President - The Charter School of Wilmington
President - The Charter School of Wilmington
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President The Charter School of Wilmington
The Charter School of Wilmington (CSW) is seeking an exceptional visionary leader to serve as our next President. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic professional who believes deeply in the transformative power of educationand who is committed to advancing student success driving innovation and expanding choice within Delawares public school system.
About Us
Founded in 1996 CSW is widely recognized as one of the top high schools in Delaware and the nation. In 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranked CSW as the #4 Best High School in the Philadelphia metro area and the #51 Best Charter Schools in the United States. We are also proud to be a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School.
CSW serves 970 students in grades 912 offering a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with a special emphasis on math and science. Our studentteacher ratio is 21:1 and we maintain a 99 college placement rate. With a budget of approximately $11 million CSW is committed to academic excellence student growth and community engagement.
Our mission is to ignite the curiosity and potential of highly motivated students by providing a challenging supportive learning environment that blends academic excellence with realworld applications encourages social responsibility and promotes a global outlook.
Learn more at charterschool.
The Opportunity: President / Head of School
As President of CSW you will lead a nationally respected academic institution into its next chapter of growth and impact. You will guide our strategic vision champion our academic excellence and lead fundraising efforts to secure longterm financial sustainability. Youll be the voice and face of CSWcollaborating with students educators families board members and the broader community to shape a future that continues to inspire and empower.
Key Responsibilities
- Advance CSWs academic vision by aligning with national best practices and fostering a culture of continuous growth and innovation
- Lead strategic fundraising and capital campaign efforts to support the schools longterm goals
- Oversee school operations staff management and budgeting with transparency and accountability
- Cultivate a thriving inclusive school culture that promotes professional growth collaboration and student engagement
- Develop and implement marketing branding and outreach strategies to elevate the schools visibility
- Provide datadriven insights and strategic recommendations to support Board decisionmaking and planning
- Serve as a compelling ambassador for CSW building relationships with key stakeholders donors and the local community
Support the Board with additional responsibilities aligned with the schools evolving needs
Ideal Candidate Profile
Education & Experience:
- Masters degree in education or a related field (EdD or PhD strongly preferred)
- Proven success in school leadership fundraising and team development
- Background in education with strong knowledge of curriculum instruction and student support
- Experience using data to drive decisionmaking and improve academic outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to lead highperforming teams and support staff development
Leadership & Skills:
- A bold studentcentered vision for the future of CSW
- Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills across diverse audiences
- Track record of fundraising success and donor stewardship
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets audits and longterm planning
- Strategic mindset with strong planning and skills
- Passion for public education and commitment to equity and excellence
What It Takes to Thrive in This Role
- A charismatic inspiring presence who naturally builds trust and rapport
- A collaborative inclusive leader who empowers others and builds strong teams
- A goaloriented strategist who sees the big picture but executes with precision
- An innovative thinker who approaches challenges with creativity and openness
- A lifelong learner who listens adapts and models integrity in every decision
A champion for studentspresent engaged and driven by their success
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
