Headmaster

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Headmaster / CEO

Denver, CO

Classification: Certified/Licensed (or equivalent)

Terms of Employment: 12 Month / 240 Days

Annual Salary: $110,000–$125,000 (up to $135,000 for highly experienced candidates)

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP (part-time, moving to full-time)

A Classical School Leader:

A classical school leader is an important figure in a school and its surrounding community. He or she is entrusted with the education and well-being of its students and the academic reputation of that community, acting as a steward of substantial public or private funds and, ultimately, a contributor to the future viability of the nation through the passing on of wisdom and virtue to its future citizens. The leader of a classical school knows that he or she is shaping young men and women for lives of virtue, and that a classical education is a training for both the mind and the heart.

The leader is equally attentive to the school's curriculum, pedagogy, and culture, because he or she knows that ethical and intellectual living is practiced in and outside of the classroom. The school leader is an example of virtuous living and the love of learning for its own sake to the students and his or her community. He or she understands the value of a liberal arts education and can articulate that clearly and effectively. As a proponent of American classical education informed by the Western tradition, the school leader builds a culture focused on principled self-government and civic responsibility.

About the School:

We  (incorporated as a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit) are a new classical school slated to open in Fall 2026. All employees and board members are required to affirm the school’s statement of Christian faith. The school will open with a small number of grades (K–2 or K–3, approx. 40–50 students) and expand going forward.

Position Overview:

Seeking a Founding Headmaster/CEO with entrepreneurial drive, and a deep belief in classical education to lead the launch and growth of the school. The Headmaster will oversee all aspects of school development, from building plans, hiring faculty and recruiting families to setting the tone for academic and cultural excellence. As the leader of the school, he or she will be entrusted with the education and well-being of its students and the academic reputation of that community. The Headmaster must undertake the responsibilities of prudently stewarding substantial public and private funds and ultimately impart to posterity students willing and capable of sustaining America as a unique beacon of freedom and liberty.

Working with and Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Headmaster will:

• Launch the school in Fall 2026 with full enrollment and a strong founding faculty.
• Build strong ties with the local community, inspiring parents and donors to support and enroll.
• Satisfy the compliance requirements and the charter contract with the Colorado Charter School Institute with fidelity.
• Oversee the gradual grade-level expansion following a stepwise growth plan.
• Implement the mission, vision and core values of the school and shape a culture rooted in virtue, and the classical liberal arts
• Explore unique experiential learning opportunities, including rural educational opportunities at a ranch located in the southern part of the state.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides general management of all school operations, including academic, financial, personnel, regulatory, and facility areas.
• Observes teachers at defined intervals, documents results, and provides feedback as mentor and supervisor.
• Reports at regular school board meetings on the status of operations and plans for upcoming activities.
• Represents the school as the senior executive leader in interactions with the public, the school constituencies, the authorizer or accreditor, and other government agencies.

Desired Qualities and Characteristics:

• Leadership: Entrepreneurial, mission-driven, able to inspire faculty, families, and students.
• A commitment to school reform, energized with courage and governed by prudence. solid understanding of classical education and a dedication to the liberal arts.
• Experience of progressively responsible positions in school leadership.
• Teaching experience in K-12, preferably a classical school.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write for publication and to speak to groups.
• Strong research and judgment skills.
• Possesses the ability to attract families to enroll their students in the school.
• Possesses professional manners in both actions and appearance.
• Commitment to the school’s statement of faith.

Knowledge and Skills:

• A broad understanding of the classical liberal arts, its roots in the Western tradition, and its historical presence in American education prior to the 20th century.
• An understanding of the ills that plague contemporary primary and secondary schools and the root causes of those problems.
• Knowledge of the craft of the educator, and the ability to teach well.
• The ability to coach teachers to greater degrees of effectiveness in the classroom.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• The ability to maintain a high degree of energy and personal productivity, and to effectively manage the yield of others.
• The ability to prioritize and get things done.
• A general understanding of personnel management principles, including recruiting and hiring, supervising, and evaluating, and individual and organizational development.
• The intellectual and emotional strength to have difficult conversations.
• A general understanding of financial management principles, including planning a budget and managing it throughout a school year, the needs and expectations of regular auditing, and a system of sound fiscal controls.
• An interest in integrating hands-on experience–both in-doors and out-doors–with classical education (shop, gardening, ranching, etc.)
• An understanding of the school's respective state accountability or accreditation system for public schools, and laws relevant to the same, and validly qualified to possess the appropriate school leader credentials as required by law.
• A working and up-to-date knowledge of Colorado state law as it pertains to education, or the proven ability to learn such state laws pertaining to education.

Compensation:

• Salary range: $110,000–$125,000 (up to $135,000 for exceptional experience).
• Performance bonuses (15–20%) tied to enrollment growth and school success.

Benefits:

• Success Benchmarks (Year One)
• Full enrollment in initial grades.
• Strong founding faculty of 3–4 teachers.
• High parent satisfaction and growing community demand.

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• Professional growth coaching designed to foster enduring professional development, career advancement, and human flourishing.

To Apply:

Send your resume to www.solrcc.com/submit-cv, email goodwork@solrcc.com, or call 303-276-3118 for more information.

Please include:

• Resume.
• Cover letter (why you are a fit for this mission).
• References
• One-page reflection on the mission of classical education.