Assistant Head of School

The Assistant Head of School is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is responsible for administering and implementing the mission and operating policies of the Board. 

The  AHOS is responsible for managing the daily operation of the school, the supervision of all faculty and staff, building a classroom-centered school culture, and implementing plans for the growth of Wing Classical Academy.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Assistant Head of School:

• Loves teaching children.
• Is a content-master, with a demonstrated commitment to continued learning.
• Has experience in Classical Christian school administration.
• Has demonstrated skill as supervisory leader and with human resource management.
• Has experience with Classical Christian curriculum and pedagogy.
• Has experience creating and managing budgets.
• Has a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Publicly  professes their belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and lives a life that reflects a lifestyle that reflects  maturity and intimacy with God.

Has an authentic and growing relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by a strong, clear personal testimony

Personal humility

• Ability to be a servant-leader whose conduct exemplifies Biblical principles.
• Has a genuine excitement and passion about Christian leadership.

Ability to lead in a Godly manner

• Demonstrates a desire to support and encourage faculty and staff in their own Christian leadership capabilities.
• Has experience leading Christian academic and devotional studies.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in classical Christian school administration desired.
• Demonstrated supervisory leadership
• Experience with Classical Christian curriculum and pedagogy desired.

Content-master, with a demonstrated commitment to continued learning.

PERSONAL AND GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Assistant Head of School:

• Is an excellent communicator, both verbally and as a writer.
• Has enthusiasm for and appreciation of the school’s mission.
• Has strong interpersonal skills.

Has proven strength in interpersonal skills and human resource management

• Ability to create a team environment and to lead it effectively. in that environment
• Is able to mentor and coach others. Ability to mentor other leaders, build teams, and create a supportive work environment

Confidence – an inclusive decision-maker when confronted with challenging issues and concerns

Enthusiasm for, appreciation of, and commitment to the school’s mission

Proven strength in interpersonal skills and human resource management

• Ability to meet people easily and cordially; comfortable with people representing diverse backgrounds
• Has a  professional demeanor with an ability to develop partnership relationships with parents, staff, and community.
• Has a healthy level of self-confidence combined with humility
• Ability to think strategically and to analyze complex situations
• Ability to solve problems,  celebrate successes by engaging appropriate parties in the development and implementation of solutions, and learn from failures.
• Has insight into contemporary culture and the challenges facing families, youth, and Classical Christian education.
• Ability to extend beyond philosophy and theory to implement practical strategies.