Chief Campus Leader — Classical Christian Education

Coram Deo Academy; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coram Deo Academy in Collin County, TX is seeking a Head of School to lead the campus's spiritual, academic, operational health and culture in partnership with the CDA Services team. The role carries full authority over day-to-day operations and reports to the Board of Trustees.

It requires a mature, Christ-centered faith, a master's degree, and proven leadership in a school setting. Candidates should be skilled at budget management, strategic planning, faculty development, and community

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Advanced degree in classics, humanities, philosophy, theology, or liberal arts is a plus.
• A mature, Christ-centered faith demonstrated by active membership in a church that professes the Nicene Creed.
• Significant leadership experience in a school setting, with a track record of developing people, building culture, and managing operations.
• Experience with or understanding of the collaborative/university-model approach.
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and public.
• Experience managing budgets and organizational finances.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, and deploying staff.

Responsibilities

• Champion classical Christian pedagogy rooted in the seven liberal arts, setting the vision for a deeply classical campus culture.
• Observe classrooms regularly to understand and strengthen the educational environment.
• Oversee the Academic Dean, ensuring that classical Christian pedagogy, faculty training, classroom observation, and educational quality across grammar, logic, and rhetoric schools are advancing under her leadership.
• Report to the Board of Trustees with regular updates on campus health, finances, and strategic progress.
• Own and manage the campus budget in accordance with Board-approved financial policies.
• Implement and enforce the requirements, policies, and procedures designated to the Head of School in the Administrative Policy Handbook, Student Handbook, and the Crisis Management Manual.
• Partner with the Board on long-range strategic planning and goal-setting.
• Lead fundraising efforts alongside the Board and CDA Services.
• Lead campus master planning alongside the Board, ensuring each phase of development reflects the school's mission.
• Oversee day-to-day campus facilities in partnership with CDA Services.
• Lead the campus through accreditation self-studies and site visits.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation standards across curriculum, faculty credentials, and operations.
• Collaborate with CDA Services on accreditation documentation and reporting.
• Maintain a calendar to communicate important school events.
• Represent CDA Collin County in the broader community, building relationships with churches, civic organizations, and peer institutions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Budget management

Church affiliation

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree

Advanced degree in classics/ humanities/ philosophy/ theology/ liberal arts

Job description

Coram Deo Academy in Collin County, TX is seeking a Head of School to lead the campus's spiritual, academic, operational health and culture in partnership with the CDA Services team. The role carries full authority over day-to-day operations and reports to the Board of Trustees.

It requires a mature, Christ-centered faith, a master's degree, and proven leadership in a school setting. Candidates should be skilled at budget management, strategic planning, faculty development, and community