Head of Upper School

Heritage Classical Academy • Pepper Pike, OH

8h

About The Position

Heritage Classical Academy (HCA) seeks a faithful, mission-driven Head of Upper School to provide spiritual, academic, and cultural leadership for grades 6–12 in service of the school’s mission of Cultivating Lifelong Learners Who Think and Live for Christ. The Head of Upper School is a senior leader who understands and advances the vision of classical Christian education while upholding The Portrait of the Graduate as a guiding standard for student formation. This individual will shape Upper School culture, support faculty, shepherd students, and partner with families. Biblical Expectations: All employees of Heritage Classical Academy possess a Christian testimony demonstrating a personal, active, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. They also fully support HCA’s Statement of Faith and support the mission to Cultivate Lifelong Learners Who Think and Live for Christ. They will also be involved in a local church that aligns with the mission and vision of HCA. Mission & Leadership Advance and model HCA’s mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith Foster a Christ-centered Upper School culture marked by joy, charity, order, and curiosity Uphold The Portrait of the Graduate as a shared expectation for faculty and students Demonstrate servant leadership and a biblical model of work Represent the school clearly and graciously to students, families, and the community Faculty & Academic Leadership Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and support Upper School faculty Cultivate a culture of professional growth and Christian charity Support faithful classical pedagogy and curricular coherence Collaborate with senior leadership on staffing , scheduling , and course offerings Student Life & Formation Oversee student life, discipline, and spiritual formation for grades 6–12 Apply discipline biblically and restoratively, seeking growth and reconciliation Guide students toward maturity consistent with The Portrait of the Graduate Oversee the House System and support co-curricular programs Plan and implement vision for Convocation and Chapels, along with other programs Support college and career readiness Administrative Responsibilities Oversee daily Upper School operations Communicate clearly and consistently with parents and faculty Interview prospective and current families to ensure mission alignment Partner on community engagement initiatives Complete other duties as assigned by the Associate Head of School

Requirements

• Committed Christian with active membership in a local church
• Full support of HCA’s mission and Statement of Faith
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience teaching and leading in a school setting; classical Christian experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication , organizational, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Shepherd-hearted, humble, and joyful leader
• Wise, steady, and relational
• Ability to lead with clarity, consistency, and grace
• Capacity to manage conflict biblically and constructively
• Passion for forming students who think and live for Christ

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• classical Christian experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Advance and model HCA’s mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith
• Foster a Christ-centered Upper School culture marked by joy, charity, order, and curiosity
• Uphold The Portrait of the Graduate as a shared expectation for faculty and students
• Demonstrate servant leadership and a biblical model of work
• Represent the school clearly and graciously to students, families, and the community
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and support Upper School faculty
• Cultivate a culture of professional growth and Christian charity
• Support faithful classical pedagogy and curricular coherence
• Collaborate with senior leadership on staffing , scheduling , and course offerings
• Oversee student life, discipline, and spiritual formation for grades 6–12
• Apply discipline biblically and restoratively, seeking growth and reconciliation
• Guide students toward maturity consistent with The Portrait of the Graduate
• Oversee the House System and support co-curricular programs
• Plan and implement vision for Convocation and Chapels, along with other programs
• Support college and career readiness
• Oversee daily Upper School operations
• Communicate clearly and consistently with parents and faculty
• Interview prospective and current families to ensure mission alignment
• Partner on community engagement initiatives
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Associate Head of School

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive