Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

King School

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

King School invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

Evolving from the merger of three founding independent schools, King School strives to be the country’s premier PreK-12 research-driven institution in which students embrace open minds and courageous thinking. At King, diversity, equity and inclusion are core values and foundational to academic and professional excellence. Supported by experienced Head of School Dr. Karen Eshoo, the Board of Trustees, and King’s professional and parent communities, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will join a community committed to providing the best possible experiences for its 700+ students as its top priority. King is located on a 34-acre campus in Stamford, CT, and serves students from more than 30 surrounding towns in Connecticut and New York.

King School seeks a creative leader to serve as its next Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this highly visible role that reports to the Head of School, the Director will lead and guide the community forward, expanding on the school’s already active work towards its core commitment of inclusion. The Director will be responsible for providing dynamic, collaborative leadership across the school in support of King’s mission. The Director will work closely with colleagues, students, parents, trustees, and other school leaders to further enhance a climate of equity and inclusion for all members of the school community and to foster a school environment conducive to the well-being and success of all members.  

King seeks candidates who are confident and broadly knowledgeable leaders with a talent for establishing partnerships with a wide range of constituencies, high emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will have experience taking initiative in a multi-stakeholder environment and a commitment to the success of the individual and “whole” student.

For best consideration, please send all nominations or cover letter and résumé to:

Sherry Coleman, Partner

Nishant Mehta, Partner

Lisa Solinsky, Senior Associate

KingSchoolDEI@storbecksearch.com

For more information, please visit King School’s home page at www.kingschoolct.org

It is King’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. King does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited under federal, state, or local law.