Assistant Head of School

Position Description

Job Summary: The Assistant Head of School supports the Head of School in the administration, operational management, and leadership of the school, exhibiting behaviors described in Essential Behavioral Competencies. This role focuses on operational efficiency, faculty development, and student success, ensuring the school’s mission and goals are achieved. Embodies the values of our school community, exemplifying a Christ-like character to our school community both within our campus and beyond, that positively influences and reflects our school’s mission and ethos, fostering a culture of mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Partners with the Head of School in providing leadership in the spiritual mission of the school and facilitating an effective Classical Christian learning climate and modeling leadership standards in line with school policies, inclusive of the school Handbook, bylaws, and procedures while ensuring that internal processes meet or exceed those of external regulatory agencies.
• Support the Head of School in processes related to people and culture such as hiring, retention, evaluation, professional development of and assignment of faculty.
• Partner with the Head of School in leading fundraising and development efforts to support the school’s growth and sustainability.
• Support the development and implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Oversee the development, alignment, and implementation of curriculum to maintain rigorous academic standards and Biblical integration, including curriculum guides, scope and sequence documents, and instructional standards.
• Supervises substitute teachers and various parent volunteer groups as needed.
• Designs and implements the master division schedule and assigns teachers and students to classes and other obligations.
• Oversee standardized testing, ensuring smooth administration and data integrity.
• Analyze and use student performance data from standardized testing to drive improvements in curriculum and instruction.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee specialized school programming such as chapel, after-school and student academic enrichment programs (e.g., Cultural Expeditions Travel Education Program, field trips, fine arts), supervising staff as required.
• Participates in long-range planning and the accreditation process.
• Aligns appropriate job-related skills, training, policies, and procedures with NAIS/SCL best practices and facilitates compliance with State and accrediting agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• An active member of a local Christian church.
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in education or school administration preferred. 5 years’ experience as an educator, of which at least 2 years include serving in a leadership capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Facilitate professional development to enhance instructional practices and support teacher growth.
• Ability to relate effectively with trustees, other administrators, teachers, operations staff, parents, and representatives from the business community in written and oral expression.
• A valid Certificate for CPR and Active Shooter and Child Protective Services training.
• Knowledge of software programs including MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, design, enhance, or create new programs, ideas, relationships, systems, or processes.
• Ability to supervise and manage multiple functions and activities.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use essential office equipment.