Job Description

Job Location: Potomac, MD 20854
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category: AdministrationBullis School seeks a dynamic, visionary Director of Entrepreneurship to lead and advance its K–12 Entrepreneurship Program, beginning July 1, 2026. This 12-month, full-time position serves as the program's strategic and instructional leader, reporting to the Associate Head of School. The Director also chairs the Upper School Entrepreneurship Department and teaches up to three courses annually, and supports co-curricular initiatives such as Business Club, DECA, and related student-led ventures. This role is ideal for an educator and innovator who is passionate about experiential learning and committed to expanding opportunities for students to engage in authentic, purpose-driven work.
At Bullis, learning extends beyond the classroom through Signature Programs that emphasize real-world application, interdisciplinary thinking, and student agency. Entrepreneurship stands at the forefront of this work, offering students opportunities to engage with mentors, tackle authentic challenges, and bring original ideas to life.
From early exposure to entrepreneurial thinking to advanced capstone experiences—such as the 12th-grade Entrepreneurship Capstone and Shark Tank—students develop creativity, resilience, and the confidence to take initiative. The Director of Entrepreneurship will shape this vision, ensuring a program that is bold, connected, and deeply relevant to the world students are preparing to enter.
Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.  We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.
If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!Duties &

QualificationsEssential Functions
Curriculum and Instruction
- Collaborates with key instructional staff to develop and coordinate entrepreneurship skill and content integration into curriculum and work towards K-12 horizontal/vertical curriculum alignment and connection across divisions
- Researches and analyzes current best practices in entrepreneurship education; facilitates their integration into the Bullis Entrepreneurship program; makes student applications of K-12 Entrepreneurship skills visible to the community
- Reviews and advises course offerings to ensure that current topics in entrepreneurship are addressed and they teach, reinforce, and apply entrepreneurship skills
- Participates as a member of the Signature Program team to collaborate on joint projects and to continue overall development of the Signature Programs
- Supports divisions and staff in the implementation of common pedagogy for all entrepreneurship activities
- Directs and facilitates the integration of entrepreneurship with the other disciplines
- Assembles, develops and oversees a team of entrepreneurship mentors to support the 12th grade entrepreneurship capstone students
- Facilitates K-12 experiential programs and activities and performs related duties as a member of the 12th grade Capstone Team
- Teaches up to 3 classes across the divisions per academic year including the 12th grade Entrepreneurship Capstone
Administration of the Entrepreneurship Program
- Manages budgets and resources related to the K-12 Entrepreneurship program to ensure effective implementation of all components of the program
- Plans, manages and oversees the 12th grade Shark Tank as part of the Signature Symposium Day
Student Advising and Experience
- Monitors the growth of the K-12 Entrepreneurship Program to foster diverse and inclusive practices in entrepreneurship activities
- Advises and monitors upper school students with course and activity selection related to Entrepreneurship Signature Program pathway, internship opportunities and other enrichment activities
- Facilitates entrepreneurship activities and clubs and oversees their management
Partnership with Families and Community
- Communicates to staff, parents, students, alumni and community members a systemic approach that models’ teamwork, encourages collegiality, and supports collaboration
- Explores and develops partnerships with outside agencies, universities, organizations, parents and other partners to establish a resource base that promotes entrepreneurship initiatives
- Makes connections with other independent schools and resources to assist teachers in providing instruction to support students
- Promotes and represents the Bullis entrepreneurship program at conferences, workshops and other professional development opportunities.
Professional Development, Grants and Institutional Research
- Facilitates professional development opportunities based on best practices and relevant themes for all entrepreneurship and other content area teachers
- Solicits outside funding sources, including writing and submitting appropriate entrepreneurship-related grant opportunities
- Collaborates with instructional staff to participate in research and/or school renewal activities
Entrepreneurship Department Chair
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the department
- Directly oversees teachers and classroom practices
- - Monitors, with school administrators, quality of instruction in departmental courses
- - Coaches departmental teachers to use best practices and improve the quality of classroom instruction
- - Observe and evaluate departmental teachers formally and on a continual basis
- - Recommend and coordinate professional development opportunities for department members
- Chairs department meetings
- Oversees department comment writing and proofreading for interims, progress reports, and report cards
- Collaborates with Assistant Head of Upper School for academics each spring and throughout the summer to ensure accurate sectioning and teacher assignments
- Works with school administrators to assign courses and classrooms
- Teams with Head of Upper School and Dean of Faculty to review resumes and interview candidates for faculty positions
- Teams with Head of Upper School and human resources in arranging coverage for short-notice teacher absences
- Reviews grades and comments at each marking period, ensuring departmental consistency
- Oversees student placement
- Assists in problem-solving when conflicts among teachers and parents/students arise
Other Duties
- Additional duties as assigned by the Associate Head of School for Teaching & Learning
- Participates on committees and special projects and performs additional duties as assigned by the Head of School
Qualities
- An appreciation and respect for students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike
- Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
- Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
- Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention
- Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work independently, assume responsibility, and take initiative in carrying out assignments
Education and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, International Affairs, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience teaching business, finance, or entrepreneurship
- Demonstrated leadership, flexibility and creativity in program development
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, International Affairs, Accounting, or related field
- Teaching certificates
- Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment
Compensation and benefits are competitive, with an anticipated salary range of $90,000 to $115,000.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-provided basic life insurance
- Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution, up to 7% of annual compensation
- Paid leave