Academic Dean Upper School (2026-2027)

Application window is anticipated to close on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The application window may close sooner if the school receives an acceptable number of qualified candidates to proceed in the selection process. No late applications will be accepted once the posting closes. Please complete all steps and submit your interest only via the online job application portal.

Academic Dean Upper School (AY 2026-2027)

NOTE: 12-month position

Start Date: Based on agreement; new academic year commences on August 3, 2026 Coed Day School, Grades JK-12, 725 Students 13820 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville, NC www.southlakechristian.org

Mission

SouthLake Christian Academy exists for the sake of God’s glory and mission; proclaiming the gospel, educating and discipling the whole person in all aspects of God’s reality.

A Thriving Christian School in an Idyllic Setting near Charlotte

SouthLake Christian Academy was founded in 1994 as a ministry of SouthLake Presbyterian (PCA) Church. The school started with just 23 students in grades K-3, and now enrolls 725 students in junior kindergarten through 12th grade. As the school has grown, it has broadened its program to now offer a rigorous academic program, outstanding athletics, and a deep commitment to the arts. While it is significantly larger than it was at the time of its founding, SLCA retains a smaller-school atmosphere, where all members of the community are known by name and where the distinct academic, personal, and spiritual needs of students are supported.

The vision of SouthLake Christian is that Christ may be preeminent in all things. Because of this, the SLCA community sees the school as a mission, where students are taught the gospel of Jesus Christ through daily instruction in God’s Word and integration of biblical principles into every academic, artistic, athletic, service and social endeavor. It is the school’s hope that each student and family that comes to SouthLake Christian will come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

An Outstanding Opportunity

SLCA Seeks An Employee Who Enthusiastically Embraces And Champions The School’s Mission Of Providing An Outstanding Academic Program Rooted In The Christian Faith, While Instilling a Commitment To Ethical Behavior. The Successful Candidate Will Reflect

• A commitment to a community whose core values are respect, kindness, integrity, and joy
• Dedication to SLCA’s Christian mission and values
• Demonstrated expertise in supporting academic program excellence in the Upper School
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable demeanor
• The ability to build relationships in the campus community
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Create Upper School schedule (May- June)
• Review handbook and make necessary changes with principal and Dean of Students
• Oversee Drop/Add (July-August)
• Monitor grades
• Monitor graduation requirements for juniors and seniors
• Oversee Athletic Probation- contact teachers, coaches and parents
• Oversee excessive attendance- contact students with warnings and final decisions
• Oversee Saturday School- contact teachers for needed work, contact students and parents and find teacher to proctor
• Develop a tutor network to offer to parents
• Meet with students who are struggling academically
• Work closely with ADC with their students
• Meet with new Upper School teachers during Orientation
  
  

Serve as the frontline Dean of Students during the 10 months when students are on campus and perform the following:

• Review handbook at the end of the year and make changes with principal and academic dean
• Monitor student behavior during the school year
  
  

a. First contact for teachers

b. Meet with students with infractions c. Review students’ behavior in Renweb

d. Contact parents when necessary

• Oversee DAC (Discipline Action Committee) for the Upper School
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Rotate teachers on and off committee b. Arrange meetings when necessary
• Attend all Middle School meetings
• Inform principal when behaviors escalate to DAC, ISS or suspension level
• Monitor tardies and early morning tardy detention
• Position self on the rolling cart in the hallway whenever possible
• Monitor vape detectors
• Oversee Saturday Service (find teacher to monitor, contact students and parents)
• Help teachers with behavior strategies/cell phone policy and dress code
• Lunch duty every Wednesday
  
  

Education: A master’s degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field is highly preferred. A bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: At least five years of experience in a leadership role, preferably at the upper school level or in JK-12 education.

Application Materials Requested

Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following materials as soon as possible via our online job application portal.

• Letter of Interest addressed to the Search Committee
• Current Resume
• Statement of Faith
• Statement of Academic Dean Philosophy
• A list of five or more references with contact information (name, relationship to candidate, phone and email addresses). References will not be contacted until candidates reach the finalist stage of the search process.
  
  

Please submit application materials for this opportunity via https://jobs.appone.com/SouthLakeChristianAcademy. Please note application materials will not be accepted via email.

For questions and application support, contact the Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Ramos, at jramos@southlakechristian.org. Main Office: (704) 949-2200, Business Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM