Head of Schools

Job Requirements

• Continuous improvement of school affordability by increasing enrollment, the tuition grant fund and efficient use of school resources.
• Sustain Holland Christian Schools through effective use of finances, partnerships, and programs.
• Build and grow relationships with current and future donors.
• Know the pulse of the students, parents, staff, board, donors, and each individual school building.
• Advise and inform the Board with clarity and wisdom.
• Build a strong Christian community in the Holland/Zeeland area by engaging families and churches through communication, school representation and school service projects.
• Analyze local and global academic developments; use outcomes to improve school performance.
• Leads strategic and tactical development of a grade and program plans (which are in alignment with facility planning).
• Solidify Holland Christian as the local school of choice and a regional employer of choice.

Christian Commitment Requirements

• Live out your faith in the community. Be a person of impeccable character and passion for Christ and His Kingdom – a model of faith and commitment lived out in our school.
• Sense a calling – a mission from God – in your work and vocation.
• Be a member in good standing of a local Christian church.
• Support the basis and purpose of the school.  “The educational program of the school is founded upon the infallible Word of God as interpreted by the common Reformed creeds (Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed) and confessions, such as the Three Forms of Unity (Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, and the Canons of Dort), the Westminster Standards (Westminster Larger and Smaller Catechism, Westminster Confession of Faith), or the Second London Baptist Confession” (from the Articles of Incorporation).
• Indicate personal agreement with the Reformed creeds and confessions by signing the “Faith Covenant,” which indicates that the doctrines of the Reformed Creeds and confessions “fully agree with the Word of God.”  The “Faith Covenant” goes on to testify that out of gratitude “for these expressions of faith, [you] promise to be formed and governed by them… heartily believe and will defend their doctrines faithfully, conforming [your] teaching, leading, serving, and living to them.”
• Align with and defend the Holland Christian School Employee Expectations.

Core Competencies

• Developing the Team – Sets clear direction for the team creating strong morale; shares wins and successes; is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretch objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue on work and results.
• Managerial Courage – Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Strategic Agility – Sees ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences and trends accurately; articulates credible possibilities; can create and deliver competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; constantly performs and delivers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Focus on Those Served – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of those served internally and externally; systematically gets feedback and uses it for improvements; acts with those we serve in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining trust and respect.
• Hiring and Staffing – Approaches hiring and staffing strategically with a clear mission-critical process and engagement of others; hires the best people available from inside or outside without hiring in own likeness; is not afraid of selecting strong people; assembles a talented staff.
• Organizational Acumen – Knows how educational institutions work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, and trends affecting the institution; knows the competition and is willing to make appropriate comparisons; engages strategies and tactics in the competitive educational marketplace.
• Comfort with Influencers – Can deal comfortably with influential people; can relate 1:1, in a small group, or for large presentations without undue tension or nervousness; understands other leaders; can determine the best way to get things done by responding to their needs; can craft approaches seen as appropriate and positive…without being crafty.
• Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; doesn’t stop at the first answer.

Education Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; a Christian education is preferred.
• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, or Business Administration is preferred.
• 5+years of related experience.