Principal - Head of School

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Preparatory Academy is a new private school founded on Kingdom Principles location in Louisville KY.
We exist to see Students, developed from Every Socioeconomic Status Become Global Leaders who Lead with Kingdom Principles and Provide Solutions to their Communities and Abroad.
Our Mission is Mentoring Minds that Harness Atmospheres of Academic, Personal, and Social Growth.
We Mentor.
We Harness.
We Grow.
(MHG) The school intends to prepare the whole child through a student-centered, self-directed, inquiry-based, interdisciplinary approach that borrows concepts from the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
HOW TO APPLY Please submit a resume, cover letter, and responses to the following questions (two pages or less) to the M.
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Founding President at Dr.
Thomas@mhgprep.
com: Describe your spiritual journey of faith in Jesus Christ.
Indicate how God is using you in your work, church, and community.
How has your relationship with Christ-shaped your career and influenced your decision to apply for this Head of School position? Describe your leadership style Principal leadership: is a significant factor driving the high performance of teachers and students.
The Principal at MHG Prep develops learning communities with strong adult and student cultures that are academically rigorous and exude the joy of learning and a love for the things of the kingdom.
The Head of school leader at MHG must project urgency, show a commitment to consistently improving, be open to giving and receiving feedback, demonstrate a dedication to collaboration and teamwork, unapologetically wear a “network hat” (decisions are in service of the larger organization and all Children, not just our school), and hold an unwavering high bar rooted in love for all scholars, families, and staff.
Spiritual Leadership Strengthen and establish a Christ-centered school culture that promotes a clear Kingdom witness to students and the broader M.
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Provide direct, mature spiritual leadership to the staff, students, and broader M.
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People Leadership Can care for people and challenge them.
Can provide an adult culture role model, by developing and protecting the adult culture.
Can build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including across lines of difference, and invest and motivate others, including staff, families, and scholars.
Can give and receive feedback to/from others; Is empathetic but has unapologetically high expectations.
Takes ownership and acknowledges the role they play in success and gaps at the school.
Able to inspire and motivate a team.
Instructional Leadership Able to effectively manage and coach other adults.
Knows what excellent teaching and leading look like (including planning) and can model this through his/her own teaching and leading (both related to academics/rigor and culture) Has a strong content knowledge in core content areas.
Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data against goals or desired outcomes and can prioritize.
Coaches’ secondary leaders on meeting their goals and outcomes.
Implements effective assessment systems and uses data to inform decisions.
Leads all aspects of curriculum and assessment implementation and ensures consistency within the school program and alignment with state and other rigorous standards.
Teacher Coaching and Evaluation Conducts daily teacher observations and provides real-time feedback to move the needle on student outcomes.
Oversees faculty and staff, including recruitment, evaluation, retention, and dismissal, and holds primary responsibility for professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and program decisions.
Leads faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily homework, and regular and productive after-school tutoring.
Foster's commitment amongst staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and priorities.
Holds all staff accountable for meeting a high bar for student performance, including requirements for multilingual learners and exceptional children.
School Culture Builds a joyful and rigorous school culture.
Fosters consistency in academic and behavioral expectations.
Collaborates with school staff to support student’s academic and socio-emotional development.
Family Engagement Communicates regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children’s performance and correspond about school policies, trips, events, etc.
Responds to family concerns promptly and effectively.
Personal Organization and Efficacy Incorporates feedback quickly to rapidly build skills; seeks out feedback and is consistently eager for feedback from others; has a “learner” mindset and is humble.
Works towards goals and has a deep sense of personal responsibility.
Manages multiple types of work and is highly organized, timely, and responsive.
Adaptively and strategically problem-solve.
Flexible and willing to change course when necessary; excited to take on new things or propose new ideas, including in areas potentially outside of the initial “job description.
” Relentless Communicates clearly and inspires others in a variety of contexts.
Skills and Characteristics Committed to the mission and vision of M.
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Preparatory Academy Eager to learn and have a growth mindset Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Well-developed emotional intelligence and moral character High level of personal organization and planning Receptive and responsive to feedback Proactive and self-directed Education and Qualifications A born-again believer in Jesus Christ and active participant in Kingdom work that stands in agreement with M.
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Statement of Faith.
Must understand the things of the Kingdom and flow in spiritual gifts.
Personal characteristics of leadership, integrity, humility, enthusiasm, and strength.
Broad organizational leadership experience.
A demonstrated commitment to Christian education and support of the IB school model.
A master’s degree; advanced degree in education or related field a plus Prior Principal experience, preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience Middle/High school experience Knowledge of state and federal mandates Successful experience leading and coaching adults.
Teaching and leadership experience with a record of high student achievement If not currently certified, a commitment to obtaining the necessary certification.
HOW TO APPLY Please submit a resume, cover letter, and responses to the following questions (two pages or less) to the M.
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Founding President at Dr.
Thomas@mhgprep.
com: Describe your spiritual journey of faith in Jesus Christ.
Indicate how God is using you in your work, church, and community.
How has your relationship with Christ-shaped your career and influenced your decision to apply for this Head of School position? Describe your leadership style.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: $56,562.
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00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift After school Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Bonus opportunities Commission pay Ability to commute/relocate: Louisville, KY 40217: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person www.
mhgprep.
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