Head Of School

Serving the area for 50 years, Milpitas Christian School partners with parents to equip our students with an excellent education (Preschool through Grade 5) integrated with a biblical worldview. Our mission is "equipping followers of Christ to transform their world."
We are seeking an individual who has an innate love for children. You strive to have dynamic, positive engagements with every student. You care deeply about every child and how s/he develops intellectually, physically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.
As an experienced leader and mentor, you know how to motivate and inspire your teachers to aim for world-class excellence in their classrooms. You know how to anticipate challenges, coordinate resources and encourage each faculty member.
You know how to build meaningful relationships with parents and network with their friends and colleagues. Your exemplary communication skills connect you with their friends and colleagues as you intentionally build enrollment.
The Head of School is the chief administrator of the school responsible for delivering a program of academic excellence and educational leadership; articulating a vision for the future growth and development of the school; maintaining the primacy of Christ in all school endeavors; marketing the school to prospective school families; supervising and developing key leadership talent within the administration, staff and faculty; maintaining day-to-day leadership of educational and operational activities of the school; developing and retaining enrollment to maximize available facilities; and representing the school professionally and enthusiastically while developing positive relationships with key stakeholders and community.

JOB DESCRIPTION Hired by: Board of Directors
Responsible to: Board of Directors
Evaluated by: Board of Directors
Type of position: Full-time, Exempt
Wages: Salary
REQUIRED SPIRITUAL QUALITIES It is expected that the Head of School will...
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple. Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God-our standard for faith and practice. Be a mature, godly, Spirit-led believer Believe and actively support the school's statement of faith and other statements as stated in the school's foundational documents. Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others. Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40). This includes being committed to God's biblical standards for sexual conduct. Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in interacting with people. Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church. Have the utmost integrity in business, finance, human resource and ethical matters Have the qualities of a servant leader: approachable, trustworthy, confidential, charismatic with good people skills Have a spirit willing to listen and appropriately include the views and counsel of others REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES It is expected that the Head of School will...
Become ingrained with a deep sense of the school's mission and culture. Be highly organized, detail-oriented and consistently delivers a high degree of accuracy. Reflect the school's warm, caring, peaceful, and student-centered orientation. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer- and client-service orientation. Be able to maintain a climate of confidentiality and collegiality. Promote positive community relations and the public image of the school. Seek and develop positive relationships with others and inspire trust among all constituents. Be committed to his or her own professional growth and renewal. Be a servant leader . Have four years of successful supervisory experience Have proven experience as an educational administrator and classroom teacher Possess an MA degree in educational administration or related field Have a valid state teaching credential Have thorough knowledge of biblical perspectives in curriculum domains Have knowledge of current educational methods and curriculum issues Have thorough knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the school and its implementation REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES It is expected that the Head of School will...
Possess leadership ability and earned respect of peers Sign and live by the school's lifestyle statement and declaration of moral integrity as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry. Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level. Make an effort to understand and appreciate the uniqueness in the community. Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parents, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively with them. Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect and a good sense of humor. Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism. Understand the importance of discernment, discretion and confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and school. Promote positive community relations and the public image of the school. Professional Responsibilities It is expected that the Head of School will...
Coordinate accreditation tasks and lead faculty in the process. Participate in on-going budgeting processes and cost control with primary focus in the areas of professional development, in-service, and curriculum with the CFO. Serve as primary resource in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and referral recommendations for educational staff, students and parents. Serve as resource and support for parent organizations. Collaborate the annual review of the Teacher, Parent/Student, and Instructional Aide handbooks. Oversee the maintenance of curriculum guides to provide seamless transitions and meet graduation requirements as well as University Admission Requirements. Supervise curriculum review committees and order materials for implementation through the Business Office. Supervise, support and evaluate teachers and support team . Recruit and interview and potential teachers. Collaborate the induction program for teacher credentialing. Support the ACSI event coordinator in planning and implementation of academic contests. Oversee professional development and emergency preparedness training for faculty. Verify implementation of curriculum adoptions and standards and monitor the linking of assessment to instruction. Serve as primary disciplinarian in cases of repeated or serious offenses and matters that may lead to contracts or expulsion. Serve on Student Study Teams as needed. Oversee placement of returning students in classes and/or student schedules at the beginning of each year with the Admissions Manager. Oversee Community Development and Parent / Teacher events. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors. ESSENTIAL JOB COMMITMENTS The Head of School will lead in such a way that the following commitments and characteristics of the school are evident:
Commitment to Students
Education and development of the whole student - academically, spiritually, physically and socially Learning experiences designed to enable each student to reach his/her full potential in Christ Educational programs that develop students who have a biblical world-view and are well prepared in all academic disciplines Evidence that Christian education is having a positive spiritual impact in the lives of students and families An academic program that consistently places the students at the top 20% of ACSI member schools in standardized test scores, and prepares them to excel in interschool competitions Scripture taught as the revealed Word of God and truth, appropriately integrated into the teaching and learning experience Commitment to Faculty and Staff
Directly supervise, provide feedback, counsel and annual written professional evaluation of key subordinates, and oversee a total staff comprised of over 60 full and part-time employees Leadership and management of the school through decisions, relationships and programs that are consistent with the letter and intent of Board policies Clear communication channels and processes with the staff and Board of Directors Staff and faculty recruitment, development and retention that meet professional and academic standards A professional in-service program that is systematically reviewed and implemented for the academic and spiritual growth of the staff Admission policies consistent with Board policy/direction and the capabilities and certifications of teaching staff Administration and recommendation to the Board of compensation packages that are equitable with or better than comparable programs and that recognize the worth of the individual staff members Commitment to School
Professional leadership that is an agent for change and innovation Vision and leadership that results in enrollment increases to capacity of Birchwood and preschool campuses Progression towards the long-term goal of owning our own property with state-of-the-art facilities Current knowledge of major trends in education and Christian education specifically with openness to and leadership toward implementing new ideas Day-to-day school operational practices that are a consistent model of integrity, efficiency and accountability Creation and management of an annual budget with the Director of Finance A strategic plan for the school that is implemented and reviewed annually ACSI and WASC accreditations that are maintained and all re-accreditation recommendations are acted upon in a timely manner Negotiation of rental agreements and other financial arrangements for school with landlords and tenants that is equitable Commitment to the Board
Preparation for and attendance at Board meetings Performance of duties and leadership of the School in a manner consistent with Board policies and desires Regular communication with the Board regarding ongoing operations, finances, progress against goals, and significant issues of note, including areas of potential risk or crises Board support and loyalty Commitment to Parents
Commitment to assisting parents to better support their child's learning and to become effective advocates for their child in school Commitment to the development and implementation of strategies for promoting effective school-family-church-community partnerships Commitment to help parents come to know Christ and grow in their faith Commitment to Community
Active and positive relationships with local churches, schools, community groups and government agencies Ongoing interaction and promotion of the school with local churches and community Promote service to community Spiritual Leadership Have a conviction that God has called her or him to Christian school ministry. Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity. Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters. Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict. Provide spiritual leadership and emotional support and direction for staff and students. Academic Leadership Have knowledge of the school's vision/mission, programs, and policies. Have a commitment to integration of faith and learning. Verify implementation of curriculum adoptions and standards and monitor the linking of assessment to instruction. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES It is expected that the Head of School will...
Work with COO to prioritize facilities maintenance and improvements as they relate to safety of staff and students, public image of the school, and the instructional program. GOVERNANCE Offer professional advice to the school board when requested on items requiring board action, with appropriate recommendations based on thorough study and analysis. Drive the formation of the school's long-range strategic plan. Attend school board meetings and provide input when requested and prepare monthly board reports as required. Deal directly and frankly with the Principal in an earnest effort to resolve differences of opinion when they exist. Show support for school board policy and decisions to the staff, parents, and public. PERSONNEL Establish, implement, and refine procedures for the recruitment, orientation, supervision, evaluation, and motivation of personnel. Ensure that all school personnel have current written job descriptions. Help evaluate the school staff and provide each employee with a written evaluation. Ensure that all personnel files are current, treated with appropriate confidentiality, and adequately safeguarded. Provide HR with a copy of all employee records and documents. Assist the Principal to develop and train a pool of competent substitute teachers and volunteers to ensure continuity of the school program. BUSINESS AND FINANCES Provide input to the board of directors for the development and implementation of the school's long-range financial plan. Oversee and manage the school's budgetary expenditures and procedures. ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The school is currently a multilevel facility, which requires the Head of School to negotiate flights of stairs regularly to meet responsibilities as they relate to the school program. The Head of School must be able to speak clearly and loudly so students will be able to understand what is being said. On numerous occasions, the Head of School will be required to communicate orally with parents in person or over the telephone. The Head of School must be able to respond quickly when an emergency arises. This person is required to accompany and control children during fire drills or other emergency drills or during an actual emergency. The escape route may require the students and faculty to traverse one flight of stairs and to proceed 500 feet from the building to the evacuation area. During the course of regular school operation, the Head of School must walk around the building, or buildings, and traverse stairs several times a day. This person must also be able to walk around the school property for the purposes of supervision and inspection. The Head of School must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time and have dexterity of hands and fingers for operating office equipment. On occasion, the Head of School must be able to work longer hours than a typical day for events such as parent-teacher conferences, special programs, committee meetings, or other meetings or functions in the early morning or the evening. QUALIFICATIONS
It is expected that the Head of School will...
Possess a Master in Education (preferred, but not required) Have broad experience as a school administrator (preferably within the Christian environment) Have knowledge of the laws, legal matters, and risks pertinent to a Christian school Have marketing experience applicable to Christian schools Administrative Leadership It is expected that the Head of School will...
Have excellent executive and managerial skills Be a proactive leader and a strong decision maker Be a visionary with the ability to motivate others Have the ability to articulate a Christian philosophy of education consistent with Scripture Demonstrate commitment to Christian education Be an excellent written and oral communicator Be a team player who can work cooperatively with the Board of Directors and school staff Have a willingness to subordinate any personal agendas for the sake of the school Have thorough knowledge of biblical perspectives in curriculum domains Have knowledge of current educational methods and curriculum issues Have thorough knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the school and its implementation Milpitas Christian School is a 501(c)(3) religious corporation.