Academic Dean

Position Description

The Covenant School is Jesus centered, family focused, relationally united, and classically
minded. As a University-Model® school, our Grammar students (K-5th grade) meet on campus
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and our Dialectic and Rhetoric students (6th-12th grade) meet on
campus on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The mission of our school is to partner with
parents in the education and spiritual formation of their children by providing a classical
education taught from a Biblical worldview.

Academic Dean (K-12th)
The purpose of the Academic Dean position is to provide academic leadership for the entire
school, K-12, ensuring that curriculum, instruction, and assessment align with the values of TCS
and are focused on the formation of students. The Academic Dean will actively seek to partner
with both teachers and parents (home day teachers) by building strong relationships and
consistently gathering targeted feedback. The Academic Dean reports to the Head of School
and serves on the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications
Required:
● Mature, committed walk with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ; agreement with
the school’s Mission Statement and philosophy.
● A passion for the formation of students and teachers, along with a relational approach to
leadership.
● A humble and prayerful spirit of discernment and the ability to listen well and engage
thoughtfully with challenging issues and situations.
● Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a content-rich discipline or Educational
Leadership.
● Demonstrated leadership ability and experience in administration and management of
organizations/people.

● Thorough understanding of (or willingness to be trained in) classical Christ-centered
education.
● Professional and personal references demonstrating Godly character and spiritual
maturity.
● Agreement to attend a classical education conference within two years of hire and at
least every third year thereafter.
● If applicable, administrator’s children should attend The Covenant School unless
extenuating circumstances are approved by the Head of School.
Preferred:
● Master’s degree or higher.
● Three or more years in a leadership role.
● Classical, Christ-centered teaching experience.
● Familiarity with the history and mission of The Covenant School and
hybrid/collaborative/University-Model education
● A love for Jesus, family, others, and learning.
● A passion for the formation of students and teachers, along with a relational approach to
leadership.
● A humble and prayerful spirit of discernment and the ability to listen well and engage
thoughtfully with challenging issues and situations.
● Previous leadership experience in a:
○ Christ-centered school
○ classical school
○ University-Model School/Hybrid/Collaborative school.

Responsibilities
● Modeling a joy of learning and love for the Lord.
● Leading the Academic Team to align curriculum and pedagogy with the mission, vision,
and values of TCS.
● Overseeing the scope, sequence, and scheduling for K–12.
● Facilitating professional development and teacher evaluation, in partnership with the
Principals.
● Working with the department heads to onboard and train new teachers
● Coaching teachers in matters of classroom management and teaching methods.
● Learning from other Christ-centered and collaborative schools

To apply, visit: https://www.thecovenantschool.org/employment