Director of Communications at Paideia School | Atlanta, GA

Director of Communications

Atlanta, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own the overall communications function for a progressive K-12 school, driving a coherent voice, storytelling, and crisis readiness across channels, while guiding leadership, budget, and a small team to translate deep programmatic work into compelling narratives.

Integrated Communications: Build and maintain a culture-forward strategy that aligns with Paideia’s audiences and channels.
Audience-Centric Storytelling: Turn program depth into authentic stories for families, alumni, donors, and media.

Job Description

Develop and steward an integrated communications strategy that reflects and reinforces Paideia’s culture, voice, and values across all channels
Set the tone for all school communications — serving as writer, editor, and standard-bearer for how Paideia speaks to its community and the wider world
Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of School on communications and crisis management
Manage the communications budget
Compile, write, and edit Paideia’s weekly electronic newsletter and print magazine; provide direction and support to volunteer contributors
Understand the many audiences within and beyond the Paideia community — current families, alumni, prospective families, donors, media — and shape communications accordingly
Work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to understand the depth of Paideia’s programs and translate that depth into compelling stories
Build authentic relationships with parents and students that strengthen communication and foster community
Oversee the school’s internal and external website, including content development, updates, and ongoing improvements
Oversee Paideia’s social media presence and ensure the school’s digital voice is consistent and authentic

Paideia School

Paideia is an independent pre K-12 school located in Druid Hills. The school has become known for the individual attention it provides its students, for strong academics, for strong athletics and arts programs, and for a vibrant community spirit.The strong sense of community is what brings so many people to Paideia--teachers and families. Teachers genuinely care about their students, their families, and each other. Because teachers are valued and supported, they are able to do their very best work. Teachers are given respect and autonomy in the classroom allowing them to craft courses that are meaningful to teachers and students alike. It is a community that thrives on learning and encourages its teachers and students to value education as a lifelong pursuit.

Founded in 1971

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

281 employees (9 in marketing)

www.paideiaschool.org