RHETORIC HEADMASTERFull Time, Summer hours vary. Begins July 2027.
WCA Mission StatementPartnering with Christian parents, Westside Christian Academy equips students with a Biblically integrated, academically excellent, classical education so that they engage the world with the truth of the gospel and the love of Christ, near and far, across generations.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Rhetoric Headmaster is responsible for the spiritual, cultural, academic, and administrative leadership of students in 9th-12th grade. We seek an individual who leads with humility, virtue, and wisdom. They must be a decisive self-starter who also desires to work collaboratively with our excellent faculty and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: (but not limited to)
Provide leadership to strengthen our rhetoric school (9th-12t and partner with the logic headmaster in developing our new logic school (6th-8th grade). Currently 7th-12th grade is together as an "upper school." Next year we will have a distinct logic school (6th-8th) and rhetoric school (9th-12th).
Work with the Head of School and Academic Dean to strengthen the academic program.
Supervise, mentor, coach, evaluate the logic and rhetoric faculty. This includes observing classrooms and providing meaningful feedback.
Lead faculty meetings and assist with professional development.
Partner with the parents of logic and rhetoric students.
Contribute to the WCA leadership team.
Assist with hiring
Foster a Christ-centered culture
QUALIFICATIONS:
A follower of Jesus Christ and personal agreement with our Statement of Faith and lifestyle agreement
Bachelor's degree required
Biblical and theological acuity
History of service and commitment to a local church
Ability to build relationships
Ability to multitask without distancing from relationship
Leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to mentor, encourage, and develop faculty
A demonstrated commitment to growing in knowledge
A strong sense of humor
As a PreK - 12 Classical and Christian school in suburban Cleveland, WCA is committed to quality instruction through the lens of a Biblical worldview in a nurturing environment. We use classical methodology that includes grammar, Latin, logic, rhetoric and daily instruction from God's Word. WCA is a family-oriented community, united by the bond of being Christ followers who desire our children to grow in godly character with a zeal for learning. To learn more, explore our website at westsideacademy.org
