Founding Assistant Head of School — Lead Learning & Culture

Great Hearts Lake Charles; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Lake Charles seeks a Founding Assistant Head of School to partner with the Founding Head of School in driving academic excellence and a unified faculty culture at the new academy.

This 12-month role focuses on enrollment growth, curriculum alignment with the Great Hearts liberal arts model, teacher development, and building strong partnerships with families and the community. Leadership teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree at minimum.
• 2+ years of teaching experience or equivalent field experience.
• Experience with liberal arts instruction or Great Books curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote enrollment and community support through events and tours.
• Assist in curriculum selection aligned with Great Hearts policies.
• Support hiring of mission-fit faculty and staff.
• Plan for assessing students and closing academic gaps.
• Coordinate teacher training, in-service days, and staff meetings.
• Serve as liaison for families, students, and staff on escalated matters.
• Observe, coach, and evaluate teachers as directed by the Head of School.
• Contribute to long-range planning and school scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional coaching

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Policy compliance

Multi-system navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Great Hearts Lake Charles seeks a Founding Assistant Head of School to partner with the Founding Head of School in driving academic excellence and a unified faculty culture at the new academy.

This 12-month role focuses on enrollment growth, curriculum alignment with the Great Hearts liberal arts model, teacher development, and building strong partnerships with families and the community. Leadership teamwork is essential.