Assistant Headmaster

Great Hearts Online; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Fort Worth seeks an Assistant Headmaster - Upper School to manage academic and disciplinary matters, coordinate with families, and support the Headmaster in leading a liberal arts program.

The role emphasizes upholding the Great Books core curriculum, partnering with faculty, and planning events, recruitment, and professional development as part of school leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience as liberal arts instructor and knowledge of Great Books core curriculum.
• Ability to coordinate with families, students, faculty and staff.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for families, students, faculty and staff on academic matters.
• Coordinate with Great Hearts Lead Office on instructional matters as needed.
• Supervise staff duties and observe teachers; evaluate performance.
• Plan and coordinate school events; manage schedules and calendars.
• Assist in recruiting and interviewing staff when needed.
• Ensure safety and orderly environment per policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development with other Heads of School.
• Travel locally for training as needed.

Skills

Liberal arts instruction

Great Books curriculum

Educational leadership

Family and community liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Headmaster - Upper School

Location: Great Hearts Lakeside Upper School (7635 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76132)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Great Hearts Academies

We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge(LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX). Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

Position Summary

The Assistant Headmaster manages academic, instructional, and disciplinary matters at the school, as requested by the Headmaster, and acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty, and staff regarding student academic performance. He or she is an experienced liberal arts instructor and leader with an extensive knowledge of providing a Great Books core curriculum to children and/or teenagers. He/she reports directly to the headmaster, and coordinates with relevant Great Hearts Lead Office staff regarding academic and instructional matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty and staff regarding students.
• Coordinates with relevant Great Hearts Lead Office Staff regarding academic and instructional matters as needed.
• Work with (generally) individual student or parent issues that get elevated and require executive attention at the school.
• Applies the standard policies and administrative regulations of a Great Hearts Academy and those established by the local Board of Directors and Headmaster, in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee staff duty assignments.
• Participate in the long and short range planning for the school.
• Oversee school's Crisis Management Plans and practices.
• With Headmaster, assists in recruiting, interviewing, and recommending to the Great Hearts and the local board faculty and staff for employment.
• Observe and evaluate teachers as assigned by the Headmaster.
• Plan and run, or oversee/support, key school events and make decisions necessary to support them. (i.e. new faculty orientation, first week of school, picnic, field trips, graduation, summer school, etc.).
• Develop and coordinate key schedules and processes.
• Participate in periodic Great Hearts professional development activities with other Heads of School and the faculty of other academies at the discretion of the Headmaster.
• Works with Headmaster to schedule, attend, and lead faculty meetings and Open House and other community meetings.
• Works with the Headmaster to lead the local Community Investment and annual Tax Credit Drive programs.
• Participates with the Headmaster in an annual evaluation of his/her performance and accomplishments.
• May need to teach or substitute when necessary.
• Manage and maintain the schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for the HM or lead staff, as requested.
• Works with Headmaster to provide for the safe and orderly environment of the school by establishing and maintaining standards of conduct.
• Reads, knows, and supports the philosophy, policies, procedures and other pertinent data of the school as published in the Faculty Handbook and most current Family Handbook.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including the Academy Crisis Plan, for ensuring the safety and security of students on campus.

Required/Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree at minimum.

Required/Preferred Experience

Experience as a liberal arts instructor and knowledge of providing a Great Books core curriculum.

Physical Functions

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

US Work Authorization is required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education.

We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.

Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally.

At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence.

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community.

Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators.

At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.