Head of School Search

Build upon the academic infrastructure already in place—learning maps, achievement trackers, academic concentrations, and DP success tools—while continuing to evolve the school’s programs with rigor and ambition. Champion the full IB continuum with a commitment to continuous improvement. Treat the Elementary School as the school’s most important enrollment pipeline and retention engine by investing in its leadership, curriculum development, and culture. Develop the Middle School as a preparatory foundation for the Diploma Programme. Champion the High School as a premier college preparatory track with elite university placement unmatched by any school in the Boise region. Ensure our academic identity is visible and celebrated at every level of the school.

Serve as Riverstone’s most compelling and consistent brand ambassador—articulating the school’s mission, outcomes, and distinctive value proposition with clarity and confidence to families, donors, employers, and the broader Boise community. Lead a focused, strategic enrollment effort toward a sustainable student body over 400. Engage with the transplant community arriving with rapidly growing regional employers. Enthusiastically celebrate and share the elite level of university placements and merit scholarships our students achieve. Build our institutional reputation and community presence to make Riverstone the only school considered by Idaho families who value elite education.

Champion Riverstone’s Outdoor Education program and the Otter Exchange not merely as programs but as expressions of the school’s core philosophy—and expand their scope, reach, and prominence across grade levels and in the school’s public identity. Outdoor and experiential learning are among Riverstone’s most distinctive and beloved assets and one of its most powerful enrollment differentiators; the next Head of School must champion them accordingly.

Build upon the school’s growing philanthropic momentum by personally cultivating and stewarding major gift donors, growing the endowment, pursuing corporate and foundation partnerships, and planning the long-term capital investment needed to evolve the school’s physical campus. A culture of giving is taking hold at Riverstone. Fundraising is thus a core leadership responsibility here, and the incoming Head must bring genuine enthusiasm and skill to every aspect of it.

Recruit, retain, and advocate for high-quality faculty – prioritizing competitive compensation and meaningful professional development. Build a positive school culture in which our teachers become our best sales force. Unify the community across all three divisions, eliminate silos, and foster shared pride in being part of Riverstone. Invest actively in the Parent Association as a strategic partner in the school’s growth. Ensure new families and staff are welcomed warmly and integrated fully from day one. Be visibly present and personally accessible to students, families, and staff.

Develop a strong, transparent, and collaborative working relationship with the Board of Trustees, providing timely and accurate reporting and serving as a trusted partner in the stewardship of Riverstone’s long-term mission. Support deeper Board engagement with the school community— building the kind of partnership that can sustain the school’s growth for decades to come.