Head of School - Classical Christian Education

Christ Academy; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Academy seeks a Head of School to provide overarching leadership for faculty, families, facilities, finances, pedagogy, and culture. The role reports to the Board of Directors and guides a growing K–12 program in Salem, Oregon, aligned with a classical Christian educational ethos.

We are looking for a visionary, warm, and intellectually curious leader who can unite educational credibility with enrollment growth while maintaining financial discipline and a vibrant school culture.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.
• Experience leading in K-12 or classical Christian settings is expected.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Envisioning the missional needs of Christ Academy.
• Empowering others to meet those needs via their roles.
• Executing tasks with godly excellence and organizational discipline.
• Evaluating adjustments to established and developing processes.
• Communicating effectively in writing, speaking, and in public.
• Upholding the ethos of classical, Christian pedagogy.

Skills

Leadership

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Christ Academy seeks a Head of School to provide overarching leadership for faculty, families, facilities, finances, pedagogy, and culture. The role reports to the Board of Directors and guides a growing K–12 program in Salem, Oregon, aligned with a classical Christian educational ethos.

We are looking for a visionary, warm, and intellectually curious leader who can unite educational credibility with enrollment growth while maintaining financial discipline and a vibrant school culture.