Founding Head of School – Public Charter School Liberty Classical Schools

Circe Institute; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette Classical Academy seeks a Founding Head of School to lead the launch of a new public charter school opening in August 2027 in Fayetteville, GA. Reporting to Liberty Classical Schools' Chief of Schools, you will build the faculty, systems, culture, and family engagement necessary for a successful opening.

As instructional and operational leader, you will oversee planning, recruit and onboard staff, and ensure readiness and compliance across charter, state, and federal requirements once

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional and operational vision as the Founding Head of School for a new public charter school.
• During the planning year, recruit and hire faculty and staff, establish systems, and engage families for opening.
• Ensure compliance with charter, state, and federal requirements and manage daily campus operations post-launch.

Job description

Founding Head of School / Principal

Fayette Classical Academy | Full-Time | Fayetteville, Georgia

About the School:

The Founding Head of School will lead the successful launch of a new public charter school opening in August 2027 in partnership with Liberty Classical Schools. During the planning year and Year 1, the Founding Head of School will directly report to the Chief of Schools, and will work closely with Liberty’s leadership team to build every aspect of the school—from hiring exceptional faculty and staff to developing systems, establishing school culture, engaging families, and preparing for a successful opening.

This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial educational leader to build a school from the ground up while benefiting from the support, expertise, and proven systems of Liberty Classical Schools.

Liberty Classical Schools develops students in mind and character through a content-rich American classical curriculum that emphasizes virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. As a growing network of public classical K-12 charter schools, Liberty provides comprehensive support in academics, operations, finance, compliance, human resources, advancement, communications, and school leadership. The Head of School will report directly to the Chief of Schools of Liberty Classical Schools.

Position Summary:

The Founding Head of School serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school and is responsible for establishing a culture of academic excellence grounded in the principles of American classical education. During the planning year prior to opening, the Head of School will work alongside Liberty Classical Schools to recruit and hire faculty and staff, establish school systems, engage prospective families, oversee operational readiness, and ensure the school is prepared for a successful launch.

Once the school opens, the Head of School is responsible for the academic performance, culture, discipline, operations, and daily management of the campus while ensuring compliance with all charter, state, and federal requirements.