Description

Gray Road Christian Head of School

Description and Expectations of the Position

Gray Road Christian School (GRCS) seeks an experienced, mission-driven Head of School with a genuine and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a clear testimony of faith, and a passion for nurturing students spiritually, academically, and socially. The candidate will wholeheartedly embrace the school’s theological convictions and be an active member of Gray Road Baptist Church (GRBC).

This seasoned, visionary leader will bring proven experience in Christian education or ministry leadership and demonstrate strength in building a healthy school culture, developing faculty and staff, and cultivating strong relationships with families, donors, and the broader community. Serving as the school’s chief executive officer, the Head of School will report to the Elders of GRBC and oversee daily operations, strategic planning, and faithful execution of the school’s mission.

As GRCS advances in accreditation, the Head of School will strengthen the school’s spiritual, academic, and operational foundations by overseeing curriculum, enrollment growth, and financial stewardship, while ensuring alignment with a biblical worldview. This role calls for both a skilled administrator and a spiritual shepherd who unites the community and prepares students to live for Christ in all areas of life.

Requirements

Leadership Characteristics

• Authentic faith in Jesus Christ with active church involvement and theological alignment
• Visionary, servant leader able to articulate and execute a plan for continued growth
• Relational, collaborative leader who builds trust with faculty, staff, parents, students, the Board, donors, and the wider community.
• Skilled communicator, both written and verbal, capable of inspiring, uniting, and informing diverse audiences.
• Strategic and organized administrator capable of leading complex, missionaligned operations
• Committed to academic excellence within a distinctly Christian framework
• Skilled in fundraising and development, fostering a culture of generosity
• Resilient and adaptable leader equipped to guide a growing school

Core Responsibilities

Spiritual & Cultural Leadership

o   Provide spiritual leadership by modeling a Christ-centered life and cultivating a healthy, mission-aligned, biblically rooted school culture.

Board Partnership & Governance
o   Serve as chief executive officer, reporting to GRBC elders and advising the School Board. 

o   Implement Board policies, collaborate on vision and long-range planning, and serve as an ex-officio member of all Board committees serving as a non-voting member of the School Board.

Administrative Leadership
o   Supervise and evaluate administrative staff

o   Systematize office and financial workflows

o   Oversee daily operations including academics, personnel, finances, facilities, enrollment, and development

o   Recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff.

Instructional Leadership
o   Oversee curriculum and instructional programs to ensure academic rigor and biblical integration.

o   Ensure student needs are met with grace and accountability.

Accreditation Leadership
o   Lead and manage all aspects of school accreditation, including compliance, reporting, self-studies, site visits, and continuous improvement, progressing from foundational accreditation to full accreditation by 2028.

Development & Financial Leadership
o   Lead fundraising, marketing, and public relations efforts.

o   Develop and oversee the operating budget.

o   Cultivate strategic partnerships with donors and community stakeholders.

Operational Oversight
o   Ensure compliance with state, local, and accreditation requirements.

o   Manage business operations, facilities, safety, enrollment strategy, technology systems, vendors, and major projects.

o   Align operational systems between church and school where appropriate.

Reporting Structure

      Reports to the elders of Gray Road Baptist Church

      Works closely with: Church Elders, School Board, Finance Committees, Secretarial and Financial Staff

Qualifications

Education & Experience

      Master’s degree in education administration

      10+ years of administrative or operational leadership in elementary education

      Experience with boards, governance structures, or nonprofit leadership teams

Skills

      Strong governance and meeting facilitation skills

      High-level organizational and documentation skills

      Financial literacy with ability to interpret budgets and reports

      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation

      Full-time, exempt

      Salary commensurate with experience

      Benefits as provided by the church