NextEd - Head of School (Test)

Next-Ed•Littleton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NextEd Christian exists to partner with families in educating students to know Christ, pursue truth, and serve their communities with wisdom and courage. The school is grounded in a biblical worldview and committed to academic excellence. It serves families from more than 60 local churches across the greater Cedar Ridge area. After 14 years of faithful service, the current Head of School is retiring. The Board of Trustees seeks a spiritually mature, visionary leader to guide the school into its next season of growth. The new Head will steward the mission, strengthen faculty culture, and lead a planned campus expansion and capital campaign.

Requirements

Professing Christian who wholeheartedly affirms the school’s Statement of Faith
Active member of a local, Bible-believing church
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a related field required; doctorate preferred
At least 7 years of educational leadership experience, preferably in a Christian school
Demonstrated success in fundraising, enrollment growth, or strategic initiatives
Experience working with an independent school board preferred
Familiarity with ACSI accreditation standards preferred

Nice To Haves

A vibrant, growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Servant leadership marked by humility, integrity, and approachability
Strong communication and public speaking abilities
A collaborative, relational approach to team-building and conflict resolution
Strategic thinking with the ability to turn vision into action
Financial acumen and sound operational judgment
Comfort with fundraising and donor cultivation
Understanding of current trends in Christian education

Responsibilities

Spiritual leadership: Model and cultivate a Christ-centered culture among students, faculty, staff, and families.
Mission stewardship: Ensure curriculum, programs, and policies reflect the school’s Statement of Faith and philosophy of Christian education.
Board partnership: Work with the Board of Trustees on strategic planning, policy, and governance.
Faculty and staff development: Recruit, mentor, and retain mission-aligned educators, and foster professional growth and biblical integration in the classroom.
Advancement: Lead fundraising, including the upcoming capital campaign, cultivate donor relationships, and strengthen enrollment.
Operations and finance: Oversee a $9M annual budget in partnership with the CFO and Business Office.
Community engagement: Serve as the school’s chief ambassador to families, local churches, and the broader community.