Assistant Head of School

POSITION:
Administration, Founding Assistant Head of School DEPARTMENT:
School Administration

LOCATION:

Great Hearts Lake Charles

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director and Head of School EEO CLASSIFICATION:
First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
* Year Zero

Start Date:

Fall 2026

The Assistant Head of School is a 12-month position. He/she assists the Head of School in the performance of various leadership responsibilities and acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty and staff regarding student performance and conduct, as well as academic and instructional areas. The Assistant Head of School reports directly to the Head of School and acts as the leading administrator of the academy in the absence of the Head of School unless otherwise directed.

The founding Assistant Head of School supports the Founding Head of School to:
Meet ambitious goals for student achievement Build a unified, high-performing faculty culture to hire, retain and develop staff Actively engage families and the community The ideal candidate will understand the distinctions and benefits of a liberal arts education, possess a strong understanding of academic rigor and effective instruction, be a thoughtful partner to the Head of School in strategic planning as well as a guide for faculty and staff.

This candidate will maintain a deep partnership and connection with the Head of School and Great Hearts teams. The below duties expect clear coordination with other interested parties.

• Actively promoting school enrollment and community support through attending community events, networking with community leaders, providing tours at another academy, communicating with those on the interest list, and meeting with families.
• Supporting the selection and procurement of curricula for all subjects as aligned with Great Hearts and including intervention program(s).
• Supporting the hiring of mission-fit faculty and staff.
• Supporting the creation of a clear and proactive plan for assessing students in reading and math, and for closing academic gaps.
• Providing input on the school schedule that provides time for interventions, time for grade level teams to meet and collaborate, and meets legislative requirements.
• Aligning and guiding all Great Hearts policies as outlined in the Standard Schools Policy Guide, Employee Handbook, and Family Handbook.

• Applies the standard policies and administrative regulations of a Great Hearts academy and those established by any local Board of Directors and Head of School, in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Models and upholds the Supports the philosophy, policies, procedures, and other pertinent data of the school as published in the academy's current Family Handbook and Faculty Handbook.
• Works with Head of School to provide for the safe and orderly environment of the school by establishing and maintaining standards of conduct.
• Observes, coaches, and evaluates teachers as assigned by the Head of School.
• Assists Head of School in planning and execution of teacher training, teacher in-service days, and faculty meetings as they pertain to instructional activities and development.
• Acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty, and staff regarding escalated academic and disciplinary matters.
• Coordinates with relevant Great Heights Lead Office Staff regarding academic, disciplinary, and instructional matters as needed.
• Maintains role as key stakeholder in the long- and short-range planning for the school.
• Oversees the planning for key school events and makes decisions necessary to support them.
• Develops and coordinates key schedules and processes, such as…