Position Purpose
The Assistant Head of Upper School is responsible for supporting the leadership, management and daily operations of the Upper School. This includes fostering a Christ-centered, nurturing and academically rigorous environment and collaborating with the Upper School Principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, faculty, students and families to strengthen the school community. The Assistant Head of Upper School works to promote the mission, vision and end goals of The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA).
Essential Functions
All members of the Senior Leadership Team/Directors/Assistant Head of Schools/Deans carry the following responsibilities:
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Possess and model a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Demonstrate trustworthy commitment to TWCA and fulfilling its Mission and Vision.
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Drive professional and personal growth.
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Serve wholeheartedly as an exceptional teammate.
- Demonstrate a commitment to a loving forthrightness and honesty in addressing all areas of conflict or disagreement.
Leadership
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Demonstrate and provide strategic leadership to align the Upper School with TWCA’s mission, vision and strategic direction.
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Model and promote a vibrant Christian faith through personal conduct, communication and leadership.
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Foster a positive and respectful school culture that reflects Christian values.
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Lead and participate in Upper School team meetings and other meetings, as needed.
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Represent the Upper School while ensuring alignment with the school’s strategic direction and fully supporting other departments.
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Lead in curriculum coordination, development, implementation and evaluation to ensure academic excellence and adherence to educational standards.
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Support teachers in implementing differentiated instruction and best practices in teaching and learning.
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Support teachers in promoting classical literature and enhancing a critical-thinking curriculum.
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Assist in recruiting, hiring and onboarding new faculty and staff members.
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Organize and participate in school events, including parent-teacher meetings and extracurricular activities.
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Provide written performance evaluations of the Upper School team.
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Oversee the annual planning and budgeting for the Upper School in accordance with Business Office policies and procedures.
Strategic and Administrative
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Support TWCA’s mission, vision and end goals as set forth by the Governance Board.
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Lead the day-to-day operations of the Upper School using effective planning, interpersonal and project management skills.
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Partner with the Head of Upper School in planning and executing new initiatives contributing to the school’s long-term success.
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Partner with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in reviewing, revising and aligning the Upper School curriculum for all subjects vertically and horizontally.
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Assist with planning and implementing professional development programs for teachers.
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Supervise the teaching and coaching process to continuously improve the academic experience and integrate a biblical worldview in all aspects of the curriculum.
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Lead efforts to ensure a smooth academic and social transition of students entering the Upper School and preparing for graduation.
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Complete key strategic plan goals outlined and assigned in the current TWCA Strategic Plan.
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Engage in professional development opportunities to remain current on trends in education and innovative new approaches to administration and curriculum development.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree preferred.
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Leadership experience in Upper School administration, preferably in an independent school or other non-profit organization.
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Minimum of three years’ experience in curriculum development and/or administration.
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Ability to communicate and inspire with a vision for quality, ministry and growth.
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Highly relational with students, parents and staff; a community builder.
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Customer service oriented — whether internal or external clients.
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Outstanding speaking, writing and editing skills.
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Deep knowledge of the principles of Upper School education and academic leadership.
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Highly organized and able to manage a range of objectives and execute multiple objectives concurrently.
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Ability to think critically, work collaboratively, respect confidentiality and use data to make informed decisions in the best interest of the school.
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Demonstrated success in supervising and managing a staff.
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Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects with shifting priorities and competing deadlines.
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Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church.
Additional Qualifications
- Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church.
- Commit to personal spiritual development.
- Serve as a positive Christian role model to students and pursue Christ-like behavior.
- Be a responsible steward of TWCA’s resources and personally support TWCA’s fundraising efforts at a level as able.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The ideal candidate can:
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Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
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Work in standard office conditions and climate.
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Work in varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and fundraising events, as needed.
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Perform in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
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Sit and stand for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
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Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Although this position is expected to be performed on campus, Employee may be required to work remotely or engage in telework activity as determined in the employer’s sole discretion.
This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.
This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the employer’s sole discretion. Further, Employee’s duties may be revised by the School based on its changing needs.
