Head of Lower School

About Veritas

Veritas School is a community of over 650 students and 90 faculty with a beautiful campus in Richmonds historic Northside. At Veritas we believe that a good education plays the long game and we seek to prepare students not only for college but for life. We offer a robust JK-12 classical education in a joyous and Christ-centered environment that is rooted in our belief that all areas of life provide opportunities to pursue the True the Good and the Beautiful. Veritas School is fully accredited and has consistently won local Top Workplace awards for creating a culture where employees feel engaged appreciated and fulfilled.

Position Summary

The Head of Lower School provides academic spiritual and cultural leadership to faculty students and parents in the Lower School. The Head ensures that academic and co-curricular program align with Veritas mission to offer a robust classical and Christian education. He or she nurtures a warm and orderly culture where delight and diligence cohabit with the Gospel message. The Head of the Lower School reports to the Associate Head of School. Those reporting directly to the Head of Lower School include the Assistant Head of Lower School and the Lower School Faculty.

Essential Functions

• Embody and articulate the vision and mission of Veritas
• Provide vision direction and inspiration to faculty students and parents
• Promote scholarship spiritual growth and Christian community in the Lower School
• Supervise curriculum instruction and assessment in cooperation with the Academic Dean
• Hire develop and evaluate Lower School faculty and staff
• Provide instructional leadership and coaching for faculty
• Oversee and direct student discipline
• Build trust with parents through missional clarity relational warmth and situational wisdom
• Serve as a member of the schools senior leadership team

Other Duties

• Meet regularly with the faculty
• Maintain a regular schedule of teacher supervision observations and evaluation
• Manage the Lower School budget in coordination with Associate Head of School and business office
• Work with the Academic Dean to keep academic documents current evaluate and select curricular materials and review academic practices.
• Work with the Athletic Director to coordinate sixth graders participation in athletics
• Approve field trips and special activities
• Embody and articulate the vision and mission of Veritas
• Provide vision direction and inspiration to faculty students and parents
• Promote scholarship spiritual growth and Christian community in the Lower School
• Supervise curriculum instruction and assessment in cooperation with the Academic Dean
• Hire develop and evaluate Lower School faculty and staff
• Provide instructional leadership and coaching for faculty
• Oversee and direct student discipline
• Build trust with parents through missional clarity relational warmth and situational wisdom
• Serve as a member of the schools senior leadership team

Position Requirements

The Head of the Lower School is characterized by:

• Mature Christian wisdom identity and practice
• Commitment to the vision mission and core beliefs of Veritas
• Embodying the skills and virtues listed in the Portrait of a Student and the Portrait of a Faculty Member
• Longing and readiness to disciple students in virtue
• Emotional health and stability

The Head of the Lower School is able to:

• Motivate coach train problem-solve and evaluate faculty and staff
• Speak with eloquence and confidence
• Relate to people with high emotional and social intelligence patient listening and a calm manner
• Lead situations of conflict towards peaceful resolution and reconciliation
• Organize projects systems and tasks

The Head of Lower School understands:

• Classical education philosophy content and pedagogy
• The Christian tradition and its practices
• Child development

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

• Classroom teaching experience
• Masters Degree
• Leadership experience in a complex organization

Portrait of A Graduate

Veritas faculty staff and parents seek to cultivate graduates who:

• Understand and believe the Gospel enjoying a growing faith in Jesus Christ.
• Participate in the local body of Christ. Study Scripture pray and serve faithfully.
• Read deeply and charitably; reason truthfully and rigorously.
• Speak and write with wisdom and eloquence.
• Engage creation with wonder pursuing beauty and working diligently.
• Love and serve Christ the King bringing shalom by sharing the Gospel and acting for the good of others.

Required Experience:

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