Director of Equity, Inclusion, & Community

St. Luke’s School, a coeducational independent school serving grades 5–12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a dynamic, perceptive, and relational leader to serve as its next Director of Equity, Inclusion, & Community. For nearly a century, St. Luke’s has been shaped by an intellectually curious, high-energy culture; close faculty-student relationships; and a shared commitment to knowing each student well. The school draws students from a wide range of communities across Fairfield County and beyond, bringing together a socioeconomically, culturally, and politically diverse population that is ambitious, personable, and deeply invested in learning and community life. This culture has been intentionally cultivated over time through the school’s long-standing Vision for Inclusive Excellence, which affirms that academic excellence and community belonging are inseparable and essential to preparing students to learn and lead in a diverse world.

Reporting to the Head of School, Dr. Mary Halpin Carter, the Director of Equity, Inclusion, & Community will serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, and a vital resource to students, faculty, staff, families, and trustees. At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to students, supporting their sense of belonging, well-being, and leadership development across both Middle and Upper School. Charged with advancing and stewarding the Vision for Inclusive Excellence, the Director will work directly with students while also collaborating closely with divisional leadership, academic leadership, and human resources to support student leadership initiatives, guide inclusive practices, and contribute to professional development, family engagement, and institutional efforts that strengthen equity, inclusion, and belonging. This role requires both strategic vision and relational credibility, balancing long-term planning with an active, visible presence in the daily life of the school.

St. Luke’s is a community that encourages participation and thoughtful exchange, and continues to build the structures and competencies needed to engage students and adults across a wide range of identities and perspectives. Students are eager for meaningful opportunities to lead, to explore identity and difference, and to approach complex issues in ways that feel constructive and appropriately guided. Faculty and staff are deeply committed to students and to the school’s mission, and are seeking guidance in how to be effective partners in equity and inclusion work, including developing common language and practice. With students and adults across the community bringing differing levels of familiarity, understanding, and skill to this work, the Director of Equity, Inclusion, & Community plays a central role in strengthening capacity, meeting people where they are, and cultivating confidence across the life of the school.

In this context, St. Luke’s seeks a Director who brings perspective, judgment, and presence to the work, and who understands the rhythms and realities of an independent school community. This leader will be comfortable moving between student-facing work, adult learning, and institutional partnership, and will approach the role with discernment, empathy, and a collaborative mindset. Success in this role depends on the ability to translate shared commitments into clear, workable practice, while caring for the pace and priorities of the school.

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