Executive Director of The STEAD School
STEAD School, The
Executive Director of the STEAD School Position Overview
Are you ready to lead an evolution in high school education? The STEAD School is on the hunt for a bold, student-centered, and visionary Executive Director who’s as passionate about reimagining learning as we are.
At STEAD, we don’t do “traditional.” As a Science, Technology, Environmental, Agricultural, and Systems Design high school, we’re all about empowering students to tackle the world’s biggest challenges-think food security, renewable energy, and global health. We need a leader who gets it: education is about more than textbooks; it’s about equipping the next generation of thinkers, doers, and changemakers.
This role is for someone who thrives on building connections, inspiring diverse learners and educators, and steering a one-of-a-kind school into the future. If you’re ready to dream big, innovate boldly, and make a real impact, we want you at STEAD.
About The STEAD School
The STEAD School is a trailblazing 9th-12th grade charter school located in Commerce City, CO, just northeast of Denver. For four years, STEAD has been redefining education with its unique focus on Science, Technology, Environment, Agriculture, and systems Design. Rated as a Performance (green) school and proudly Cognia STEM Certified, STEAD combines rigorous academics with hands-on, real-world learning. One of its standout programs is the student-powered lunch initiative, where fresh ingredients grown on the STEAD farm are transformed into delicious meals, showcasing the school’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Set on a dynamic, multi-building campus currently in its final phase of development, STEAD offers state-of-the-art facilities that reflect its mission. Once complete, the campus will include three academic buildings, greenhouses, a working farm, sports fields, stables, an orchard, and the Cultivate Center-a shared learning space designed to inspire collaboration and creativity. At STEAD, students don’t just learn-they explore, design, and lead their way into a future filled with possibility. Learn more about STEAD’s innovative approach to education at www.thesteadschool.org.
Philosophy and Vision Alignment
Our Why:
At STEAD, we’re here to shake up the status quo.
We believe education should prepare young people to tackle the world’s most complex challenges-whether it’s food security, clean energy, or global health.
We see limitless potential in our students to dream up and build realities the world hasn’t even imagined yet.
And we know Colorado is the perfect place to lead this movement, connecting rural, urban, and suburban communities with our trailblazing NextGen Agricultural Secondary School model.
Our How:
Here’s how we bring this vision to life:
By ditching lectures for hands-on, project-based learning that’s all about collaboration, creativity, and real-world impact.
By empowering students to take the wheel, and designing their own college and career pathways fueled by their passions.
By opening doors to incredible opportunities across industries like food, health, energy, and environmental science.
Our What:
This is what sets us apart:
We’re not just a school-we’re explorers, collaborators, and stewards of the planet.
We’re a launchpad for Colorado’s future leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators.
We make sure every graduate walks out the door with a killer portfolio, real-world experience, college credit, and a plan for what’s next.
As Executive Director, you’ll bring this vision to life, creating a dynamic, inclusive space where students thrive as lifelong learners, fearless thinkers, creative makers, and change-driving activists. Let’s make education extraordinary together!