Head of School

Affiliations:
Society for Classical Learning – MSDE Certified

• Your Child Deserves a Great Education.
• You Deserve Peace of Mind.
• A Pre K-3 through 12th grade classical Christian private school in Harford County, MD
• Our Christ-centered, classical approach to education is designed to cultivate joy, confidence, and a love for learning in our students.

Grace Classical Academy provides a full Pre-K 3 – 12th-grade program by using engaging methods such as the classical model of education. This model originates from ancient cultures and is based on the Latin word “Trivium,” which is translated in a three-fold or three-part way. The three stages of the Trivium are the Grammar stage (grades Pre-K through
6), the Logic or Dialectic stage (grades 7-8), and the Rhetoric stage (grades 9-12).

Grammar stage instruction focuses on mastering a rich body of information and facts by engaging methods such as songs and jingles. Students in the Logic/Dialectic stage learn how to think analytically and develop their use of inductive and deductive reasoning skills. Rhetoric students polish their writing and speaking skills, helping them to be persuasive and eloquent in oral and written presentations.

Our curriculum is thoroughly integrated with the truth of our faith. The goal is to help students develop a Christian worldview and think biblically. We are an independent, non-denominational school. GCA is not church-affiliated, and all students are welcome to apply.

Grace Classical Academy is searching for a Head of School to serve as the academic and visionary leader of the academy. The Head of School is the sole employee of the Board in keeping with the policy governance model. Grace Classical Academy is looking to fill this position in time for service in the 2025-26 school year or as soon as possible.

The Head of School is the chief academic and administrative officer. The Head of School’s primary duty is to implement and maintain the mission of Grace Classical Academy. Other responsibilities include managing daily operations and supervising all faculty and staff in a classical Christian education setting. In concert with the Advisory Board, the Head of School also oversees the development and implementation of a Strategic Plan and ensures compliance with accreditation and school membership agencies.

• Owns and passionately communicates the vision, mission, & values to all stakeholders and to the surrounding community.
• Develop and implement methods to promote and proactively encourage examples of school values.
• Inspires positive cultural growth and corrects negative cultural trends.
• Loves learning and pursues the effective implementation of classical education.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the strategic planning process.
• Ensure that appropriate Classical context and methods are utilized and that graduates are consistently prepared to gain entrance into quality universities.
• Strong leader who values collective leadership and nurtures a strong team, ensuring that a spirit of collaboration exists.
• Actively supports faculty and ensures that they have adequate resources.
• Develops and implements the organizational structure, processes, and systems of accountability.
• Fosters a dynamic and positive work environment to attract and retain quality faculty and staff.

• Recruits and retains excellent faculty and staff.
• Oversees professional development of direct reports.
• Oversees the implementation of the evaluative process to facilitate encouragement & growth.
• Develops and maintains a succession plan for key employees to minimize transition risk.
• Meaningfully advances development efforts to strengthen long-term financial stability.
• Guides the formation and execution of the annual budget with financial and business acumen.
• Assists the Advisory Board in the strategic process and planning of fundraising for capital expenses and scholarships.
• Identifies, builds, and strengthens lasting relationships with key donors.

• Effectively markets the school’s vision and value to all stakeholders, prospective…