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Meet King’s Schools:

Founded in 1994, is an independent, non-denominational, evangelical Christian school of 300 students (75 Infant/Toddler/Preschool + 225 K-8) and 45 passionate faculty and staff members dedicated to carrying out our “out with the new, in with the old,” Christ-centered mission. King’s Schools is celebrating 30 years of excellence without elitism, believing every child deserves the opportunity to receive a quality Christian education, and bringing the hope of Jesus to our students and families. The Founders, Don and Shery DeLair, are still the acting Headmaster and Development Director.

Schools:

King’ Schools has established and maintained an outstanding reputation in the community and our students are known for their high level of respect, academic achievements, hard work, public speaking skills, patriotism, service in our community, partnership with local churches, and Christ-likeness. Countless testimonies have been shared in these regards. We are a “throw back” school that teaches, practices, and cultivates timeless, proven, and refreshing biblical principles and old-school traditions rarely seen, even in the world of Christian education. One of our “signature” traditions practiced since 1994 is our morning flag raising ceremony led by students that includes pledges (American and Christian flags), prayer, singing, and daily motivational comments from the Headmaster that has helped maintain a biblically-based, patriotic, and passionate culture on campus.

Evidence of our “foot-wide, mile-deep” approach to education is seen in limited class sizes of 25-26 students and providing full-time Teacher Assistants in every K-5 classroom. A full-time Behavioral Therapist was added to our staff for the 2024-25 school year to provide valuable help for Preschool -“ 5th students, parents, and teachers. We also offer one-to-one Educational Therapy for qualified Kindergarten and 1st grade students.

King’s Schools is the only local private school with a bus that offers a (free) transportation for students living in the east end of the valley, as well as for student field trips.

All K-8 students wear either casual uniforms or a dress uniform for special occasions.

About the Head of School:

King’s Schools, in beautiful Palm Springs, CA, is seeking candidates for a Head of School for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Head of School serves as a member of the 10-member Administrative Team that leads the Preschool and K-8 programs. Leadership qualities must include a strong commitment to our three pillars of EXCELLENCE, OPPORTUNITY, and HOPE through carrying out administrative duties, providing staff leadership and support, monitoring educational programs, and ensuring a Christian worldview is at the core of all aspects of the school. This role will require a transition strategy including a deliberate overlap succession, during which the incoming Head of School and the Founder will work closely to maintain the school’s unique culture and operational stability.

The Head of School’s responsibilities include:

Leadership

• Fosters a Christ-centered culture that promotes spiritual growth and development among students and staff.
• Works cooperatively with an Admin Team to develop ongoing strategic plans and provide visionary leadership to the school community.
• Subscribes to a strong work ethic, high degree of integrity, being a consistent role model, and passionately prepared to promote, protect, and preserve the school’s mission.
• Assists with the recruitment of high-quality school staff, designs and implements robust training programs, and facilitates ongoing professional development initiatives.

General responsibilities

• Serves as the primary resource and support for teachers regarding student discipline.
• Helps carry out various functions related to student activities, special events, and teacher needs.
• Plans and schedules chapel speakers and speaks at chapels occasionally, as well.
• Oversees the King’s Schools WatchDOGS program for dads, uncles, and grandfathers, plans special events, coordinates a bi-weekly Men’s Bible Study, and provides counsel for men.
• Works with students selected for “Cross On The Hill” scholarships to represent King’s Schools in the community on public speaking assignments.
• Leads efforts related to our “Young Peacemaker” program for all K-8 students.
• Assists with representing King’s Schools at local churches and community events.
• Attends School Board meetings and provides requested reports and updates.
• Oversees the Athletic Director and assists with managing the athletic budget for all middle school sports programs.

Academic Excellence

• Plans, organizes, and directs the operation, activities, and programs of the school.
• Oversees implementation of a rigorous academic curriculum aligned with Christian values.
• Identifies school needs, sets objectives, and develops long and short-range plans for improvement.
• Ensures educational and academic goals are set and met.
• Helps oversee and measure achievement and aptitude related to standardized testing.
• Ensures high academic standards and student achievement through effective instructional leadership. Performs regular classroom visits to ensure standards are being maintained.
• Helps plan professional and spiritual development opportunities for staff during in-service and start-of-the-year orientation workshops.
• Collaborates with direct reports to set measurable and appropriate personal, spiritual, and professional goals.
• Assists with managing day-to-day operations of the school, including assigned budgets, resource allocation, and compliance with local, state, and national mandates.
• Provides guidance and counseling to students as needed, in collaboration with parents, teachers, and support staff.

Community engagement

• Oversees and plans school spiritual development by obtaining chapel speakers. Speaks at chapels occasionally.
• Emcee’s at musicals, fundraising activities, performances, promotion/graduation, and various special events.
• Cultivates positive relationships with parents, alumni, donors, and community stakeholders to further the relational value of community found at King’s Schools.
• Develops and maintains advertising and good public relations programs with school families, local church ministries, local preschools, and the public.
• Serves as a key face and voice for King’s Schools at community events and activities.

What you bring:

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree and leadership experience (required)
• Master’s degree+ (preferred)
• 3-5+ years of educational leadership experience, preferably in a Christian school environment

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Able to clearly articulate their faith and be a model of our “distinctively Christian” approach toward education
• Able to communicate effectively through speaking and writing
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in dealing with school parents and effective at creating mutually supportive relationships

Personal characteristics and qualifications

• Passion for God, children, learning, country, and life
• Dedicated to upholding proven biblical principles, traditional values, and supporting our “out with the new, in with the old” philosophy of ministry and education
• Competent at upholding, articulating, and defending the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of King’s Schools
• Demonstrates a servant’s heart and Christ-like attitude
• Active in a local church in line doctrinally with King’s Schools

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