Head of School

Penn Christian Academy of Butler; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Christian Academy of Butler seeks a Head of School to provide the spiritual and administrative leadership for our Preschool through Grade 8 program. You will set vision, ensure Christ-centered, academically rigorous instruction, and steward resources while partnering with families, staff, and the PCA School Board.

Applicants should bring a mature Christian faith, a Master's degree in a relevant field, and 5+ years in Christian school leadership with ACSI certification or eligibility and

Qualifications

• Must be a mature, born-again Christian aligned with PCA's faith,
• Master's degree in Education or Educational Leadership or related field is required
• Minimum 5+ years in Christian school administration or equivalent leadership
• Must hold or be eligible for ACSI Administrator Certificate with CP0E completion within 3 years

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and educational leadership to Preschool–Grade 8, ensuring Christ-centered, academically excellent programs
• Lead with relational warmth, oversight of curriculum, staff development, and community engagement
• Champion PCA's mission and Biblical worldview in all programs and operations

Skills

Team-building

Delegation

Communication

Financial management

Crisis management

Technology use

Strategic planning

Donor relations

School management

Education

Master's degree

ACSI Administrator Certificate

ACSI CPoE

Christian/private school experience

Job description

COMPANY SUMMARY

Penn Christian Academy of Butler (PCA) is a leading provider of quality Christian education for families in the North Pittsburgh and Butler County area. The school’s vision is to develop young leaders and scholars who think and act from a Christian worldview. PCA offers a strong academic program designed to help students discover and engage their God-given potential. Students are encouraged to learn and apply Biblical values and truths that prepare them to become the leaders of tomorrow. The school community is committed to excellence in both academic and spiritual formation.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head of School is the chief executive officer responsible for the comprehensive leadership, vision, and operational management of Penn Christian Academy's Preschool through Grade 8 program. Operating as the spiritual and educational leader, the Head ensures all programs are Christ-centered, academically excellent, and aligned with the school's mission, Statement of Faith, and biblical worldview — championing PCA's vision that every student KNOW who God is, LEARN through the lens of Scripture, SERVE as Christ served, and LEAD others to Christ.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

• Demonstrates spiritual maturity, personal discipleship, humility, wisdom, discernment, and ongoing growth in Christ
• Leads with relational warmth, emotional intelligence, approachability, active listening, and a consistent, visible presence among students, families, faculty, staff, and the broader school community
• Models professionalism, cultural sensitivity, flexibility, servant leadership, and grace-filled discipline
• Protects a sustainable, healthy pace for self and staff, recognizing that leader and teacher well-being directly shapes school culture and student outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Spiritual: A mature, born-again Christian who wholeheartedly agrees with the school's Statement of Faith and ACSI's Christian educational philosophy
• Education: Minimum of a Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related administrative field
• Experience: 5+ years of successful experience in Christian school administration or comparable educational leadership
• Certification: Must hold or be eligible to obtain an ACSI Administrator Certificate, including completion of ACSI's Christian Philosophy of Education (CPoE) requirement within the first three years of employment and ongoing annual Bible CEUs
• Skills: Strong team-building, delegation, communication, financial management, crisis management, technology use, strategic planning, donor relations, and school management skills
• Background: Demonstrated Christian or private school experience preferred, with educational or business leadership experience and fiscal responsibility

THE SEARCH AND SELECTION PROCESS

The search is led by the PCA School Board Search Committee, which may also include staff and parents. Final selection is made by the PCA School Board. The process will be professional and consistent, affording all candidates the same considerations, with reasonable efforts made to protect confidentiality.