Rhetoric Headmaster

Society for Classical Learning; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Christian Academy in suburban Cleveland invites applications for a Rhetoric Headmaster to lead 9th-12th grade with a Biblical worldview. This role includes spiritual, cultural, academic, and administrative leadership, working closely with the Head of School, Academic Dean, and faculty to strengthen programs and hire staff.

The candidate should model humility, virtue, and wisdom, while engaging parents and leading with a collaborative spirit as part of the WCA leadership team.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be a follower of Jesus Christ and align with our Statement of Faith and lifestyle agreement.
• Bachelor's degree required and Biblical/theological acuity is essential.
• History of service and commitment to a local church is expected.
• Ability to build relationships and multitask without distancing from relationships.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor, encourage, and develop faculty; commitment to knowledge growth.
• A good sense of humor is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to strengthen the rhetoric school (grades 9-12) and collaborate with the logic headmaster on the new logic school.
• Work with Head of School and Academic Dean to strengthen the academic program.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate rhetoric and logic faculty; observe classrooms and give feedback.
• Lead faculty meetings and assist with professional development.
• Partner with parents of logic and rhetoric students.
• Contribute to the WCA leadership team and assist with hiring.
• Foster a Christ-centered culture.

Skills

Faith commitment

Relationship building

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication

Mentorship

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Humor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RHETORIC HEADMASTER

Full Time, Summer hours vary. Begins July 2027.

WCA Mission Statement

Partnering with Christian parents, Westside Christian Academy equips students with a Biblically integrated, academically excellent, classical education so that they engage the world with the truth of the gospel and the love of Christ, near and far, across generations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Rhetoric Headmaster is responsible for the spiritual, cultural, academic, and administrative leadership of students in 9th-12th grade. We seek an individual who leads with humility, virtue, and wisdom. They must be a decisive self-starter who also desires to work collaboratively with our excellent faculty and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to)

• Provide leadership to strengthen our rhetoric school (9th-12t and partner with the logic headmaster in developing our new logic school (6th-8th grade). Currently 7th-12th grade is together as an "upper school." Next year we will have a distinct logic school (6th-8th) and rhetoric school (9th-12th).
• Work with the Head of School and Academic Dean to strengthen the academic program.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, evaluate the logic and rhetoric faculty. This includes observing classrooms and providing meaningful feedback.
• Lead faculty meetings and assist with professional development.
• Partner with the parents of logic and rhetoric students.
• Contribute to the WCA leadership team.
• Assist with hiring
• Foster a Christ-centered culture

QUALIFICATIONS

• A follower of Jesus Christ and personal agreement with our Statement of Faith and lifestyle agreement
• Bachelor's degree required
• Biblical and theological acuity
• History of service and commitment to a local church
• Ability to build relationships
• Ability to multitask without distancing from relationship
• Leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor, encourage, and develop faculty
• A demonstrated commitment to growing in knowledge
• A strong sense of humor

As a PreK - 12 Classical and Christian school in suburban Cleveland, WCA is committed to quality instruction through the lens of a Biblical worldview in a nurturing environment. We use classical methodology that includes grammar, Latin, logic, rhetoric and daily instruction from God's Word. WCA is a family-oriented community, united by the bond of being Christ followers who desire our children to grow in godly character with a zeal for learning. To learn more, explore our website at westsideacademy.org