Head of School

Head of School (Fall 2026)

Great Hearts Christian Academies (Maryvale) is hiring for a Head of School for the Fall of 2026!

This range is provided by Great Hearts Christian Academies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

We are seeking an exceptional Head of School who will lead our classical Christian school with both educational excellence and compassionate service. This role requires a bilingual leader with a deep understanding of urban education challenges and a proven ability to design and implement comprehensive support systems that address both academic and behavioral needs of our diverse student population. The Head of School should manifest a proven ability to close the achievement gap and create a culture of academic and moral excellence, on par or better than other Great Hearts academies.

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Christian values
• Ability to integrate faith, learning, and service in educational practice
• Heart for ministry to underserved communities
• Commitment to prayer and spiritual discernment in leadership decisions
• Genuine passion for serving students and families from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to see potential and hope in every student regardless of circumstance
• Dedication to removing barriers that prevent student success

The Christian Head of School reports directly to the Christian Executive Director and acts as the leading administrator of the academy in the absence of the Executive Director. The Head of School partners with the Executive Director in leading a community that exists to glorify God by cultivating students who are intellectually, morally, and spiritually free. He or she works closely with the Executive Director to cultivate a campus culture in which people grow in their love of Christ and seek academic excellence in service to Him.

Candidates will have prior experience working as a dean or assistant headmaster and possess demonstrable excellence in classroom teaching. He or she will demonstrate a classical ethos, pathos, and logos and possess a well‑grounded vision for the moral and intellectual formation of the human person. A Great Hearts Christian Head of School is called to establish and nurture a joyful and faith‑filled academic community.

Candidates should have a proven ability to foster strong, healthy relationships throughout their community. The Head of School will:

• Collaborate with the Christian Executive Director to cultivate strong campus instruction and faith‑formation
• Partner with the Executive Director in interviewing and onboarding teachers according to the statement of faith and academic mission
• Plan and execute teacher training, teacher in‑service days, and faculty meetings as they pertain to instructional activities and development.
• Serve on a leadership team that works together to coach and support teachers
• Provide visionary leadership for classical Christian curriculum implementation
• Develop and oversee comprehensive academic intervention programs tailored to student needs
• Monitor and analyze student achievement data to drive instructional improvement and excellence
• Design and implement multi‑tiered behavioral support systems, created for targeted academic intervention programs for struggling learners
• Ensure the needs of all students are met, including high performing students
• Create a deliberate and intentional classical culture that habituates moral virtue.
• Oversee daily school operations and ensure safe, orderly learning environment
• Manage school budget and resources with stewardship and accountability

• As the primary relationship leader with families and the community, provide active leadership sprite and participation in student recruitment, including tours and other prospective family events
• Build strong relationships with families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Foster partnerships with local churches, community…