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TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Position Profile

2008 Ethel Road, Piscataway NJ 08854

(732) 985-0300 ● timothychristian.org

POSITION PROFILE for

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Educating for Eternity

Since 1949

OUR SCHOOL

Founded in 1949, Timothy Christian School (TCS) is a K4-12 non-denominational, evangelical faith-based independent college preparatory school. TCS operates on the premise that the Word of God requires that parents be responsible for the education of their children (Deut. 6; Psalm 78). The Christian home, Christian school, and the Church must work together to provide consistent Christian training. Our school works in harmony with parents to achieve this

objective. Therefore, we strive to provide the finest academic education possible in accordance with God’s Word. Working together, we create an atmosphere of learning conducive to the growth of the child as a Christian student – a student not only of academics, but also of character and the Word of God. Our goal is to enable and empower students to live for Christ as they study at TCS and move on in life. Whether going off to college or stepping into the workforce, we want our students to be ready to meet all challenges intelligently from a Biblical worldview and with Christ-like character.

OUR COMMUNITY

OUR MISSION Educating for Eternity

At a Glance

In partnership with the Christian home and church, we strive to provide the finest Christ-centered education, equipping students to live productive, God-glorifying lives.

To this and our Lord Jesus Christ we are devoted.

TCS is located in Piscataway, NJ and serves over 400 ethnically diverse students from 310 families. Our families represent over 100 churches in the Central Jersey area.

With a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, one of the strengths of TCS is the relationship the teachers are able to develop with the students. Our staff of dedicated Christian teachers

strives to model Christ in the classroom and out while getting to know students and families personally.

A commitment to strong academics combined with 23 competitive athletic teams, award winning debate and robotics teams, excellence in visual and musical arts, a

spiritually nurturing and leadership developing environment all serve to develop the whole person. TCS is accredited by both the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association

of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Position Description

Position Title

Contract

Report To

Overall Responsibility

Qualifications, Experience

Requirements

Head of School

The Head of School is a full time (12 months) salaried position and shall be

employed by way of contract with an effective date of July 1 which shall state

the agreed term, salary, and other conditions of employment.

Board of Trustees

The Head of School must be a spiritual leader, with a vital and active faith,

who takes overall responsibility to see that Timothy Christian School (TCS)

fulfills its mission. This person is responsible for leading the staff, providing

for the spiritual and educational growth of the students, building

partnerships with key constituents, overseeing the operational and

administrative aspects of the school and providing direction for long-range

planning to ensure the school operates according to Scripture, school bylaws,

policies and the laws of the government.

Spiritually

A strong, clear, Christian testimony of acceptance of Jesus Christ as personal

Savior and Lord

An unreserved acceptance of the School’s Statement of Faith

A mature, godly spirit with a vibrant and active faith and prayer life

A strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture

An active involvement in a Bible-believing church

A servant leader

Professionally

Minimum of a Master’s degree in education/administration; Ph.D. preferred

Minimum of 5 years experience in administration preferably at an accredited

Christian educational institution

Ability to articulate a Christian philosophy of education consistent with Scripture

Classroom teaching and curriculum development experience

Strategic planning experience

Engagement in continuing education and professional development

Experience in building and leading a diverse constituency

Demonstration of executive and management skills and presence

Effectiveness in oral and written communication


Position Description Qualifications,

Experience Requirements

Continued

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Ability to cast vision and effectively share that vision with stakeholders to inspire

action

Financial acumen for fundraising and an advocate for donor cultivation

Strong budgeting experience

Openness to new ideas, initiatives and concepts in education

Familiar with the changing role of technology/social media

Personally

A lifestyle of Biblical integrity and humility

A strong philosophical commitment to Christian education and the mission of

TCS

A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness to the needs

of others

Ability to listen and respond to counsel

A relationship builder with skills in conflict management

Spiritual Leadership

Develop and maintain a school-wide spiritual emphasis in all aspects of school

life which fosters a strong relationship with God in those who work and attend

TCS

Ensure the planned activities and programs of TCS are performed in a manner

which honors God

Form and cultivate spiritual goals and establish ways of evaluating progress of

quality Christian testimony in the lives of TCS students

Educational Leadership

Keep abreast of current, major trends in education, in general, and in Christian

education in particular

Form and cultivate sound educational goals and establish ways of evaluating

progress in the lives of TCS students

Oversee and evaluate the development and operation of the curricula and

instructional programs to prepare our students educationally so as to be

successful in an ever-changing world

Develop a dynamic program for the professional growth of the faculty through

in-service trainings, conferences and workshops

Ensure TCS maintains the standards necessary for accreditation with Board

approved agencies (ACSI, Middle States)

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Management & Supervision of Personnel

Hire and assign responsibilities to qualified individuals to meet the educational

and spiritual standards of the school

Create a healthy work environment that results in high staff morale and a low

turnover of staff members who are contributing at an expert level

Ensure that staff members have regular, documented performance feedback and

development plans

Act as final arbitrator of issues between TCS personnel in a manner keeping with

the TCS policy on dispute resolution

Administration & Operations Management

Oversee admissions program and procedures including establishing enrollment

campaigns to retain current students and to recruit new students

Oversee the principals in implementing policies and programs relating to the

behavior and discipline of students

Assist principals in discipline situations when needed

Oversee and implement policies and programs governing the Timothy

International Program (TIP)

Ensure that current and comprehensive technology is available for personnel and

students to use

Ensure that facilities, vehicles and grounds are properly maintained, providing a

welcoming and professional environment

Oversee and implement policies for safe school facilities including crisis

management policies and practices

Ensure that the school operates in compliance with the appropriate laws of

government

Oversee the uses and/or rental of the TCS facility to outside organizations to

ensure that such uses do not detract from the TCS mission or create

unreasonable liability

Fiscal Management

Ensure the financial health of the school through active involvement in setting

tuition rates, planning staff compensation and developing operation and capital

budgets

Ensure that the school operates within the budget, adhering to approved policies

and sound business practices as outlined by the Evangelical Council for Financial

Accountability (ECFA)

Maintain adequate and secure records for TCS, including a system of financial

accounts, business and property records, personnel records, school

demographics, academic records and health records


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Continued

Oversee and develop in conjunction with the Director of Advancement, a strategy

to address TCS’s annual and long-term funding/charitable gifting needs

Actively participate in TCS Development activities fostering a giving spirit and

the connection between giving and school advancement

Marketing & Public Relations

Develop and maintain consistent and effective communication with the school's

constituents to promote a strong positive awareness of the school’s programs,

activities and achievements

Establish and maintain a healthy working relationship with the Parent Teacher

Fellowship (PTF) leadership and other school volunteers

Establish and develop relationships with current families, local churches, area

residents, local government, local businesses and local media to promote

relationships between TCS and prospective families and donors to TCS

Vision Casting & Long-Range Strategic Planning

Develop and implement, with the Board, the school's long-range strategic plan,

including comprehensive campus and technology plans

Develop within the TCS community (administration, faculty and staff, TCS

families, alumni and donors) a strong understanding of ownership and support

of the TCS mission, vision and strategic plan

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If after reading this profile and reviewing the Timothy Christian

School website (www.timothychristian.org), you have interest

in the position for the 2018-2019 school year, you are invited

to send your resume/curriculum vitae (CV) to the contact in-

formation below to

receive the full TCS Head of School Position Packet and Appli-

cation.

If you know of someone who may be a fit for the position, you

are invited to forward this profile to your colleague for their

consideration.

Michael Gottshall

Search Committee Chair

[email protected]

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