seeking an Assistant Teacher in our Twos program. A qualified candidate will value an active and collaborative learning environment that centers the student experience. The Assistant Teacher has the responsibility to perform a variety of duties that promote the mission of the school.
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Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Adrienne Meade
Head of Early Childhood
The Tatnall School
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
[email protected]
The Extended Day Assistant plays a vital role in our Extended Day Program, providing after-school and after-camp care to students in Early Childhood (PK2-K), Lower School (1-5), and Middle School (6-8).
An Average Day
At the end of the school day, students are dismissed to Extended Day. The Extended Day team will greet students, distribute snacks, and take attendance. Students participate in gross-motor play, home work time, and structured free play centers. The Extended Day Assistant is creative in planning activities and games and provides supervision during that time to make sure students are playing well together and being safe.
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Interested candidates should electronically submit their CV and cover letter to:
Heather Colantuono
Director of Summer and Extended Programs
The Tatnall School is actively looking for qualified registered nurses to substitute for the school nurse during both planned and unplanned absences. A candidate must meet the following requirements:
Requirements:
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Delaware
- Current BLS Provider CPR Basic Life Support certification
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working with children and youth
- Computer literate: documentation of all student encounters during the school day is maintained in Magnus Health
- Ability to work under pressure in the event of an emergent situation
Please contact Mary Garrett BSN RN NCSN ([email protected]) if you are interested.
Tatnall invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Upper School Girls Soccer. This is a paid, part-time position, reporting to the Director of Athletics. Qualified candidates will possess relevant soccer coaching experience with an emphasis on character-based personal development. We seek to hire someone with a strong character, an in-depth knowledge of the elements of soccer, and an ability to communicate with high school student-athletes effectively. Ideal coaching candidates should have experience coaching at the high school, club, and/or college level. An appreciation for the role of soccer and athletics in the broader mission of the Tatnall School is expected.
The full game schedule can be found on hornets-sports.com. Practices are Monday through Friday from 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm and will also be held on Saturdays as needed.
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Interested candidates should electronically submit the CV and a cover letter to:
Katy Phillips
Director of Athletics
About DAIS
The Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) is a non-profit consortium of schools that
work together to promote independent education and to support and strengthen the administrative
activities of independent member schools by providing professional development, cooperative efforts, and
inter-school collaboration.
Job Summary
The Executive Director provides overall executive leadership and administrative function in alignment
with the Delaware Association of Independent Schools’ (DAIS) mission and vision. The Executive
Director provides direction for creating and implementing strategy toward the organization’s success. In
partnership with constituents, the Executive Director works closely with the DAIS Executive Committee
and Member Schools/School Heads to represent the Association locally, regionally, and nationally.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Advocate for the unique and exceptional value of member schools and promote public awareness, understanding of and respect for independent education.
- Provide thought leadership on significant issues and developments in education and how they impact leading excellent schools.
- Foster collegiality amongst the Member School Heads and Member Schools.
- Responsible for the general management of the business and affairs of the Association.
- Provide support to the Executive Committee and Member School Heads.
- Shall perform all duties and have powers which are commonly incident to the office of the Executive Director.
- Responsible for preparing all necessary material needed for quarterly Heads Meetings and Executive Committee meetings.
- Create and manage a plan, including focus areas and goals, prior to June 30th of each year.
- Communicate monthly with all Member School Heads as a group.
- Meet regularly with member School Heads, individually, and on a collective basis.
- Maintain the corporate by-laws, and other organizational and administrative documents.
- Work with the DAIS lobbyist, The Byrd Group, for continued advocacy for independent education related issues.
- Communicate with the President, Executive Council, and/or Member School Heads on timely/sensitive matters.
- Organize regular Executive Committee meetings, on behalf of the President of the Association.
- Organize and attend affinity group meetings as needed.
- Communicate monthly, at a minimum, with the President of the Association.
- Represent DAIS within the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and other national, local and regional groups.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education, business administration, nonprofit management or public administration required.
- 10+ years of experience working as a senior leader or executive within education or a non-profit organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in public speaking, media relations and advocacy.
- Proven ability to provide strategic leadership and direction.
- Ability to develop and implement plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Understanding of the education landscape, including current trends and challenges.
- Knowledge of policies and regulations affecting schools and educational institutions.
- Skilled in fostering partnerships and collaborations with both internal and external stakeholders.
Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to Kristen Walsh at
[email protected].
