Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with CrossLife Christian Academy in Oviedo, Florida, as they search for their next Head of School. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The next Head of School at CrossLife Christian Academy will be more than an administrator—they will be a seasoned and experienced leader in Christian education who champions mission, culture, learning, and growth. With a strong executive presence and equal spiritual depth, this leader will steward a new/growing academy and masterfully interweave its systems, culture, and mission into one cohesive story - anchored in Christ and advancing with purpose. With the courage to reform, the humility to listen, and the foresight to build systems that endure, this Head of School will not only lead CrossLife Christian Academy, they will shape its spiritual, academic, and institutional future. This is a calling for a leader to hold vision and structure in the same hand, who leads with conviction and calm, and whose faith is not merely professed but lived in every decision.

The Head of School will be exceptional at leading with both strength and strategy. Their understanding in K-12 academic proficiency, instructional competence, and operational integrity will be paramount. This person will champion pedagogical excellence while empowering teachers to flourish as both educators and ministers, modeling a faith that is rooted, wise, and applied. They will be one who inspires trust, elevates others, and translates the heart of the church into the rhythm of the school. They will hold themselves accountable first to Christ and then to the School Board, unifying teams, parents, and stakeholders under a shared vision. Standing at the intersection of vision and execution, they will ensure that every child’s education is both intellectually robust and spiritually formative, and that the school continues to grow in reputation, culture, and impact.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A catalyst of transformational organizational growth
• A strategic architect of academic & institutional excellence
• A cultivator of healthy culture & relational trust
• An empowerer of educators & instructional proficiency
• A spiritual authority anchored in theological conviction

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and strengthen institutional systems, culture, and governance. Ensure organizational health through spiritual coherence, structural clarity, and trust-driven leadership.
• Translate vision into sustainable structures and measurable outcomes. Guide curriculum development, grade-level expansion, and operational scaling while preserving Christ-centered distinctiveness.
• Foster relationally healthy, mission-aligned school culture. Model emotional intelligence, spiritual maturity, and collaborative leadership. Strengthen staff morale, resolve conflicts, and unite the community under a shared vision.
• Develop and mentor teachers as ministers and professionals. Promote high standards, collaboration, and instructional excellence, ensuring students receive academically rigorous and spiritually formative education.
• Lead from a foundation of Scripture and prayerful discernment. Integrate theology into organizational and instructional decision-making, modeling Christlike integrity and moral authority.