Headmaster

Job Description: Headmaster, Full Time

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom, a Chesterton Academy is a Catholic classical high
school in north metro Denver which exists to be a joyful haven where
students grow in wisdom and encounter our Lord Jesus Christ for the glory of
God and the salvation of souls. We educate students in the Western
civilization tradition and the liberal arts and sciences.

We seek a dynamic leader who desires to contribute to an engaging and joyful school culture and
to lead students in their academic, character, and spiritual formation.

Candidates must be practicing Catholics pursuing a life of virtue and holiness
through prayer and the Sacramental life. They must also be willing to take the
Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium. These are necessary to the role of
modeling the Christian life to the students.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong proficiencies in content
knowledge and teaching ability in a variety of subjects, strong organizational
and administrative skills, and written and verbal communication skills.
Accompanying these should be a passion to inspire wonder and excellence in
students, teachers, and parents and a sense of the connections between the
humanities and the sciences.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Headmaster will provide cultural and
administrative leadership to the school, be responsible for fostering a safe
learning environment; nurturing a joyful culture of life; promoting and
adhering to our Catholic identity; and overseeing the implementation of
approved curricula and mission of the school.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Curriculum and Academic Excellence:
• Oversee adherence to Chesterton Schools Network curriculum.
• Oversee implementation of changes to curriculum.
• Review results of student tests (CLT, PSAT, ACT, SAT).
• Oversee school accreditation process and renewal per Chesterton
Schools Network guidelines.

Instruction:
• Teach 2-3 courses in addition to routine Headmaster duties.
• Oversee faculty hiring, evaluation, mentoring, and training.
• Conduct classroom observations as part of the faculty evaluation
process.

Student Life and Discipline:
• Persevere in focusing on the formation of the whole student.
• Ensure discipline policies are communicated and enforced.
• Oversee extracurricular activities.
• Ensure the effectiveness of virtue, house, and faculty mentor programs.
• Oversee academic and behavioral eligibility for extra-curricular
activities.

Parent Communications:
• Regularly communicate with parents and supporters in-person, via
email, or by phone on topics related to school progress, including
sending a weekly message to parents or school newsletter
• Meet with parents regarding student discipline and academic issues.

Development:
• Ignite support and enthusiasm for classical education among faculty,
parents, and stakeholders.
• Leverage position to play a crucial role in recruiting and retaining both
students and faculty.
• Participate in fundraising events, often as a key speaker.

Admissions:
• Admit or deny new students upon review of placement exam, student
application materials, and interview.
• Oversee the transfer student process (curriculum, regulations, forms,
and financial).
• Review placement tests and contact parents with remedial needs.
• Deliver presentations to prospective parents and students at selected
school events.

Job Requirements:
• Practicing Roman Catholic, committed to the teachings of the Catholic
Church, and pursuing a life of virtue and holiness through prayer and
the Sacramental life (Required).
• Background in liberal education and possess a demonstrable facility
with and commitment to the Catholic liberal arts tradition. (Required).
• Commitment to the vision and mission of the Chesterton Academies
(Required).
• Bachelor's Degree (Required).
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills (Required).
• Resilient and adaptable with strong time management and
organizational skills (Required).
• Background check to work with minors (Required).
• Master's Degree (Preferred).
• Teaching experience in a classical school environment (Preferred).
• Experience in secondary school administration (Preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of institutional advancement/fundraising
(Preferred).

Interested candidates should submit the following to [email protected]:
• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• References (we recommend 2-3 professional and 2-3 personal,
including those that can speak to your spiritual life)
• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended.
• Statement of your philosophy of education and your interest in helping
support families in forming their children spiritually, intellectually,
socially (300-400 words)

More information about the school and curriculum can be found on our
website at www.olswdenver.org.

Position Details

Schedule: Employment starts July 1, 2025, depending on availability. All
faculty are highly encouraged to attend the CSN Annual Summit June 16-19,
2025. Faculty report for in-service training in mid-August.

Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000, highly dependent on experience, skills,
education, and other factors permitted under Colorado law.

Location: 11385 Grant Dr., Northglenn, CO 80233

School Mission
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom, a Chesterton Academy, which opened in August of 2024,
is an authentically Catholic liberal arts high school in the north metro Denver, Colorado area. It
is a member of the Chesterton Schools Network that began in 2008 as a
result of a grass-roots movement of parents to revitalize Catholic liberal arts
education in high school. Chesterton Academies offer a rigorous, integrated
high school curriculum centered on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Focusing
on the classics and with a strong emphasis on the fine arts, Chesterton
Academies develop complete thinkers who learn to draw on faith and reason
for the purpose of building a culture of life. Learn more about the growing
national and international Chesterton Schools Network at https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/.