Dean of Students

Description

Purpose Statement

Valley Christian High School is seeking a Dean of Students for the 2025-2026 school year.  The Dean of Students serves as a key leader in fostering a Christ-centered, nurturing, and positive educational environment at Valley Christian High School. The role requires a strong commitment to Christian values, leadership, and a dedication to the holistic development of students. The Dean of Students collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and parents to ensure an environment conducive to spiritual growth, academic excellence, and personal integrity. This position will include teaching part-time in the candidate’s subject area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource and advocate for students, fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and empathy.
• Collaborate with counselors to address the emotional, spiritual, and academic needs of students.
• Support faculty and staff in managing classroom behavior and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Act as a liaison between students, parents, and staff to address concerns and ensure effective communication.
• Develop and enforce policies related to student behavior, attendance, and facility use in alignment with the school’s mission.
• Oversee student conduct, implementing disciplinary measures consistent with biblical principles.
• Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions, student achievements, and other relevant data.
• Serve as a part-time classroom teacher including developing lesson plans and teaching
• Partner with the principal and other administrators to support the overall mission and strategic goals of the school.
• Cultivate a supportive and inclusive school culture that reflects Christian values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ as evidenced by a personal and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated by a commitment to living out biblical principles and modeling Christ-like behavior.
• Empathy: capacity to work with a diverse student population and engage a wide range of student experiences with grace.
• Collaborative: be a team builder who works well with colleagues, parents, and students.
• Support Student Activities director regarding student-events
• Be a member of the team that supervises extra-curricular activities, events and competitions.

Benefits Include:

• Generously subsidized health benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Tuition Discounts
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Up to 17 paid holidays
• Salary Range: $68,640 - $97,474 annually based on education and experience

For consideration, applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/fingerprinting and a drug screen.  Please submit resumes and apply on our website at https://www.vcschools.org/employment

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools strives for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual student’s needs. The school was founded in 1935 on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life, and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students.  Valley Christian Schools has over 1,300 students in preschool through 12th grade. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California.

Valley Christian Schools is a non-profit 501(c)3 religious organization and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in education, administration, or youth ministry, preferably within a Christian school setting.
• A bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, education, and behavior management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Active membership/attendance at a Protestant Christian church is required.
• Supports the Mission and Doctrinal Statement of Valley Christian Schools

Salary : $68,640 - $97,474