Head of School - Aquinas Academy, Menomonee Falls, WI

Archmil; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Archmil seeks a Visionary Head of School for Aquinas Academy in Menomonee Falls, WI to lead academic excellence, Catholic identity, and community partnerships.

The role oversees curriculum, staffing, budgeting, accreditation, and development while engaging families, parish partners, donors, and the Board in a mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Catholic education leadership preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of school leadership experience.
• Experience with accreditation processes (WRISA) and Archdiocese guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Mission & Catholic Identity: ensure programs and culture reflect Catholic teaching and the school’s mission.
• Academic Leadership: oversee curriculum implementation, teacher evaluation, and academic standards; ensure WRISA compliance.
• Operational & Administrative Leadership: manage daily operations, safety, facilities, and contracts; lead budgeting and audits.
• Board Relations: serve as liaison to the Board; present budgets and support governance processes.
• Enrollment & Community Engagement: lead enrollment strategy and coordinate stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Budgeting leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Strong communication

Education

Master’s degree in Education / Educational Leadership / Nonprofit Management

Job description

Head of School - Aquinas Academy, Menomonee Falls, WI

Head of School

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI

About the School:

This is a beautiful and rare opportunity to lead an established independent school of 30 years, with a waiting list for the last several years. A long-term opportunity to be rooted in a beautiful community.

This school is a classical community rooted in the Catholic Tradition, where students, parents, teachers, and administrators strive to know and live authentic Catholic orthodoxy, to be formed in a love for what is genuinely true, beautiful, and good, to achieve academic excellence, and to discern and embrace their divine vocation to transform society.

Position Summary:

The Head of School serves as the chief executive and spiritual leader of the school, responsible for mission fidelity, academic excellence, operational management, financial stewardship, and community engagement. This role ensures that the school operates in alignment with Catholic teaching, Archdiocese. The role oversees all faculty and staff, leads long term strategy, and maintains strong relationships with parents, parish partners, donors, and the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

• A practicing Catholic committed to the mission of Catholic education.
• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Nonprofit Management, or
  related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of school leadership or equivalent executive experience.
• Demonstrated ability in budgeting, fundraising, and organizational leadership.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and community building skills.
• Experience with accreditation processes (WRISA)
• Ability to lead a mission-driven culture rooted in Catholic identity.
• Ability to meet the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s Child Protection standards

Core Responsibilities:

Mission & Catholic Identity

• Ensure all school programs, policies, and culture reflect Catholic teaching and the
  mission of the school.
• Collaborate with parish partners and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
  Support faith formation for students, faculty, and families.

Academic Leadership

• Oversee curriculum implementation, teacher evaluation processes, and academic
  standards.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements (WRISA, Archdiocese of Milwaukee).
• Monitor student achievement and schoolwide academic goals.

Operational & Administrative Leadership

• Oversee daily school operations, safety, facilities, and maintenance.
• Supervise the Development Director and Bookkeeper.
• Ensure compliance with state Choice program requirements.
• Manage contracts (cleaning, maintenance, summer work, etc.).
• Lead strategic planning and long-term school improvement.
• Lead annual budgeting process and maintain a balanced budget.
• Oversee financial audits and reporting.
• Ensure transparent communication with the Board regarding financial health.
• Monitor enrollment trends and their budgetary impact.
• Provide leadership to the Development Director.
• Set annual fundraising goals and monitor progress.
• Cultivate donor relationships and community partnerships.
• Support major events, annual fund, and capital initiatives.

Board Relations

• Serve as primary liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Prepare reports, present budgets, and support governance processes.
• Coordinate annual and mid-year board meetings.
• Oversee hiring, evaluation, and professional development of all staff.
• Conduct teacher evaluations.
• Manage contract renewals and staffing plans.

Enrollment & Community Engagement

• Lead enrollment strategy and retention efforts.
• Conduct parent meetings and gather parent input.
• Ensure timely completion of enrollment paperwork for Choice.

Responsibility and Oversight for:

• Development & Development Staff
• Business & HR Staff

Building Address (use for deliveries)
3501 S. Lake Dr. |St. Francis, WI 53235