the client seeks a deeply mission-aligned Executive Director to lead a K-12 classical charter school. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, strengthen academic and program outcomes for all students, serve as a visible presence in the community, and champion classical education. The role includes leading and supporting a dedicated team committed to the school’s values and vision.
The Executive Director is expected to steward the school’s finances and resources and to maintain strong alignment with the mission and model of a public, liberal arts-based classical education. This role is suited to a visionary, inspirational leader who balances warmth and relationship-building with adherence to mission, and who has demonstrated results in a similarly mission-aligned educational organization, non-profit, or school. Strong instruction-focused leadership and the ability to inspire a diverse school community through a unifying leadership presence are essential.
Ideal candidates typically bring at least 5–7 years of leadership experience in education, preferably in a charter or classical school setting, along with conviction in the values of rigorous liberal arts and classical education. The client expects exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong relationship-building abilities, and demonstrated intellectual curiosity coupled with humility. Application materials generally include a letter of interest and a resume/CV, and the client provides equal employment consideration without discrimination.