FBA Head of School First Baptist Covington Covington GA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, School Principal
First Baptist Covington is seeking a new First Baptist Academy Head of School prepared to guide the school through a season of renewed vision alignment and organizational strengthening—clarifying expectations, developing leaders, and implementing systems that promote long‑term faithfulness, trust, and excellence.
Job RequirementsHead of School
Position Type:
Full‑time, Exempt
Compensation:
Salary and benefits information available upon request
First Baptist Academy is a ministry of First Baptist Covington that seeks to provide a Christ‑centered, biblically directed education that challenges students to know the Lord Jesus Christ and to develop the vision and practice of excellence in academics, character, leadership, and service to others.
The Head of School serves as the chief academic, administrative, and spiritual leader of FBA. This role is responsible for stewarding the school’s mission, strengthening academic quality, cultivating a distinctly Christian culture, and fostering a healthy partnership between the church, the school, and families.
Reporting & GovernanceAs an employee of First Baptist Covington, the Head of School works under the general supervision of the Senior Pastor and reports to the FBA Ministry Committee. The FBA Ministry Committee serves under the oversight of the Elders.
The Head of School executes church‑adopted policies and provides regular reporting, strategic recommendations, and leadership counsel.
The Head of School oversees faculty and staff hiring, supervision, evaluation, and (when necessary) termination with clarity, documentation, and biblical integrity.
Tasks & ResponsibilitiesChampion and model the school’s mission and statement of beliefs.
Cultivate a faculty culture marked by prayerfulness, maturity, professionalism, and Christlike conduct.
Establish clear expectations for conduct, communication, and public witness that protect the integrity of the church and school.
Address cultural misalignment directly, graciously, and consistently.
Faculty Leadership & Accountability
Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain faculty who align with the school’s mission and theological commitments.
Implement a clear and consistent evaluation system including classroom observation, instructional coaching, and alignment with the school culture.
Establish documented processes for addressing doctrinal concerns, professionalism issues, or conduct violations.
Lead difficult conversations with clarity, pastoral wisdom, and decisiveness when needed.
Academic Leadership
Oversee curriculum coherence, instructional quality, and student support services.
Lead professional development aligned with instructional excellence and Christian formation.
Use assessment data appropriately to strengthen teaching and learning.
Ensure student discipline and support systems reflect biblical principles and educational best practices.
Church Partnership & Communication
Strengthen the relationship between First Baptist Church and FBA through predictable communication and shared vision.
Reinforce that FBA is a ministry of the church, not merely a tenant on church property.
Provide clear, proactive communication to parents, staff, and church leadership.
Operational Leadership
Oversee day‑to‑day operations including staffing, scheduling, safety, facilities use, and policy compliance.
Ensure shared‑space expectations are honored and enforced consistently.
Partner with governance on budgeting, staffing models, tuition strategy, and long‑term sustainability.
Maintain organized documentation, handbooks, contracts, and personnel records.
Working with the FBA Ministry Committee, develop and implement meaningful marketing, communications, and community engagement.
Strategic Leadership in a Season of Renewal
Lead a focused improvement plan addressing school culture, theological and church alignment, staffing, communication, and systems.
Set clear milestones and provide regular progress reports to governance.
Balance careful listening with decisive leadership.
The Head of School should be a faithful Christian and member of First Baptist Covington that displays a clear aspiration to serve in ministry. This person…
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