Position Purpose:
The CCS Ministry Leader/Head of School serves as the spiritual, instructional, and administrative leader of our 56-year-old K-8 private school (275-300 students), stewarding a Christ-centered learning environment where every student is known, accepted, and loved. The Ministry Leader/Head of School is responsible for anchoring students into a spiritual foundation that prepares them for the future while ensuring academic excellence at individual instructional levels.
Spiritual Leadership Responsibilities:
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Lead the school with the value of meeting each student, parent, and family member where they are in their spiritual journey.
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Model a vibrant, growing personal relationship with Jesus through leadership, decision-making, and daily interactions.
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Ensure that spiritual formation is integrated into curriculum, discipline, and school life.
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Support and encourage staff in their roles as both educators and ministers to students.
Academic Leadership Responsibilities:
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Provide visionary leadership focused on meeting students at their academic level and addressing individual instructional needs.
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Oversee curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices to ensure academic growth for all students.
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Champion differentiated instruction, intervention strategies, and data-informed decision-making.
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Coach and support teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development.
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Promote a culture of continuous improvement and instructional excellence.
Student Care Responsibilities:
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Ensure that students are known, valued, and loved as children of God.
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Promote a safe, nurturing, and disciplined learning environment.
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Lead with compassion and wisdom in matters of student behavior, emotional well-being, and family concerns.
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Cultivate a school climate where students experience the acceptance, love, and freedom of Jesus Christ.
Staff Leadership Responsibilities:
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Recruit, develop, and retain faculty who align with the church’s mission, vision and values.
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Recruit, develop, and retain staff with complementary skills and abilities.
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Foster collaboration, trust, and unity among faculty and staff.
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Provide professional guidance to faculty and staff.
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Address challenges with clarity, grace, and accountability.
Family & Community Engagement Responsibilities:
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Partner with families as primary influencers in their children’s academic and spiritual development.
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Communicate clearly and consistently with parents regarding expectations and student progress.
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Represent the school positively within the church and broader community.
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Encourage strong relationships between the school, the church, and families.
Operational & Administrative Leadership Responsibilities:
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Oversee day-to-day school operations, policies, and procedures.
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Ensure compliance with applicable educational standards and regulations.
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Maintain accreditation with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
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Develop the school’s annual budget and manage financial resources responsibly.
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Establish and coordinate safety and security procedures for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
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Partner with other church ministry leaders in mission, vision, values, and strategies.
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Collaborate with church leadership, the CCS board, and the Casas Council as applicable.
Key Personal Attributes:
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Adaptable and flexible as needs arise and requirements change.
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Compassionate, approachable, and emotionally intelligent.
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Servant leader who leads with joy, humility, confidence, and grace.
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Calm under pressure and thoughtful in decision making.
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Ability to establish and maintain a sustainable and healthy work/life balance.
Casas Staff Values:
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Stay curious and value learning over being right.
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Be candid.
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Assume the best in your teammates.
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Grace upon grace.
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Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate.
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Pursue potency, not perfection.
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We are all on one team.
Qualifications required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Education, Ministry, Leadership, or a related field.
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Previous experience as a head of school, principal, assistant principal, or instructional leader.
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Committed and evident personal faith in Jesus Christ.
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Alignment with the church’s mission, vision and values.
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Passion for Christian education and demonstrated ability to lead child-centered academic programs.
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Strong visionary leader with a pastor’s heart.
Qualifications Preferred:
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Graduate degree in Education, Ministry, Leadership, or a related field.
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Experience in Christian or faith-based education.
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Knowledge of differentiated instruction, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), or similar instructional frameworks.
