Founding Head of School — Classical Education Leader

Liberty Classical Schools; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette Classical Academy, affiliated with Liberty Classical Schools, seeks a Founding Head of School to lead the public charter opening in Fayetteville, GA in Fall 2027. You will build systems, hire staff, shape school culture, and ensure readiness for a successful launch.

During planning, you will report to Liberty's Chief of Schools and collaborate to establish routines, budgets, and compliance across charter and state requirements, guiding the campus to academic excellence grounded in

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success as a school leader with responsibility for instructional excellence and organizational leadership.
• Deep knowledge of classical education and a commitment to the principles of American classical education.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, supervising, developing, and evaluating faculty and staff.
• Strong instructional coaching skills with demonstrated success improving teacher effectiveness.
• Experience building positive school culture and strong academic outcomes.
• Knowledge of charter school governance, accountability systems, and public education law.
• Experience with special education compliance and student support systems.
• Master's degree required; advanced study in educational leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the founding leader and primary ambassador for the new school.
• Partner with Liberty Classical Schools in all aspects of school planning and launch.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop exceptional faculty and staff.
• Build a positive, mission-driven school culture rooted in virtue, scholarship, and service.
• Develop systems, schedules, operational procedures, and school routines.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment, and family engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with Liberty staff to ensure readiness in finance, operations, compliance, technology, facilities, and student services.
• Participate in leadership development, professional learning, and planning activities within the Liberty network.
• Represent the school with community organizations, civic leaders, charter authorizers, and prospective families.
• Lead instructional practices grounded in American classical education and oversee daily management post-opening.

Skills

Leadership

Educational leadership

Communication

Staff development

Public charter knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field

Job description

Fayette Classical Academy, affiliated with Liberty Classical Schools, seeks a Founding Head of School to lead the public charter opening in Fayetteville, GA in Fall 2027. You will build systems, hire staff, shape school culture, and ensure readiness for a successful launch.

During planning, you will report to Liberty's Chief of Schools and collaborate to establish routines, budgets, and compliance across charter and state requirements, guiding the campus to academic excellence grounded in