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Job Description
Our next head of school is tasked to be our strategic and spiritual leader. We are in our third year of educating over 200 students in the light of God’s Word, helping them establish roots for a lifetime of learning, leadership, service, and worship to the glory of God. Check out our opportunity profile on our website!
Applications will be continuously processed until the time that a new Administrator is appointed. Nominations, expressions of interest, confidential inquiries, and questions concerning this search should be submitted to Dr. Josh Bowar (320.979.9598) from the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE), the consultant assisting Strong Roots Christian School in this search. If, after reading this Opportunity Profile, you sense that the gifts and experience God has given you are a good match for Strong Roots Christian School, we invite you to begin the inquiry process. We handle all candidate information and conversations with utmost confidentiality.
To apply, please provide the following for review.
- A current resume
- A two- to three-minute video introducing yourself and speaking about your passion for Christian education
- Responses to the following essay questions (totaling four pages or fewer):
- Describe your spiritual journey of faith in Jesus Christ. Indicate how God is using you in your work, in your church, and in your community. How has your relationship with Jesus Christ shaped your career and influenced your decision to apply for this position?
- Describe your experience with Christian education, both personally and professionally. How would you define the marks of educational excellence in a Christian school?
- Describe your leadership style. If you have taken any leadership inventories (Gallup Strengths, SDI, VIA 24, etc.), feel free to share those results.
- Provide the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of four references who know you and your career well enough to comment on your suitability for the Administrator role at Strong Roots Christian School. (References will be contacted only after we have requested and received your permission to do so.)
Submit application materials to Dr. Josh Bowar at josh.bowar@cace.org with the subject line, “Strong Roots Christian School–Administrator.”
Job Requirements
1. In order to fulfill the mission of the school, it is important that this position follow all school policies, procedures, and philosophies located in the employee handbook and other sources, both written and verbal.
2.Wholeheartedly agree to and fulfill the school’s statement of faith and Christian code of conduct.
3.Demonstrate and live a deep understanding of Christian education.
4.Demonstrate success as an administrator and hold a current (or be willing to pursue) an administrative license, including the evaluator endorsement.
5.Skills in collaboration, research, and innovation.
6.Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, school supporters, faculty, and staff.
7.The ability to show leadership with students, parents, school supporters, faculty, and staff.
8.Understand, articulate, and exemplify teaching, learning, and leading from a Christian perspective.
9.Understand, support, and fulfill the mission of Strong Roots Christian School and all policies and procedures (available upon request).
10.Demonstrate a love of learning and serving others.
Education Requirements
1. Teaching Experience
2. Iowa Administrator License (or ability to acquire one)