Head of School/Hybrid Education Program Magnolia Christian School Job DeLand area,Florida USA,Management

Position: Head of School/ Hybrid Home Education Program Magnolia Christian School

Head of School Job Description

Reports To:

Board of Directors

Supervises:
Assistant Principal, Academic Director, Admissions Team, and Administrative Staff (shared and direct), Faculty & Staff

Status:
Full-time

Work Year: 12 months

Compensation:
Salary, $70-85,000

Work Location:

Hybrid (on-campus 2+ days/week; potential for off-campus for strategic, operational, and fundraising work)

Purpose of the Role

The Head of School serves as the chief executive and operational leader for the school, combining the traditional principal responsibilities with business management oversight. This role ensures academic quality, operational and program management, strategic planning, fundraising, and student‑life support across ECE–Grade 12. The Head of School delegates execution to the Assistant Principal, Academic Director, Admissions team, and Admin Assistants, but retains final decision‑making authority and escalates to the Board of Directors as necessary.

Core

Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Leadership

Articulate and protect the school’s mission, values, and identity
Lead long‑range strategic planning (1–5 year horizon)
Identify risks, opportunities, and growth priorities
Oversee expansion initiatives, building projects, and capital campaigns

Governance & Board Relations

Serve as primary liaison to and ex officio member of the Board
Prepare and present reports on enrollment, retention, staffing, finances, and major initiatives
Draft, revise, and interpret school policies
Ensure consistent and fair policy application

Personnel Leadership & HR Oversight

Hire, evaluate, and terminate staff
Approve faculty/staff interviews coordinated by Admin Assistants
Oversee HR, contracts, and employee handbook compliance
Handle escalated staff conflicts or concerns
Supervise and evaluate admin team members
Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices

Parent, Church, & Community Relations

Serve as final escalation for parent concerns
Communicate school-wide expectations and decisions
Maintain healthy boundaries and trust with families
Represent the school publicly with churches, community partners, donors, and other stakeholders
Oversee website messaging and public‑facing communications to ensure alignment with mission and strategic direction
Oversee creation and scheduling of social media content based on leadership input
Coordinate production of promotional material (print and digital media, including video if applicable)

Financial & Operational Oversight

Manage tuition billing oversight and reporting
Approve major expenditures and contracts
Oversee payroll, accounting, and financial reporting
Manage facilities, insurance, risk, and compliance
Serve as escalation for operational issues including emergency response, campus security, and hurricane preparation

Fundraising, Advancement & Building Projects

Lead fundraising strategy, major donor relations, and capital campaigns
Provide executive oversight for building projects and consultants/contractors
Make final strategic and financial decisions related to school growth
Serve as the primary relationship‑builder with major donors
Partner with the Board on capital campaigns and advancement strategy

Areas of Final Oversight (many often delegated completely or until final stage)

FACTS course creation or unusual academic configurations
Faculty/staff interviews and hiring
Compliance and accreditation reporting
Long‑term sub shadowing or training days
Emergency drills, hurricane preparation, and campus security
Senior and Kindergarten Graduation logistics

Event & Culture Oversight

Oversee or approve high‑stakes events as needed
Provide vision and oversight for school traditions and major academic and cultural events
Delegate planning and execution to appropriate leaders
Model the school’s values, tone, and culture
Ensure a unified ECE–12 culture

Admissions & Enrollment (Final Decision Authority)

Oversee prospective family interaction through inquiries and campus visits
Conduct final admissions interviews
Make final admissions decisions in collaboration with the admissions team
Ensure that enrollment practices reflect mission fit and sustainability
Support retention strategies and growth goals
Maintain enrollment records in…

Head of School​/Hybrid Education Program Magnolia Christian School

Head of School/Hybrid Education Program Magnolia Christian School