Head of the Lower School

Note: This is a full-time position that will begin July 1, 2025 (with training beginning June, 2025). The Head of the Lower School provides vision, leadership, and direction to the Lower School. This position supervises the administration of academic programs and initiatives, supports and empowers faculty, and fosters a school culture of academic excellence, spiritual formation, and a flourishing lower school community in keeping with Delaware County Christian School's mission. This position also leads all administrative functions of the Lower School, reports directly to the Assistant Head of School, and participates on the Executive Team, Leadership Team, and Academic Team. Requirements: Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a solid understanding of the Word of God Understanding of and alignment with DC's philosophy of Christian Education Master's Degree in education or related field Five years or more experience in teaching at the Lower School level and five years of Administrative Leadership experience in a school setting, including oversight of daily operations and management of faculty and staff Skills Required: Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong critical thinking skills and a solutions-oriented mindset Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with a demonstrated commitment to servant leadership Strategic leader able to cast vision for and implement strategic initiatives Ability and ease with public speaking Ability to make Christ-centered decisions with a mission focus while maintaining a collaborative environment Ability to manage multiple constituencies with diplomacy and positivity Duties and Responsibilities: Provide leadership for the academic program to plan and implement, with division faculty, a comprehensive educational program designed to provide an exemplary and innovative educational experience that meets the needs of all learners Monitor student achievement data to inform school-wide instructional efforts Support the Director of Student Support Services and gifted instruction for the division Foster, in conjunction with the faculty, a spiritual formation program designed to augment and amplify the spiritual development efforts of the home and church Plan, implement, and coordinate with faculty/staff a comprehensive and consistent program of student conduct, including procedures for student discipline In conjunction with the Director of Operations, establish, implement, and review safety procedures and crisis management for the protection of students and faculty/staff in case of a campus emergency Plan, implement, and supervise, in conjunction with faculty/staff, an appropriate student activity and co-curricular program Monitor and manage, in conjunction with the guidance department, a guidance and counseling program Implement the DC Framework for Teaching and Banding system for the continuous process improvement of teacher supervision, evaluation, and development In conjunction with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, oversee the induction program for new faculty in the division Monitor and manage, in conjunction with the Assistant Head of School, Director of Curriculum, Academic Team, and faculty, a consistent and effective process of curriculum review and evaluation Participate as an active member of the executive team, academic team, leadership team, and enrollment and retention committees Ensure ongoing effective communication between home and school through general meetings, written communication, and personal contacts Work collaboratively with the Parent Volunteer Organization and promote parent involvement where appropriate In conjunction with the Assistant Head of School and the Director of Finance, develop and provide oversight of the annual budget for the division Please check the school's website regarding personal faith alignment and apply if you believe that we are a best-fit school for you to develop personally, professionally, and spiritually. To apply, please complete our Staff Application, including Questions for Personal Response. Please contact Lori Chung at lchung@dccs.org with questions. In addition to your resume, please complete and attach the Staff Application when applying.

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