Headmaster
Chesterton Academy of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati (CABPGF)
(Portland, OR)
Our mission is to raise up a new generation of joyful leaders and saints educated in the classical tradition and truths of the Catholic faith. Our goal is to combine the highest levels of academic excellence with forming the whole student through Catholic spiritual formation in faith, hope and charity.
The headmaster will grow the school & build on over two years of foundational work to lead the school to the next level of joyful operational excellence, lead teachers, and attract and retain students and families.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:
- Faith central to work environment
- Working with engaged students focused on the search for truth, goodness and beauty
- Joy in leading a school with a longstanding history
- Ample support, including from Chesterton Schools Network and Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Portland
- The beauty of living in the Pacific Northwest with mild climate, endless outdoor activities such as year-around skiing, vibrant neighborhoods and suburbs, cultural events including the William Byrd Festival and a strong Catholic community.
- Competitive salary and help with benefits and relocation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- As headmaster, you will be responsible for implementing the school’s academic vision and mission, both strategically and in day-to-day operations. As such you will report directly to and collaborate with the Board of Trustees.
- Create an encouraging environment that attracts and retains students and families.
- Responsible for the hiring, inspiring, evaluation, training and developing of our teachers.
- Oversee adherence to the CSN curriculum and ensure that classes are academically rigorous.
- Conduct weekly 1-1 meetings with each teacher covering at least the following: adherence to the curriculum, homework load, classroom management and professional development. Ensure that teachers understand and adhere to school policies.
- Conduct classroom observations as part of evaluation process; also arrange for master teachers and school leaders to conduct observations. May teach 1-3 classes while the school is growing. Help faculty to cultivate truly Socratic classrooms.
- Participate in student recruitment, especially by developing a welcoming, effective shadow day program. Create fun events for prospective students and parents, and give presentations as needed for school events and open houses.
- Build strong parent-school relationships and promote enthusiasm for classical education among our parents. Ensure that teachers communicate regularly with parents and review homework load.
- Promote and administer standardized tests, especially the CLT (CLASSIC LEARNING TEST). Utilize the results to improve our instructional process.
WHAT YOU OFFER – YOUR SKILLS, MISSION FIT AND PASSIONS:
- Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the teachings of the church and demonstrate a commitment to Catholic secondary education; must take the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.
- An appropriate Master’s degree or higher (or equivalent applicable experience).
- 3+ years of experience classroom teaching and/or administration.
- Teaching experience in a classical school or educated in a great books environment preferred.
- Teaching certificate, management or fund-raising experience are valued.
- Excellent leadership skills and excellent ability to organize, plan and set job priorities.
- Strong communication skills, both in personal interactions and for large groups.
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