OCTOBER
2024

HEAD OF
SCHOOL
O P P O R T U N I T Y P R O F I L E

ABOUT JOHN
MILLEDGE ACADEMY

Our Mission: John Milledge Academy partners with parents to create a Christ-centered family environment that develops all students in mind, body, and spirit.

Statement of Beliefs:
Education is the key to success. Education is a partnership between the home and the school. Learning is a continual lifelong process. Students should be challenged to reach their highest potential in academics, athletics, and the arts. Parents, faculty, and staff should be held to a higher standard, leading by example. A safe and orderly environment promotes student learning. Communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills are essential for success in an ever-changing world. A caring faculty, who continuously develops the art of teaching, is essential for student success. Students should accept responsibility and demonstrate accountability for their work and actions. Students should strive to demonstrate servitude, citizenship, discipline, honesty, patriotism, and integrity. A Christian atmosphere establishes moral guidelines. Every person in the JMA family shares the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.

JOHN MILLEDGE
AT A GLANCE

JMA believes in a balanced educational experience. Our focus on academics shows that educating students at the highest level is our top priority. We recognize that athletics is a great way to build a student’s self-esteem and to show the importance of teamwork. A commitment to the Fine Arts ensures that our well-rounded students experience areas such as music, dance, and theater. Ultimately, active service instills in each student the importance of serving others and giving back to our community.

FOUNDED: 1971

ENROLLMENT: 427

LOWER SCHOOL (K3-5): 165

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8): 112

UPPER SCHOOL (9-12): 150

EMPLOYEES: 61

THE OPPORTUNITY

John Milledge Academy is in search of a Head of School to begin no later than July 1, 2025. JMA is located in a rural community in Middle Georgia and currently averages about 500 students enrolled K3-12. John Milledge Academy is a member of the Georgia Independent School Association, accredited by the Georgia Accreditation Commission, Inc. and is also SAIS/SACS accredited.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Head of School will be responsible for ensuring that John Milledge Academy fully meets its mission to partner with parents to develop the God-given abilities and interests of every student. He or she will be responsible for the continued growth and stewardship of our campus and community. The Head of School must foster a Christian atmosphere, ensure academic excellence in all grade levels, and oversee the financial and operational health of the school to guarantee its long-term sustainability and growth.

Interested candidates should submit the following to board@johnmilledge.org:
Cover Letter
Resume
3 References (Name, Relationship, Email, Phone)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Embody the mission, vision, and values of John Milledge Academy.
Help develop, maintain, and strengthen our strategic plan in coordination with the Board of Trustees.
Execute strategic plans to lead our school into the next phase of growth while upholding our traditions and values.
Serve as the “public face” of the school, promoting our mission, values, and experience.
Exhibit welcoming and positive attitude with current and prospective families in order to maintain and expand enrollment.
Act as an approachable and visible leader to all in the school community.
Be a conservative steward of John Milledge Academy’s resources through sound fiscal management, planning, and oversight.
Oversee the management of current facilities and development of new facilities while maintaining budget.
Empower administrative team to lead proactively.
Attract, hire, and retain high quality faculty and staff who will support and uphold the mission of the school.
Continuously enhance the school’s academics and extracurriculars to ensure our students are given an exceptional academic experience.
Pursue and solicit donors on an ongoing basis in conjunction with capital campaign initiatives.
Champion fundraising activities on both an ongoing basis and in conjunction with targeted capital campaigns.

CANDIDATE QUALITIES

A skillful manager who leads through delegation and collaboration.
A leader with high expectations who can empower a team to their greatest potential.
A background that includes leadership roles within an educational or professional setting.
Experience and a successful track record in administration, both strategic and day-to-day, of an organization of a similar size.
Experience managing financial and budgetary matters of an organization of a similar size.
Previous experience serving as a

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