Headmaster

Position Description

Seeking a Head of School for Geneva Classical Christian Academy, a new start-up in Bellefontaine, OH that began classes in 2021 as a collaborative model school. We are expanding to a full 5-day-per-week school and are looking for a Headmaster who can lead the school in this initial phase and beyond.

The headmaster would report directly to and work closely with the Board of Directors to establish and maintain a distinctly classical and Christ-centered vision for the school.

 

Responsibilities:
●        Work closely with the Board of directors to develop and implement short-term and long-term goals and strategies for the school.

●        Supervise day-to-day operations of the school

●        Recruit, manage, direct, and develop a team of school staff to perform their roles with joy and excellence

●        Oversee professional development for self, faculty, and staff

●        Manage all disciplinary matters involving students or faculty

●        Serve as the spiritual leader of the school, be a model of godly character and conduct to students, parents, faculty, and staff.

●        Work with the board and teachers to evaluate, choose, and implement curriculum.

●        Foster and facilitate a distinctly Christian and classical school culture

●        Teach classes as necessary.

●        Develop and implement a strategy for engagement in community and media relations, and build awareness for the school and its mission with local churches, businesses and Christian organizations.

●        Facilitate the annual budget development and financial reporting requirements with the Board of Directors.

●        Manage the admissions placement of new students.

●        Manage the collection of tuition

●        Manage vendor relationships (insurance, curriculum, accreditations, general supplies).

Qualifications and Characteristics

The headmaster of Geneva Classical Christian Academy is someone who:
●         Is a committed Christian with a deep love for God and a deep love for their neighbors.

●        Has a love for children as demonstrated with their gift of teaching and ability to motivate students to learn.

●        Models a humble, Christ-like, disciplined lifestyle, and thinks and lives under the authority of the Bible.

●        Is a member in good standing of a Bible believing Church.

●        Communicates and defends their faith in an intellectually coherent way.

●        Has a commitment to the classical model of Christian Education.

●        Can articulate a Classical Christian educational philosophy to faculty, staff, parents, students, and the community.

●        Is Dedicated to shaping students’ affections toward that which is true, good, and beautiful.

●        Has effective people skills, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

●        Demonstrates an insatiable love for learning on a wide range of topics.

●        Possesses classroom experience.

●        Demonstrates competence and experience with current technology.

●        Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.

●        Can lead with vision and foresight

●        Is a self-starter who leads well without a high-level of daily direction.

●        Strong administrative and organization skills.