Bradenton Classical Academy
Head of School
Bradenton Classical Academy, Bradenton, Florida, United States, 34205
Bradenton Classical Academy
is excited to announce we are searching for our Head of School. We will start our nationwide search and accept applications starting January 2, 2025, with anticipated interviews in March of 2025 and a start date in July of 2025. The HOS will be able to make this school their own from day one.
The right school leader will work with an incredible board of directors to create a culture that instills in each scholar a love for learning that develops scholars into lifelong independent learners who ponder the deepest questions of truth, justice, beauty, and opportunity for all and who engage wholeheartedly in the foundation of America. The head of BCA is the most important leader of our community who is the personification of our mission and vision and the model for teachers and scholars alike.
About Us
Bradenton Classical Academy was founded by a group of parents, grandparents, and community members who initiated founding efforts in Manatee County. After engaging with Hillsdale College’s K-12 Education Office and a competitive application process, we have been invited to receive Hillsdale’s support with startup guidance and training.
An exhaustive effort commenced through the State of Florida’s Charter Review Process, and Bradenton Classical Academy has been recommended for charter school approval for the inaugural year in 2026. We intend to become a candidate member school by utilizing Hillsdale’s curriculum and training in order to offer a truly American classical education for the scholars in our community.
Mission
At Bradenton Classical Academy, it is our mission to develop lifelong learners through a content-rich classical education in liberal arts, sciences, personal character, and civic virtue.
Every educational institution sets the worthy goal of improving learning outcomes with methods that are supported by concrete evaluation. Our academy prioritizes individual accountability, integrity, and respect for citizenship. Curricular and extracurricular offerings guide our scholars to excel academically, communicate effectively, act virtuously, develop cultural literacy, and grow into productive members of American society.
Vision
Our vision is for a nation of scholars who ponder the deepest questions of truth, justice, beauty, and opportunity for all and who engage wholeheartedly in the foundation of America.
The Bradenton Classical Academy strives to cultivate human excellence. We teach scholars to be stewards of Western tradition and pillars of a free society and to see the beauty and truth in our world. Therefore, we provide a broad, classical education that allows our scholars to understand the highest matters and contemplate the deepest questions rather than funneling their young minds toward a specific trade, profession, or skill set.
Head of School Qualities and Characteristics:
Leadership:
Ability to inspire and unite staff and students to commit, take responsibility, and cooperate in an effective manner to the curriculum, culture, and pedagogy.
Intellectual Depth:
A love of lifelong learning as demonstrated by ongoing professional and personal development.
Character:
Strong ethical values and moral character with unwavering personal integrity, honesty, industriousness, and humility.
Classical School Leader:
Understands the classical liberal arts, including its roots in the Western tradition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for general management of all school operations, including academic, financial, personal, regulatory, and facility areas.
Maintains core organization values, ensuring excellence in teaching and pursuit of moral and ethical virtue.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and the Charter agreement.
Responsible for maintenance of school safety and records.
Ability to think critically and clearly in a crisis, maintaining the crisis management/disaster response plan.
Follows board policy and ensures adherence to the school handbook.
Ensures compliance with federal and state requirements for students with disabilities.
Responsible for accreditation system requirements and laws.
Leads meetings with school personnel.
Attends and ensures staff attend school functions.
Ensures academic excellence and a system of support for teachers to promote improvement in subject matter and instruction.
Observes teachers at defined intervals, demonstrates results, and provides feedback as mentor and supervisor.
Reports at regular school board meetings on the status of operations and plans for upcoming activities.
Represents the school as the senior executive leader in interactions with the public and other governmental agencies.
Attends meetings and training with Hillsdale College and promotes the school at public and civic organizations.
Teaches one class per year which models school leaders as master teachers.
To Apply:
Candidates interested in applying for the Head of School position may submit the following materials:
A current resume
A cover letter expressing interest in the position
A one-page reflection on the mission of classical education
Please provide a short reflection on these questions:
What would training in moral virtue look like within a charter school?
When you were a student, what did you most appreciate about your School Leader?
What role do parents play in the child's education?
These documents should be emailed to Sherri Davidson, Chair of Board, at SDavidson@BradentonClassical.com.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Experience working with students: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Bradenton, FL 34209 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Bradenton, FL 34209: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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is excited to announce we are searching for our Head of School. We will start our nationwide search and accept applications starting January 2, 2025, with anticipated interviews in March of 2025 and a start date in July of 2025. The HOS will be able to make this school their own from day one.
The right school leader will work with an incredible board of directors to create a culture that instills in each scholar a love for learning that develops scholars into lifelong independent learners who ponder the deepest questions of truth, justice, beauty, and opportunity for all and who engage wholeheartedly in the foundation of America. The head of BCA is the most important leader of our community who is the personification of our mission and vision and the model for teachers and scholars alike.
About Us
Bradenton Classical Academy was founded by a group of parents, grandparents, and community members who initiated founding efforts in Manatee County. After engaging with Hillsdale College’s K-12 Education Office and a competitive application process, we have been invited to receive Hillsdale’s support with startup guidance and training.
An exhaustive effort commenced through the State of Florida’s Charter Review Process, and Bradenton Classical Academy has been recommended for charter school approval for the inaugural year in 2026. We intend to become a candidate member school by utilizing Hillsdale’s curriculum and training in order to offer a truly American classical education for the scholars in our community.
Mission
At Bradenton Classical Academy, it is our mission to develop lifelong learners through a content-rich classical education in liberal arts, sciences, personal character, and civic virtue.
Every educational institution sets the worthy goal of improving learning outcomes with methods that are supported by concrete evaluation. Our academy prioritizes individual accountability, integrity, and respect for citizenship. Curricular and extracurricular offerings guide our scholars to excel academically, communicate effectively, act virtuously, develop cultural literacy, and grow into productive members of American society.
Vision
Our vision is for a nation of scholars who ponder the deepest questions of truth, justice, beauty, and opportunity for all and who engage wholeheartedly in the foundation of America.
The Bradenton Classical Academy strives to cultivate human excellence. We teach scholars to be stewards of Western tradition and pillars of a free society and to see the beauty and truth in our world. Therefore, we provide a broad, classical education that allows our scholars to understand the highest matters and contemplate the deepest questions rather than funneling their young minds toward a specific trade, profession, or skill set.
Head of School Qualities and Characteristics:
Leadership:
Ability to inspire and unite staff and students to commit, take responsibility, and cooperate in an effective manner to the curriculum, culture, and pedagogy.
Intellectual Depth:
A love of lifelong learning as demonstrated by ongoing professional and personal development.
Character:
Strong ethical values and moral character with unwavering personal integrity, honesty, industriousness, and humility.
Classical School Leader:
Understands the classical liberal arts, including its roots in the Western tradition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for general management of all school operations, including academic, financial, personal, regulatory, and facility areas.
Maintains core organization values, ensuring excellence in teaching and pursuit of moral and ethical virtue.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and the Charter agreement.
Responsible for maintenance of school safety and records.
Ability to think critically and clearly in a crisis, maintaining the crisis management/disaster response plan.
Follows board policy and ensures adherence to the school handbook.
Ensures compliance with federal and state requirements for students with disabilities.
Responsible for accreditation system requirements and laws.
Leads meetings with school personnel.
Attends and ensures staff attend school functions.
Ensures academic excellence and a system of support for teachers to promote improvement in subject matter and instruction.
Observes teachers at defined intervals, demonstrates results, and provides feedback as mentor and supervisor.
Reports at regular school board meetings on the status of operations and plans for upcoming activities.
Represents the school as the senior executive leader in interactions with the public and other governmental agencies.
Attends meetings and training with Hillsdale College and promotes the school at public and civic organizations.
Teaches one class per year which models school leaders as master teachers.
To Apply:
Candidates interested in applying for the Head of School position may submit the following materials:
A current resume
A cover letter expressing interest in the position
A one-page reflection on the mission of classical education
Please provide a short reflection on these questions:
What would training in moral virtue look like within a charter school?
When you were a student, what did you most appreciate about your School Leader?
What role do parents play in the child's education?
These documents should be emailed to Sherri Davidson, Chair of Board, at SDavidson@BradentonClassical.com.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Experience working with students: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Bradenton, FL 34209 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Bradenton, FL 34209: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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