What are the responsibilities and job description for the Headmaster for Holy Family Classical Academy position at Holy Family Classical Academy?
Holy Family Classical Academy
For 2025 - 2026 school year, to start July 2025
Headmaster Job Description
PreK to 8th Grade
Reports to: Board of Directors
Administrative Model
The Headmaster, School Office Coordinator, and School Board will form the administrative team at Holy Family Classical Academy for the 2025-26 School Year
- The Headmaster is responsible for internal operations, including the instructional leadership of the school, supervision of instructional personnel, the curriculum, public relations, and student life.
- The School Office Coordinator is responsible for the business aspects of the administration including finances, bookkeeping, and payroll.
- The School Board is responsible for fundraising, strategic planning, and building facilities.
These leaders share responsibilities for nurturing and maintaining the mission and traditions of the school, and ensuring fidelity to the Magisterium. The Headmaster is hired by and reports directly to the School Board.
Summary
The Headmaster serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that adheres to our Catholic identity and meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. The Headmaster is responsible for the curriculum, instructional leadership of the school, supervision of instructional personnel, student life, discipline, related parent communication, and public relations.
The Headmaster must be practicing Roman Catholic, possess the minimum of a Master’s Degree, and demonstrate a commitment to Classical Catholic Primary education.
The School Board appoints the Headmaster of Holy Family Classical Academy. A collaborative relationship between the Headmaster and the School Board is vital. In addition to any teaching responsibilities, the duties of the Headmaster include: (1) curriculum and academic excellence; (2) instruction; (3) student life and discipline;
(4) parent communications; (5) student admissions; (6) guidance; (7) other school operations (8) public relations.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Curriculum and Academic Excellence
- Oversee adherence to curriculum
- Oversee implementation of changes to curriculum
- Oversee school accreditation process per School Board guidelines
Instruction
- Conduct classroom observations for faculty members as part of evaluation process
Parent Communications
- Meet with parents regarding student discipline and academic issues
- Communicate with parents about special events and school activities
Admissions
- Meet with prospective families, interview prospective students, and review student application material for admittance
- Oversee transfer student process (curriculum, regulations, forms, nancial)
- Review placement tests and contact parents with remedial needs
- Deliver presentations to prospective parents and students at selected school events in the absence of the board
Public Relations
- Leading school events
- Speaking at Mass
- Speaking to press
Human Resources
- Assists in employee matters
- Manages Faculty
Relationships
The Headmaster maintains the following working relationships:
- The Headmaster serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
- The Headmaster maintains a supervisory relationship with faculty.
Requirements
Education:
Mandatory - Master’s in Education or related field
Experience:
Significant teaching experience in a classical school environment; familiarity with the mission of Holy Family
Classical Academy and the teachings of the Catholic Church;
Certification:
Not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000