Logic ​/ Rhetoric Headmaster

LOGIC / RHETORIC HEADMASTER

Full Time, Summer hours vary. Begins July 2027.

Partnering with Christian parents, Westside Christian Academy equips students with a Biblically integrated, academically excellent, classical education so that they engage the world with the truth of the gospel and the love of Christ, near and far, across generations.

As a PreK-12 Classical and Christian school in suburban Cleveland, WCA is committed to quality instruction through the lens of a Biblical worldview in a nurturing environment. We use classical methodology that includes grammar, Latin, logic, rhetoric and daily instruction from God’s Word. WCA is a family-oriented community, united by the bond of being Christ followers who desire our children to grow in godly character with a zeal for learning.

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The Logic / Rhetoric Headmaster is responsible for the spiritual, cultural, academic, and administrative leadership of students in 6th-12th grade. We seek an individual who leads with humility, virtue, and wisdom. They must be a decisive self-starter who also desires to work collaboratively with our excellent faculty and staff.

• Provide leadership in developing our new logic school (6th-8th grade) and strengthening our rhetoric school (9th-12th). Currently 7th-12th grade is together as an "upper school." Next year we will have a distinct logic school (6th-8th) and rhetoric school (9th-12th).
• Work with the Head of School and Academic Dean to strengthen the academic program.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, evaluate the logic and rhetoric faculty. This includes observing classrooms and providing meaningful feedback.
• Lead faculty meetings and assist with professional development.
• Partner with the parents of logic and rhetoric students.
• Contribute to the WCA leadership team.
• Assist with hiring
• Foster a Christ-centered culture

• A follower of Jesus Christ and personal agreement with our Statement of Faith and lifestyle agreement
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Biblical and theological acuity
• History of service and commitment to a local church
• Ability to build relationships
• Ability to multitask without distancing from relationship
• Leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor, encourage, and develop faculty
• A demonstrated commitment to growing in knowledge
• A strong send of humor

Christian academic leadership plays a vital role in shaping the culture, mission, and long-term direction of a school. The Logic / Rhetoric Headmaster position at Westside Christian Academy in Cleveland, OH reflects the heart of classical Christian education - guiding students through formative years where critical thinking, biblical worldview development, and character formation intersect.

Logic and rhetoric programs are foundational pillars of classical schooling. A headmaster overseeing these divisions ensures that students are equipped to reason well, communicate truth effectively, and engage the world with wisdom grounded in Scripture. This leadership role supports faculty, strengthens curriculum, and fosters an environment where academic excellence and spiritual maturity thrive together.

Westside Christian Academy is known for its commitment to discipleship, rigorous academics, and intentional community. A Logic / Rhetoric Headmaster contributes to this mission by cultivating a culture of mentorship, guiding teachers, and supporting families who desire a Christ-centered education for their children.

Cleveland's Christian education landscape continues to grow, offering opportunities for leaders who feel called to serve through administration, teaching, and spiritual guidance. This headmaster role represents a meaningful opportunity for individuals passionate about classical learning, student discipleship, and school wide leadership.

If you are drawn to classical Christian education, administrative leadership, and shaping the spiritual and intellectual development of middle and upper-school students, this position may align with your gifts and professional calling.

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