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Head of School - Des Plaines, United States - Magnet Schools of America
Description
Head of SchoolWillows Academy is a liberal-arts college preparatory school for girls in grades 6-12, guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
While strong partnerships with parents are paramount, rigorous academics and strong formation in character and teachings of the Catholic faith are essential pillars of the school.
The motto Living Truth in Charity is to be emulated by faculty, staff, and students.Additional information may be found at the Willows Academy website:
Benefits of Working at
Willows Academy:
Culture: Willows Academy provides young women the opportunity to love God and serveothers through the values of joy, integrity, excellence, and generosity
Curriculum:
Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, we focus on providing anintegrated educational approach uniting a rigorous liberal arts curriculum with faith, character,and personal formation.
We provide a personalized experience with one-on-one monthlymentoring, small class sizes, and vibrant student life programs in athletics, performing arts,clubs, and co-curriculars.
Community:
Our highly-qualified, all-female faculty is a key ingredient in our vibrantcommunity.
Teachers serve as both educators and positive role models, creating an environment of community and collaboration that inspires and challenges girls to be their best.
Our teachers academic expertise, along with their enthusiasm for educating and empowering girls is truly unique.Benefits:
We offer a benefits package, which includes health insurance and a 403b retirement plan.
Head of School Position OverviewThe Head of School is the steward of the mission and vision of Willows Academy and partners with the board of directors to maintain a strategic vision which will lead to the long term flourishing of the school and magnify Gods glory and His Kingdom.
The Head of Schools ultimate responsibility is to ensure fidelity and excellence in the formation of students. This is a profoundly rewarding and challenging leadership role.It requires strategic planning alongside daily duties, systems thinking paired with relational warmth, leading and forming the faculty and staff, caring for and loving the students, educating, welcoming, and partnering with parents as primary educators of their children, overseeing the implementation of an authentically Catholic curriculum, and ensuring the financial health of Willows Academy.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
A deep understanding of the curriculum and pedagogy of an authentically Catholic academy, and the intellectual tradition of the Catholic ChurchCommitment to leading the schools faculty and staff with diligence and humilityManifest love for students and commitment to shepherding their growth in imitating Christ, loving God & His Church, including the execution of consistent and wise disciplineProven success in a senior administrative role in a Catholic schoolPassion for and expertise in identifying, developing, and supporting excellent facultyExpertise, excellence, and authority as a classroom teacher (e.g. an authoritative teacher of teachers)
Ability to lead in all situations with composure, gravitas, humility, and prudenceA robust, mission-aligned vision for the development of faculty and student cultureProven ability to set, communicate, and lead a team to achieve strategic goalsProven administrative acumen, including the creation of operational systems, effective decision-making, and financial management skills such as budgeting and resource allocationExcellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging all members of the community in the full range of contexts from public address to private crucial conversationsAbility to lead during crises or emergencies with composure and effective decision-makingBachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college or universityStrongly Preferred:
Advanced Degree in relevant area of studyResponsibilities:Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to refine and manifest the schools mission and strategic future; articulate that mission to all constituencies, including parents, faculty, staff, and students, as well as alumnae and the broader community.
Embody and represent the mission of the school to all.Ensure that every element of the school life reflects the principles set down by the mission of the school and the dignity of each individual.
Review, execute, and administer the policies of the School as set by the Board of Directors. Supervise faculty to ensure that school policies are followed.Serve as a liaison to the Board of Directors, keeping them informed on the educational aspects of the schools operation; represent the Board to parents, faculty, staff, students, and all constituencies.
Work in collaboration with the Assistant Head of School, and the Director of Advancement and the Chief Financial Officer to make leadership decisions that enact the mission and strategic future of the school.
Develop and maintain the schools culture and quality of life, safe environment practices and policiesOversee the disciplinary program of the school, serves as the final court of appeal for disciplinary action related to any student or employee.
Communicate effectively and partner with cooperating parents in achieving the mission of the school.Provide leadership in shaping and overseeing the schools academic, formational, and extracurricular programs. Assesses the effectiveness of the various operations and programs of the school, and report to the Board of Directors.
Attract, select, hire, develop, evaluate, and retain properly qualified faculty and staff.
If you are interested in this position, please send a resume and letters of interest to Grace Liffrig:
