Head of School - Veritas Christian Academy

Job Description

Head of School - Veritas Christian Academy

Veritas Academy Head of School Job Opening

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

Veritas Academy is committed to the mission yet flexible in methods to encourage and assist families to fulfill the God-given responsibility to raise the 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 needed to serve in ministry, and enjoy hobbies and activities.

The Veritas Academy is 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.

Head of School Position Description

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

Other 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

Empowers 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

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 the 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 the school and facilitates and coordinates with others

Interested Candidates should submit the following:1. Resume

2. Cover Letter - In your cover letter please include short answers to these questions:

How did the applicant hear about this job?

Why is the applicant wanted to apply for this position?

Describe Christian faith and current relationship with God?

After reading the mission and statement of faith, does the applicant need any clarification and see any areas where the applicant might be unable to affirm or teach?

What books or articles has the applicant read recently that have influenced one's view of what is

an ideal Classical Christian school?

Please elaborate on any often discussed Classical Christian school concepts where the applicant

strongly agree or disagree?

Why does the applicant think this position might be a good fit?

3. Also in your cover letter include three references.