WHAT IS FLINT HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?

Flint Hills Christian School (FHCS) is a private, independent, non-denominational, and discipleship-oriented

Christian school located in Manhattan, KS (approximately two hours west of Kansas City, MO). FHCS maintains

an average annual enrollment of approximately 215 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

FHCS is fully accredited through both ACSI and Cognia, boasts an average ACT score of 25 over the past 6

years, offers numerous athletics and extracurricular activities.

WHO ARE WE AT OUR CORE?

We are a school and community of Christ followers united by and committed to our mission to be an

extension of the Christian home in helping each child develop in mind, body, and spirit. In this context, we are

not a replacement for the home or the church. Our ultimate goal is to equip and prepare well-educated,

mature Christian men and women to best fulfill God’s calling in their lives. We stand upon and are inspired by

five core values which represent the heart and soul of FHCS. First and foremost, we operate from a Biblical,

Christ-centered foundation in all that we do. We are rigorously academic – we place tremendous value on

the quality of education we offer. Accordingly, we are proud of and grateful for our exceptional faculty who

serve as strong and faithful educators for our students every day. We are fully committed to discipleship and

Christ-centered mentorship as we realize learning through long-standing relationships with positive role

models is critical to ongoing growth and maturity. Finally, we are independent and non-denominational,

operating with complete institutional freedom as we strive to follow and honor the Lord alone.

WHERE ARE WE GOING AS A SCHOOL?

Numerous parents, teachers, administrators, Board members, students, and community supporters have

faithfully and consistently gone before the Lord in prayer for several years seeking the Lord’s guidance for our

school. Over the past two years, these FHCS prayer warriors have been inspired by the Lord to pursue a bold

growth plan, called Vision 2030. We believe the Lord has called us to prepare to serve 300 students by 2030 by

pursuing advancements in several key areas including Staff Development, an enhanced Student Experience,

Marketing, Facilities Improvement, and Long-term Investment. Vision 2030 is big and bold. And, so is the Lord.

We are completely trusting Him. And we fully expect this vision from the Lord to be fully realized. Within

Vision 2030, there is a tremendous amount of margin available for new and different priorities, strategies, and

ideas.

JOB SUMMARY

The Head of School plays a key role in contributing to successful outcomes in spiritual development, academic

excellence, staff development and retention, extra-curricular achievement, and student enrollment growth.

The Head of School also plays a key leadership role with the Board and staff by consistently engaging with the

community, serving as a visible and vocal ambassador for the school, continuously enhancing and expanding a

Biblically-centered culture of growth, and delivering on the five strategic priorities of Vision 2030. The Head of

School reports to the President of the FHCS School Board and directly supervises staff, teachers, and

administrators.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spiritual Leadership:

• Builds and continuously cultivates a culture of Biblically-based spiritual discipline and growth for students,

teachers, and administrators

• Demonstrates Biblically-based spiritual leadership in daily actions and decisions

• Ensures Biblical concepts are directly incorporated into curriculum and daily instruction

• Acts in a Biblical manner with integrity and fairness

• Holds students, teachers, and administrators accountable for acting in a Biblical manner with integrity and

fairness

• Transparently shares personal spiritual development in Christ with teachers and administrators

• Holds all teachers accountable for the spiritual development of each of their students

Strategic Leadership:

• Collaborates with the Board to develop and refine long-range vision, strategic plans, goals, and supporting

tactics that enable FHCS to grow, operate effectively and meet financial obligations

• Effectively communicates the vision, strategies, and goals of FHCS to teachers, administrators, parents,

students, and community leaders and stakeholders

• Identifies and supports strategies for school innovation and continuous improvement

• Collaboratively leads teachers and administrators in demonstrating daily actions and executing tactics that

enable strategic plans and goals to be fulfilled

• Collaborates effectively with other school committees to carry out tactics and actions that align with and

enable the achievement of strategic plans and goals

• Partners with the Board in carrying out strategic plans and the priorities of Vision 2030

Instructional & Extra-Curricular Leadership:

• Maintains high visibility throughout the school

• Maintains and role models a positive attitude and approachable demeanor

• Communicates thoroughly and effectively with faculty and staff

• Collaborates with teachers to develop rigorous academic goals and plans, and ensures the implementation

of essential curriculum and assessment

• Empowers faculty and staff to lead educational approaches and extra-curricular activities and make

decisions individually and collectively as a staff

• Consistently engages with faculty, solicits, and listens to the feedback, concerns, and suggestions

• Regularly observes faculty and delivers teacher evaluations that include positive reinforcement of effective

approaches and constructive suggestions for improvement

• Collaborates with each teacher to identify a development goal each semester and actively support each

teacher in achieving their development goal

• Identifies and develops effective leaders among the faculty and staff

• Instills a culture of extra-curricular excellence and high achievement

• Oversees and works with the Athletic Director and coaches to continuously grow the effectiveness of

existing athletic teams and new athletic opportunities

• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, and volunteers to grow the effectiveness of new and existing

extracurricular programs in music, performing arts, spiritual development, professional fields, and academic

development

Family & Community Leadership:

• Proactively develops and grows relationships with parents and families within the school

• Addresses parent concerns in a timely, proactive, and objective manner

• Involves families and volunteers in educational approaches and extra-curricular activities

• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to the diversity of our students and families

• Consistently maintains a visible and active presence within the Manhattan-area community

• Builds and grows relationships with area churches and pastors and collaborates effectively with these

partners to strengthen the overall kingdom for Christ across the Manhattan-area community

• Consistently engages with community leaders and partners and serves as a passionate visible and vocal

ambassador and advocate for Flint Hills Christian School within the community

School Management & Administration:

• Works to create an emotionally safe and inviting environment for students, staff, families, and guests

• Maintains a physically safe and clean school

• Develops and maintains a master calendar and schedules

• Demonstrates strong and effective organization and time management

• Collaborates effectively with the FHCS School Board

• Ensures school programs and procedures comply with state and ACSI guidelines

CURRICULUM AND SPECIAL SERVICES:

● Collaborate with school staff and teachers as well as USD 383 for the purpose of maintaining services

and programs.

● Collaborate with teachers, students, and families regarding student intervention process (SIT)

● Provide leadership in the coordination between supplemental programs and the core instructional

program for the purpose of maximizing the educational program.

● Compile data from a variety of sources for the purpose of evaluating school curriculum.

● Coordinate with Head of School to facilitate meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. regarding curriculum,

IEP, health, and accreditation.

● Help identify new and innovative curriculum and instruction practices and materials for the purpose of

providing effective and efficient education services.

● Collaborate with the HoS to speak into the curriculum content for the purpose of achieving outcomes

in relation to FHCS mission, vision, values and for ACSI accreditation.

ADMISSIONS:

● Collaborate with Director of Advancement regarding admission of new and current families.

● Review admission applications and supplemental documentation to effectively conduct family/student

interviews.

● Review and evaluate all enrollment packets and make appropriate acceptance and denial

recommendations, when necessary

● Communicate with families regarding acceptance or denial when needed.

PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent use of fine motor and gross motor skills with fingers, hands, and arms.

• Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawl and climbing stairs.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

• Professional appearance appropriate for school and community meetings and events

• Evening and weekend work as needed.

WHAT KIND OF PERSON ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a person of great faith in Jesus Christ who can build upon our strong foundation and help

Flint Hills Christian School flourish in its next season of growth. We are looking for a high-integrity, biblically

grounded and caring individual, a passionate educator of youth, a strong developer of student's unique

potential, an enthusiastic leader, a strong communicator, a passionate champion of Christian Education who

deeply believes in Christian education. If you have these qualities, you have great potential to succeed as a

part of our Flint Hills Christian School community.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND, COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISE:

• Successful experience working in formal and/or informal educational.

• Relationship building effectiveness.

• Collaboration experience working with a broad team.

• Oral and written communication skills and effectiveness.

• Planning and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated classroom management capabilities.

• Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity.

• High learning agility and adaptability

• Personal faith in Jesus Christ with a vibrant daily relationship and a passion for Christian education

• Actively participate in a local church

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a field of study relevant to this position

PREFERRED BACKGROUND, COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISE:

• Advanced degree from an accredited college/university in a field of study relevant to this position

• Valid license or the ability to obtain an ACSI license (where applicable)

• Proven experience as Principal of a school or working in a private Christian school.

• Administrative Certificate from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); or

willing to apply.

• Teaching experience required; 3 to 5 years administrative leadership preferred

• “Practical teaching ingenuity” – connecting learning content and activities to all ages and ability ranges

of students in innovative, pragmatic, meaningful, and highly relatable ways.

WHY WORK FOR FLINT HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL? WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Higher Call. Opportunity to glorify the Lord by serving in a key position for a Christ-centered school.

• Health Insurance. Seventy-five percent of premiums paid for health insurance for employee coverage.

Family coverage can be added for an additional cost.

• Simple IRA. FHCS offers a Simple Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and a dollar-for-dollar FHCS-

funded match of up to 3% of the Teacher’s base pay. Actual match is dependent on the Teacher’s

contribution rate to the Simple IRA and is applied each pay period.

• Life Insurance. $10,000 of term life coverage.

• Paid Holiday Leave. All standard school holidays including Christmas and spring vacations.

• Sick Leave. Eighty (80) hours of sick leave per year. Should additional one (1) year contracts be offered

in the ensuing year, unused sick leave may be allowed to accumulate up to two hundred forty (240)

hours. These days may be used for extended illness only.

• Personal Leave. Two (2) personal days each year granted upon request. Personal days may be used for

conducting business for family needs including vacation. Personal leave cannot accumulate for future

use.

• Maternity Leave. 6 weeks of maternity leave. 2 of the 6 weeks are paid by the school. 4 of the 6 weeks

are unpaid.

• Tuition Discount. 100% tuition discount for the first student. 50% discount for additional students.

• Flexible Spending Account. Tax-advantaged account for medical spending with school paying

administrative fees on the account.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

School type:

• Religious school

Ability to Relocate:

• Manhattan, KS 66502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person