Headmaster – Chesterton Academy of Christ the King

Chesterton Academy of Christ the King, a member of the Chesterton Schools Network, seeks a joyful Catholic educator to lead our new high school, which will open at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Alexandria, VA, next fall.  The Chesterton curriculum grounds students in history and introduces them to the master works of the Christian tradition in all subjects, orienting them toward the good, the true, and the beautiful.  At Chesterton Academies, students attend daily Mass, grapple with the big questions of history, philosophy, and theology in Socratic seminars, read and discuss great literature, hone their logic and problem solving in math and science, and become articulate writers and speakers as well as compassionate and reflective young adults.  The headmaster serves as the spiritual, academic, and operational leader of the school, ensuring its fidelity to the Catholic faith and fleshing out its classical curriculum and pedagogy.  With the support of the Board of Directors and the Catholic Schools Network, this school leader will play a crucial role in forging the school’s identity, directing faculty, inspiring students, and partnering with families to form a vibrant and virtuous community.

Responsibilities:

• Foster a culture of faith, charity, and intellectual curiosity rooted in Catholic teaching
• Oversee the implementation of the Chesterton Academy curriculum
• Recruit, support, and evaluate dynamic and mission-driven faculty and staff
• Guide the formation of students in mind, body, and soul, sparking their curiosity, developing their talents, and deepening their relationship with Christ
• Enforce student discipline, communicate and partner with parents, and assist in preparing students for their next steps after graduation
• Oversee admissions, grow enrollment, and represent the school in the broader community
• Partner and communicate effectively with our host parish and its staff and ensure facilities are well cared for
• Lead all accreditation efforts and renewals needed
• Participate in annual budgeting process, allocating resources accordingly, and participating in fundraising events or meetings as needed

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• At least five years of teaching experience at the high school level, and an excitement about continuing to teach as part of this role, understanding the initially robust teaching time will diminish as enrollment and commensurate administrative duties grow
• Familiarity with the classical approach to education and an ability to inspire and support teachers
• Master’s Degree in any relevant field
• Virginia licensure and certification not required initially but must be obtained within the first two years
• Faithful and joyful practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church

Qualified headmaster candidates should submit the following materials to Careers@Chesterton-ChristTheKing.org:

• Current resume highlighting relevant credentials and experience
• Cover letter expressing interest in the position and alignment with the mission
• Two professional reference letters that speak to candidates’ abilities as an educator

Should a job offer be extended, candidates will need to provide official transcripts of all education, a letter of good standing from the pastor of their church, copies of any teaching license or certification, and a complete background check.