Head of School Veritas Academy

Position Description

Veritas Academy Head of School Job Opening

School

Veritas Academy has provided a classical, Christian education for part-time and full-time students since 1996. Our curriculum is rigorous and stresses literary excellence along with sound reasoning in the Biblical and Western tradition. We provide students with the intellectual challenge that will prepare them to both proclaim and defend the faith.

We are committed to our mission yet flexible in our methods to encourage and assist families to fulfill their God-given responsibility to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Veritas Academy provides a rich, classical, Christian, education in just three classroom days, affording families the time they need to serve in ministry, and enjoy hobbies and activities.

We are associate members of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools. The primary mission of the ACCS is to promote, establish, and equip schools committed to a classical approach to education in light of a Christian worldview grounded in the Word of God.

School and Association resources below:

Position Description

The Head of School should seek God and be used by God to provide educational and administrative leadership to the school. They will set the direction for all educational and administrative activities in collaboration with the other board members and teachers. Their teaching and interpersonal skills will help guide students and teachers to reach their full potential. They should have good time management and delegation skills that empower the whole school community to work together. They should be a Spirit-dependent and Spirit-led leader (Philippians 2:5) capable of coaching and developing others.

Essential responsibilities:

Ensure Veritas Academy provides students an excellent classical, Christian education
Coordinate curriculum and classes that meet family, teacher, and student needs
Build healthy and effective relationships with the parents, teachers and students
Manage school calendar and communicate clearly with teachers, students and families
Focus efforts to hire, train and retain our talented teachers
Conduct school 3 days a week and perform other necessary weekly duties that normally pertain to a school administrator
Identify improvement opportunities and find and guide resources to implement them
Comfortable promoting, educating, and advocating for Veritas Academy
Timely communication and engagement with all interested new families
Propose and adhere to an annual budget
Empower students and volunteers to use creative social media
Partner with board and families as God directs us

Qualifications

Deep appreciation and understanding of a Classical Christian education
Personal commitment and pattern of following Christ
Can work a flexible 3 day school schedule with additional out of school duties
Undergraduate degree and a pattern of educational success
Diligent Bible student in harmony with Veritas Academy Mission and Statement of Faith
Understands and agrees with our core beliefs IITimothy 3:16-17 and Matthew 22:37-40
Experienced and skilled communicator capable of organized teaching and discipleship
Relational leader who is led by the Holy Spirit and can lead with confidence, humility, and a servant’s heart, inspiring others to follow Christ
Understands the responsibilities of our school and facilitates and coordinates with others
Benefits

Annual salary range: $40,000-$50,000 with traditional summer vacation, personal time and additional benefits

Apply

Veritas Academy site http://www.veritasacademy.org/about/careers/ and submit the following:
Resume
References (3)
Cover Letter (Optional)
Send information to Rebecca Christianson [email protected] 614-325-4080