The Paideia School

Employment Type:  Full Time, 12 Months, Benefits Eligible Start Date:  7/1/27 Paideia is a pre-K-12 independent school of over 1,000 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta.  Paideia was started in 1971 by a small group of parents and educators who wanted a school that educated children with respect for their individuality. The school was founded on the idea that children have unique interests and abilities, and that they grow and develop at their own pace. The ancient Greek word Paideia conveys the concept of a child’s total education: intellectual, artistic, and social. After many years and considerable growth in size and programs, Paideia remains true to the ideas that inspired it and brought it into existence. Today, Paideia is the leading progressive school in the southeast.   For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, our focus on both social and emotional learning with rigorous academic offerings and...

Employment Type: Full Time (40 hrs/wk), In-Person, Benefits Eligible Months Per Year: 12 Expected Hours: M–F, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with evening and weekend events as required Start Date: September 1, 2026 or earlier if available Position Summary: The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the strategy, execution, and growth of The Paideia School's annual giving program, the Paideia Fund. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this position develops and implements plans that help achieve the Paideia Fund's annual fundraising and participation goals through philanthropic support from current parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. This role leads all dimensions of Paideia’s annual giving efforts, including solicitation strategy, donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, and donor communications for the Paideia Fund. In partnership with other members of the Advancement team, Head of School, trustees,...