Employment

Working at Pike

Why Pike? 
A Pike education ignites a lifelong journey of discovery. We ground our work in building connections, inspiring curiosity, and cultivating the learning and growth of each of our students. A Pike education liberates human potential and possibility to transform ourselves and our world and is rooted in our motto, Non Sibi Solum. We value: 

• Authenticity: We embrace the identities of every person.
• Intellectual Ambition: We foster curiosity, inquiry, engagement, and initiative in learning.
• Social Good: We care for ourselves, for one another, and for our community.

At Pike, we believe we are on the cusp of a brighter future, a world more worthy of our children.  If you’re passionate, motivated, and can’t help but dream about what’s possible for all children – we invite you to take a closer look at Pike. Working at Pike means immersing yourself in a student-centered culture and a compassionate, diverse community. Opportunities for strategic thinking, innovation, and learning are plentiful. If you are also looking ahead - inquisitive, hopeful, and eager, would you like to help create the future with us? 

The Pike School, an independent elementary school in Andover, MA, serves approximately 435 students, of all genders, in grades Pre-Kindergarten through nine. Learn more about our commitment to possibility.

Upper School Dean Of Student Life

The Pike School, a diverse Pre-K-9 community of 404 students on 35 acres in Andover (about 20 miles north of Boston), seeks a dedicated and energetic Upper School Dean of Student Life (grades 5-9) to begin mid July 2026 or sooner. This individual collaborates with and reports to the Head of Upper School and primarily oversees student life and programming, ensuring a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment that fosters student growth and community engagement. The Upper School Dean of Student Life plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience, promoting a culture of respect, responsibility, and resilience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic educational community.

This search process is open to candidates interested in starting in the role in either mid July 2026 or sooner. Candidates should indicate their preference and availability to start in their letter of interest as part of their application materials. All candidates, regardless of start-date preference, will be considered equally in this process.

This is a retained search with Educational Directions. Please view the position profile here. 
Please direct lll inquiries, applications, and nominations in confidence to Nicole McDermott (she/her) at nicole.mcdermott@edudx.com. 

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It is the policy of The Pike School to maintain a school environment that is free from discrimination and to conduct its educational practices, admissions program, financial aid policies, hiring and other school administrative programs on the basis of an individual's qualifications and abilities. The Pike School does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability or any other classification protected by law.