Head of School — Allen-Stevenson School
School: Allen-Stevenson School — New York, NY, USA
Start date: July 2027
Posted: May 7, 2026
Search consultants: John Allman, Bob Vitalo, Burke Zalosh (Carney Sandoe)
The opportunity. Allen-Stevenson School is seeking its next Head of School, with the appointment beginning in July 2027. The incoming head will serve as the school’s chief executive and educational leader, responsible for the full life of the school: the academic program, faculty recruitment and development, the student experience, enrollment, advancement, finances, and external relations. Working in close partnership with the board of trustees, the next head will set strategy and lead the school into its next chapter. The retained search is led by Carney Sandoe’s head-of-school search practice, with senior consultants John Allman, Bob Vitalo — the practice leader — and Burke Zalosh advising the search committee.
About the school. The Allen-Stevenson School is an independent day school for boys in kindergarten through eighth grade, located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in New York City. As a K-8 school, it concentrates on the formative years of boys’ education, pairing strong academics with character development.
Candidate profile. The search seeks an experienced educational leader with a track record of leading an independent school or a major division, a deep understanding of boys’ education and the K-8 years, and the ability to inspire faculty, partner with families, and represent the school publicly. Strength in enrollment, advancement, and financial stewardship is essential, alongside a collaborative and visible leadership style.
How to apply. Interested candidates should contact the search consultants directly through the official listing. Please do not contact the school directly.