Head of School - Faith Academy Bellville

Meet Faith Academy Bellville

Faith Academy of Bellville provides a quality, Christian education within a loving and structured environment for students ranging from 12 months old through their senior year of high school. With a core mission centered on a Bible-based education, the staff and faculty are dedicated to preparing students for real-life experiences by fostering their personal relationship with God. The school cultivates a distinct family atmosphere, focusing on helping students identify their God-given talents and overcome challenges. By aiming to be an extension of each student's family, Faith Academy supports their academic, social, and spiritual development.

The academy's enriching curriculum is thoughtfully structured to enhance the learning process, featuring small class sizes that provide a more desirable student-teacher ratio and personalized attention. High school students have access to advanced academic opportunities, including dual credit and AP courses. Faith Academy strongly believes in a close partnership with parents, encouraging active involvement through volunteering and classroom observation to achieve shared goals in raising future leaders. With a 30-year history of excellence, the school has grown from nine students in 1994 to over 325 today, demonstrating a sustained commitment to its community and educational standards.

About the Head of School

The Head of School is a key leadership role responsible for the overall administration, operation, and growth of a private Christian PreK-12 school. This position requires a strong commitment to Christian values, educational leadership, and the ability to foster a Christ-centered learning environment. The Head of School will oversee academic programs, faculty and staff management, financial operations, and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with the school's mission and values.

At Faith Academy, the structure of authority includes an administrative team, the PIllars, that direct various areas of the day to day operations of the school. This group of servant leaders is led by the Head of School. The group maintains the "load bearing" principles of Faith Academy and ensures all decisions for the school's operations are in line with the mission statement, the statement of faith, and the foundational principles established by the school's founder, Mrs. Merlene Byler.

The Head of School's responsibilities include :

Spiritual and Character Leadership

• Maintain a close personal walk with the Lord and project the Board's spiritual leadership to staff, parents, and students.
• Serve as a "servant-leader" to families, faculty, and students.
• Ensure all staff uphold Christian virtues and act as Christian role models in their daily lives.
• Observe and implement the Love and Logic and FALCON program principles.

Overall School Administration and Policy

Academic Leadership

Human Resources Management

Financial Management

Student and Parent Relations

Public Relations and Development

Operations and Facilities

Board Communication and Support

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Head of School :

Education and Experience

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

The Head of School (HOS) at Faith Academy Bellville will bring a unique blend of spiritual maturity, leadership acumen, and interpersonal skills. Prospective candidates should possess the following personal characteristics :

The ideal candidate must maintain a close personal walk with the Lord and be fully supportive of FAB's Statement of Faith. This spiritual foundation is expected to be evidenced by their example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students. They should also have a sense of God's will for working in a Christian school and faithfully participate in a local church whose fundamental beliefs align with the school's statement of faith.

The HOS is expected to serve as a "servant leader" to families, faculty, and students. This includes manifesting the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model in daily living, and ensuring all staff uphold these virtues. They should demonstrate a "servant's attitude" and be willing to go beyond their job description when necessary.

The HOS should maintain a positive, encouraging spirit and utilize a "THINK before speaking" approach in conversations, ensuring what they say is True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind. They are expected to follow Biblical patterns for conflict resolution (Matthew 18 : 15-17) and avoid highly debatable or divisive topics.

Candidates must demonstrate professional personal appearance and abide by all school policies, procedures, and ethical codes. They should commit to upholding Faith Academy's Statement of Faith, Philosophy, Mission Statement, and Objectives. Furthermore, they must be aware of and fulfill all legal obligations, including child abuse reporting requirements.

Organizational and Interpersonal Acumen

The HOS should be able to resolve problems and concerns throughout the school, know when to defer issues to the appropriate authority, and ensure proper chains of command are followed.