Japhet School

Information About Head Position

Japhet School — an independent school serving 70 students Pre-8th in Clawson, Michigan — seeks its next Head of School to start June 2018. Japhet is a leader with its award-winning Character Education curriculum and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• direct and prescribe the course of study
• handle all matters regarding employment
• assist with student recruitment (led by Admissions/Marketing staff), as well as discipline and discharge
• manage the financial affairs of the School (supported by Business Office staff)
• direct development efforts to cultivate and effect generous support for the School
• plan for Japhet’s future in partnership with the Board of Trustees
• ensure that Japhet School complies with all applicable local state and federal laws and regulations
• maintain good community relations

Desired qualifications include:

• leadership style that is community-minded, respectful, and inclusive; one that is warm, approachable, and accessible to students, parents, faculty, staff, trustees, and community members
• effective communication skills with faculty, staff, parents, students, trustees, and community members
• comfort in serving as a public figure and spokesperson of the school
• marketing, financial, and fundraising interest and experience

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (MA) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• outstanding moral character
• membership in The Mother Church, First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston
• active membership in Branch or Society of The Mother Church
• class-taught by authorized teacher of Christian Science

Interested candidates: e-mail Frank Edwards, Search Committee Chairman, at japhet@japhetschool.org to receive an informational package.

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