Jefferson Academy Charter Schools, Westminster, CO - Executive Director
About The Position
The Jefferson Academy’s Board of Directors seeks an experienced leader and passionate educator to fully embrace the school’s mission and serve as their next Executive Director . The Board expects the selected individual to assume the responsibilities of the position on or about July 1, 2026. Jefferson Academy Charter Schools’ Mission The mission of Jefferson Academy is to help students attain their highest academic and character potential through an academically rigorous, content-rich educational program. Jefferson Academy envisions a community of parents, teachers, students, and educational and business leaders working together to create a learning environment that engenders growth in character, academic achievement, and the love of learning, resulting in responsible, productive citizens. Enrollment : 2,700 Location : Campuses in Broomfield, Westminster, Littleton, Conifer , and Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado The Qualifications To be considered for the position, candidates must be a proven leader with a track record of demonstrated results. Specifically, the Board of Directors seeks a servant-minded, visionary leader with deep educational and charter school expertise, strong financial and business acumen, and the interpersonal skill to unify, empower, and communicate effectively across multiple campuses. Leadership Style and Character Servant Leadership: Values humility and service; not authoritarian or a micromanager. Empowering Leadership: Builds and trusts a talented team. Strong Character and Principles: Stands firm in challenges, advocates for the school’s mission. Calm, Decisive Presence: Handles stress objectively and confidently. Kindness, Compassion, and Approachability: Creates a culture of respect and openness. Perseverance: Demonstrates grit and commitment through challenges. Vision and Strategic Thinking Visionary Leader: Sees long-term organizational direction beyond immediate goals. Strategic Vision: Anticipates future opportunities and challenges. Growth Mindset: Focuses on expanding programs, staff excellence, and academic performance. Balanced Outlook: Balances current success and stability with continuous improvement. Charter and Educational Expertise Deep Knowledge of Charter Model: Understands waivers, district relationships, and negotiations. Charter Advocacy: Supports school choice and parent involvement. Understanding Charter Operations in Colorado: Navigates local frameworks and compliance and keeps a pulse on district, state, and federal charter developments. Comprehensive Educational Insight: Experience across multiple school levels, including traditional, charter, and home school preferred. Business and Financial Management Strong Budget/Finance Ability: Skilled in financial oversight and analysis. Sound Business/Operational Judgment: Makes data-informed, fiscally responsible decisions. Balanced Focus: Pursues growth while maintaining financial stability. Communication and Relationships Exceptional Communicator: Assesses before acting, responsive to priorities, and clearly conveys vision and decisions across multiple sites. Collaborative Communicator: Promotes transparency and trust at all levels. Brings diverse staff and campuses together under shared purpose. Relational Oversight: Manages principals and relationships without overreach. Partnership Development: Builds productive relationships with district officials, parents, teachers, students, and educational and business leaders.
Requirements
- Proven leader with a track record of demonstrated results.
- Servant-minded, visionary leader
- Deep educational and charter school expertise
- Strong financial and business acumen
- Interpersonal skill to unify, empower, and communicate effectively across multiple campuses
- Values humility and service; not authoritarian or a micromanager.
- Builds and trusts a talented team.
- Stands firm in challenges, advocates for the school’s mission.
- Handles stress objectively and confidently.
- Creates a culture of respect and openness.
- Demonstrates grit and commitment through challenges.
- Sees long-term organizational direction beyond immediate goals.
- Anticipates future opportunities and challenges.
- Focuses on expanding programs, staff excellence, and academic performance.
- Balances current success and stability with continuous improvement.
- Understands waivers, district relationships, and negotiations.
- Supports school choice and parent involvement.
- Navigates local frameworks and compliance and keeps a pulse on district, state, and federal charter developments.
- Skilled in financial oversight and analysis.
- Makes data-informed, fiscally responsible decisions.
- Pursues growth while maintaining financial stability.
- Assesses before acting, responsive to priorities, and clearly conveys vision and decisions across multiple sites.
- Promotes transparency and trust at all levels.
- Brings diverse staff and campuses together under shared purpose.
- Manages principals and relationships without overreach.
- Builds productive relationships with district officials, parents, teachers, students, and educational and business leaders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience across multiple school levels, including traditional, charter, and home school preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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