Executive Director

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Head of School / President Glen Burnie, MD Posted Feb 4, 2026
Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools (AIMS)

Job Description

The Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools (AIMS) has commenced a search for its next Executive Director, whose term will start July 1, 2027. AIMS supports, advocates for, and protects independent schools and independent education in Maryland and Washington, DC. It seeks to strengthen the sustainability, diversity, and inter-dependence of its member schools through:

  • Accreditation
  • Advocacy 
  • Collaboration and Affiliation -- locally, regionally, nationally
  • Collective marketing and purchasing
  • Imagining and preparing for the future of independent schools
  • Professional Learning and consultation
  • Research and analysis

Opportunity Statement

The Position Profile for this role will be available here in late February.

Application Instructions

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and nominations in confidence to Mike Murphy at mike.murphy@edudx.com and Highley Thompson at highley.thompson@edudx.com.

Job Details

Region Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, VA, WV)
Location
Glen Burnie , MD
Category Head of School / President
Posted
Feb 4, 2026

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