Head of School

Located in Mount Dora, Florida, just 35 minutes from Orlando, Mount Dora Christian Academy & Children’s Home (MDCA&CH) is a Christ-centered institution affiliated with the churches of Christ. With a strong Christian heritage, we serve as both a ministry and a mission field, offering opportunities to introduce students to Jesus and nurture their faith. Our campus serves more than 900 students from PK2 through 12th grade, and we are committed to integrating Christ into every aspect of student life—from the classroom and choir hall to the athletic field and beyond.

MDCA&CH is searching for a Head of School who is a dedicated follower of Jesus and passionate about creating an educational environment centered on active learning and classroom excellence. This leader will help shape an exceptional student experience while fostering a culture of collaboration, encouragement, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a visionary with a “what if” mindset, someone who builds strong teams, supports faculty and staff, and leads with wisdom and humility. Above all, we are searching for a leader who has a deep love for Jesus and faithfully serves the Church of Christ.

Direct Reports: secondary principal, elementary principal, preschool director, senior director of athletics, senior director of enrollment management, school nurses, director of information technology, director of bridge program, director of academic success center, and director of food services

Head of School Reports to President

Job Description

Academics

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
• Ensure a comprehensive and cohesive curriculum aligned to appropriate standards and biblically integrated across all levels of the school
• Maintain school data storage
• Regularly analyze data to monitor progress and plan for improvement
• Oversee the selection of the student information system and learning management system
• Ensure all applicable laws and accreditation standards are upheld in the issuance of grades, transcripts, and diplomas
• Maintain good relationships with colleges and universities and oversee all articulation agreements
• Recruit and hire qualified school faculty and staff
• Ensure an effective and efficient integration process for new teachers and mentoring for inexperienced teachers
• Oversee the evaluation of faculty and school staff
• Research and identify appropriate professional development opportunities for faculty training and growth
• Monitor teacher credentialing
• Direct all activities related to the accreditation process (Cognia, NCSA, FCIS)
• Oversee and implement a robust school improvement plan
• Oversee the structure and delivery of student support services
• Communicate regularly with all stakeholders
• Engage community partners in the academic programs of the school
• Oversee the school travel program
• Ensure the appearance of the school and all within is conducive to learning and reflects a commitment to professionalism
• Work with the executive board of the Patron-Teacher Association

Enrollment Management

• Oversee and serve as a part of the admission committee
• Provide input on the annual tuition structure, including financial aid and scholarship programs
• Take a visible role in student recruitment and retention efforts
• Collect, manage, and distribute enrollment data

Marketing

• Work closely with the senior director of marketing and communications to market the school to prospective families
• Work closely with the senior director of marketing and communications to market the school to current families in the interest of retention
• Work to ensure faculty and staff are aware of and following social media and branding guidelines
• Oversee the planning and execution of special events

Support Services and Academic Success Center

• Oversee student academic support services
• Oversee student services related to social and emotional needs
• Oversee student college and career planning
• Oversee the media center and associated services

Athletics

• Ensure adequate resources are available to sustain a robust, competitive athletic program while working within the budget
• Support the senior director of athletics with adequate coverage for athletic contests
• Support the senior director of athletics to train and hold accountable all coaches and student-athletes
• Visibly support and encourage athletic events

Information Technology

• Support the school nurses to ensure all health services are provided in a way that is in conformity with all state and local regulations
• Support the school nurses to secure resources while working within the budget
• Ensure sufficient AED devices are placed throughout the campus and operable
• Support the food services director to ensure adequate, appealing, and nutritious meals are available to students, faculty, and staff daily
• Support the food services director to secure resources while working within the budget
• Oversee the technology plan
• Support the director of information technology to secure needed resources while working within the budget

School Health Services

• Support the school nurses to ensure all health services are provided in a way that is in conformity with all state and local regulations
• Support the school nurses to secure resources while working within the budget
• Ensure sufficient AED devices are placed throughout the campus and operable

Food Services

• Support the food services supervisor to ensure adequate, appealing, and nutritious meals are available to students, faculty, and staff daily
• Support the food services supervisor to secure resources while working within the budget

School Security

• Works alongside the vice president of finance and operations as the point of contact for maintaining the Raptor Alert app
• Ensure sufficient emergency drills are conducted in accordance with state and local laws
• Co-coordinates the emergency reunification plan
• Support the director of security to secure resources while working within the budget
• Stay abreast of current research and legislation related to student safety
• Co-coordinates the school’s incident management plan

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or a similar field
• Experience in Christian education preferred
• Member of the Church of Christ

Background Requirements:

• Background Check conducted through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
• https://info.flclearinghouse.com This link provides access to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness Website, as mandated by House Bill 531 (2025) and effective January 1, 2026.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, letter of interest, transcripts, and a letter in response to our Statement of Faith and Community Covenant