Head of Upper School

OverviewJob Summary: Heritage Classical Academy (HCA) seeks a faithful, mission-driven Head of Upper School to provide spiritual, academic, and cultural leadership for grades 6–12 in service of the school’s mission of Cultivating Lifelong Learners Who Think and Live for Christ. The Head of Upper School is a senior leader who understands and advances the vision of classical Christian education while upholding The Portrait of the Graduate as a guiding standard for student formation. This individual will shape Upper School culture, support faculty, shepherd students, and partner with families.Mission & LeadershipAdvance and model HCA’s mission, vision, values, and Statement of FaithFoster a Christ-centered Upper School culture marked by joy, charity, order, and curiosityUphold The Portrait of the Graduate as a shared expectation for faculty and studentsDemonstrate servant leadership and a biblical model of workRepresent the school clearly and graciously to students, families, and the communityFaculty & Academic LeadershipRecruit, mentor, evaluate, and support Upper School facultyCultivate a culture of professional growth and Christian charitySupport faithful classical pedagogy and curricular coherenceCollaborate with senior leadership on staffing, scheduling, and course offeringsStudent Life & FormationOversee student life, discipline, and spiritual formation for grades 6–12Apply discipline biblically and restoratively, seeking growth and reconciliationGuide students toward maturity consistent with The Portrait of the GraduateOversee the House System and support co-curricular programsPlan and implement vision for Convocation and Chapels, along with other programsSupport college and career readinessAdministrative ResponsibilitiesOversee daily Upper School operationsCommunicate clearly and consistently with parents and facultyInterview prospective and current families to ensure mission alignmentPartner on community engagement initiativesComplete other duties as assigned by the Associate Head of SchoolQualificationsCommitted Christian with active membership in a local churchFull support of HCA’s mission and Statement of FaithBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferredExperience teaching and leading in a school setting; classical Christian experience strongly preferredStrong communication, organizational, and leadership skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficePersonal QualitiesShepherd-hearted, humble, and joyful leaderWise, steady, and relationalAbility to lead with clarity, consistency, and graceCapacity to manage conflict biblically and constructivelyPassion for forming students who think and live for ChristAbout Heritage Classical AcademyHeritage Classical Academy is a classical Christian school, with campuses in Pepper Pike and Peninsula, Ohio, partnering with families to cultivate lifelong learners who think and live for Christ through a Christ-centered education grounded in truth, goodness, and beauty.Application ProcessApplication Process: https://www.heritageclassicalacademy.org/employment #J-18808-Ljbffr