General Information

Job Title:

Head of School

Job Description:

Be the Face of the School and Champion of its Mission

• Consistently demonstrate a conviction and calling to protect, promote, and embody the school's Christian identity, unique cultural DNA, and legacy as set out in its mission, vision and distinctives.
• Support and submit to the mission and vision of Covenant Presbyterian Church and champion a Kingdom-minded vision for the future of the church and school.
• Represent Covenant Christian School in dealings with Covenant Presbyterian Church, other schools, professional organizations, government and accrediting agencies, and the public as needed to maintain a healthy school reputation within our surrounding communities.
• Effectively communicate to inform, inspire, unify, and challenge the various members of the school community both publicly and in writing.

Cast Vision

• Learn from and build upon the past, fully engage the present, and, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, cast a compelling, Christ-honoring vision for the future.
• Understand and adeptly navigate the threats and opportunities posed by a rapidly changing culture and safeguard Covenant's mission and values with wisdom and courage.

Ensure and Protect Covenant's Institutional Stability

• Proactively engage in fundraising for Covenant by personally prioritizing the development and cultivation of key donor relationships and by overseeing strategic fundraising initiatives.
• Employ the financial acumen necessary to protect and further Covenant's financial health and well-being, providing competent leadership in all aspects of financial decision-making.
• Protect admission policies and procedures to ensure enrollment of mission-fit families.
• Engage the Board of Directors in a servant-leadership role within the established governance framework.

Nurture and Further Covenant's Educational Vibrancy

• Ensure that Covenant's commitment to student learning is secure by fostering innovation, supporting and exploring best practices, and continually reviewing and enhancing the overall curriculum, program, and facility.
• Encourage a culture of mission-driven policies, procedures, and programs to advance the depth and richness of learning that has been central to Covenant's mission, values, and distinctives.
• Recruit, hire, cultivate, and mentor outstanding, Christ-honoring educational professionals who are passionate about Covenant's mission and inspiring students toward loving God and others.
• Build and protect resources that assure retention and continuous improvement for Covenant administration, faculty, and staff.

Learn more about Covenant Presbyterian Church, Covenant Christian School, and the opportunity at https://www.renew-education.org/ccs-hos-search

Position Qualifications:

A Pastoral and Spiritual Leader

• A mature Christian evidenced by a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a love for God's Word, and an ability to engage all of life from a biblical worldview and a rich theological foundation.
• An unapologetic lover and servant of both God and children who seeks to make all decisions in commitment to what honors God and is best for children.
• A humble, thoughtful shepherd who prays with and for Covenant's students, families, and staff.
• A stable guide who is supremely ethical, steeped in moral purpose, clarity, conviction, and integrity.
• A curious and life-long learner whose desire to grow is rooted in a visible love for the gospel and radiates out to the various members of the school community.
• A person who loves the local family of God, embraces the Reformed tradition, and becomes an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church.

A Relational Leader

• One who upholds grace and individuals' unique dignity as guiding principles for all relationships.
• One who understands and fully embraces the centrality of discipleship and faith formation to the heart of the school and sees the necessity of healthy relationships toward accomplishing this mission.
• One who understands the importance of deeply knowing the students who make up the Covenant community and the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual challenges they face while maintaining high student expectations.
• One who winsomely and hospitably demonstrates a love for people, evidenced by a sincere interest in all Covenant stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and supporters.
• One who communicates clearly, timely, and courageously from a commitment to truth, grace, and renewal.

An Executive Leader

• A guiding presence whose executive leadership style models and promotes integrity, transparency, collegiality, and support with an administrative team that effectively makes decisions and executes Covenant's strategic plans.
• A stable presence who predictably and reliably manages change, calmly embraces conflict or crisis, maintains a strong, positive public demeanor, and engages issues with impartiality.
• A strategic presence who displays flexibility to guide the school and execute both in the day-to-day and toward key long-term priorities.

Given that we are hoping to apprentice our new leader under our former Head of School, we are prioritizing theological foundation, love for children, and ability to lead an organization above educational experience.

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$90k+

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Covenant Christian School

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Education/Training

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

St. Louis, MO

Description of Organization

With a full enrollment (180 students from 3's through 6th grade), substantial waiting list, multiple years without faculty turnover, healthy budget, and generous donor base, Covenant meets significant markers for long-term stability. But Covenant's greatest strength is that the school knows who it is; the vibrancy of the community and educational program is rooted in an unmistakable identity.

Covenant's Head of School, John Roberts, has communicated his plan to step down as Head of School at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. Because of the challenges of replacing a Founding Head of School and ensuring and protecting Covenant's core distinctives, the school Board has approved a process whereby its next Head of School will serve alongside John in a two-year apprenticeship role, beginning in the Fall of 2025 as Associate Head of School. As Associate Head of School, Covenant's next leader will become fully immersed in the school, partner with both John and the school Board, and take on increasing responsibilities until assuming sole leadership in the Fall of 2027.

This results in a remarkable opportunity for a new leader to apprentice alongside an established leader to both learn the culture of the school and develop the skills and experiences necessary to lead the school for years to come.

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