Valor Preparatory Academy · 5 days ago
Head of Upper School
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $85K/yrValor Preparatory Academy is a Christian, University-Model®, Classical school seeking a Head of Upper School to provide leadership for grades 6-12. The role involves supervising faculty, ensuring academic excellence, and fostering student development within a supportive community.
Education Management
Hiring Manager
Wesley Kanawyer
Responsibilities
Assist in hiring, supervising, observing, and evaluating Upper School faculty and staff
Provide high-quality professional development, coaching, and encouragement
Foster a positive, safe, and mission-aligned faculty and staff culture
Lead faculty meetings and oversee effective parent–teacher communication
Ensure a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with clear scope and sequence across all subjects
Collaborate in developing schedules, goals, and objectives for the Logic and Rhetoric Schools
Lead implementation of the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
Ensure graduates are well prepared for college and supported through the admissions process
Oversee student spiritual development, discipleship, and counseling (personal and spiritual)
Administer student discipline in alignment with Valor’s handbook and restorative practices
Expand enrichment and leadership opportunities that cultivate student growth and initiative
Maintain a positive, safe, and orderly student learning environment
Provide training and communication that equips parents as partners in formation
Serve with the admissions team to evaluate enrollment applications
Interview prospective families and represent Valor through tours and interest meetings
Maintain a visible, engaged presence on campus and at school activities and events
Participate in traffic duty, door sweeps, emergency planning, and safety drills
Respond promptly to safety concerns and collaborate with operations and emergency services
Participate fully in major school events including Grandparent’s Day, Christmas programs, athletics, and community gatherings
A personal, active faith in Jesus Christ that clearly defines and informs all aspects of life
Faithful involvement and good standing in a local church
A consistent pattern of humility, grace, strength of character, and the fruit of the Spirit
Strong relational instincts and the ability to build trust with students, parents, and staff
Professional, modest personal appearance and conduct
Commitment to ongoing personal, spiritual, and professional growth
Strong interpersonal skills and clear, articulate written and oral communication
Respect for constituted authority and loyalty to mission and leadership
Ability to delegate effectively and follow through with accountability
Skill in conflict resolution, discretion, and confidentiality
Comfort with high visibility in a close-knit school community
Ability to act objectively and ethically when one’s own children attend Valor
Qualification
Required
A personal, active faith in Jesus Christ that clearly defines and informs all aspects of life
Faithful involvement and good standing in a local church
A consistent pattern of humility, grace, strength of character, and the fruit of the Spirit
Strong relational instincts and the ability to build trust with students, parents, and staff
Professional, modest personal appearance and conduct
Commitment to ongoing personal, spiritual, and professional growth
Strong interpersonal skills and clear, articulate written and oral communication
Respect for constituted authority and loyalty to mission and leadership
Ability to delegate effectively and follow through with accountability
Skill in conflict resolution, discretion, and confidentiality
Comfort with high visibility in a close-knit school community
Ability to act objectively and ethically when one's own children attend Valor
Benefits
100% tuition remission for children
Retirement match
Opportunity to serve in a flourishing Christian, classical school during a historic season of growth
Company
Valor Preparatory Academy
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase