Director of the Design Center
We invite you to watch our interview with Doug Patterson, Head of School, who talks about his background and what has kept him at St. Mary's for over two decades, the welcoming and kind community and culture at St. Mary's, the unique aspects of this IB school, the new design center and its anticipated impact on the next chapter of the school, and how this new role will help bring an exciting vision to reality.
Please download the opportunity statement, which contains information about St. Mary's School School and the position, as well as required application materials to prepare in advance. All applications must be submitted online. Please review the How to Apply section below for further application instructions.
SUMMARY
St. Mary’s School is an independent day school that serves over 700 students, Pre-K through Grade 8, in Aliso Viejo, CA. As the only independent school in Orange County that offers the international baccalaureate (IB) program from primary school through middle school, St. Mary’s is committed to a globally-minded and innovative curriculum that, in many ways, stands alone within the educational landscape in Orange County. St. Mary’s students are prepared not only for the next steps in their educational journey, but also to become courageous, caring, global citizens and enlightened leaders of tomorrow.
This summer, construction will begin on a 28,000 square foot facility which will include a design center comprising five specialty labs and a gallery space. The director of the design center will lead the transition into this new space, oversee the design center and its resources, and collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to fully integrate the design thinking with St. Mary’s outstanding IB and design-centered curriculum. The director of the design center will report to the director of technology and innovation, and will bring an expertise in design thinking and a relational approach to leadership to the role. St. Mary’s looks forward to welcoming the director of the design center to start July 1, 2024, or later by mutual agreement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Priority Application Deadline: March 29, 2024
Remote Semifinal Round: Week of April 15
On-site Final Round: Week of April 22
Decision Announced: April 30, 2024
Start Date: July 1, 2024 (or later by mutual agreement)
Salary Range: $135,000 to $150,000
Reports To: Director of Technology and Innovation
We invite you to watch our interview with Doug Patterson, Head of School, who talks about his background and what has kept him at St. Mary's for over two decades, the welcoming and kind community and culture at St. Mary's, the unique aspects of this IB school, the new design center and its anticipated impact on the next chapter of the school, and how this new role will help bring an exciting vision to reality.
How to Apply
- If you have not done so already, download the opportunity statement above.
- Prepare your application materials, which are described on the last page of the opportunity statement.
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- Applications submitted by March 29 will receive priority review.