Associate Pastor Head of School
Associate Pastor, Head of School
Westover Baptist Church & Westover Christian Academy
Danville, Virginia
www.westoverministries.org | www.westoverchristian.org
apply@westoverministries.org
OBJECTIVE
Westover Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of Christian Education to serve as Head of School for Westover Christian Academy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Meet the biblical qualifications of a pastor/elder (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5).
- A man who is humble, teachable, fears God and trembles at His Word.
- Hold a high view of God, the sufficiency of Scripture, the church, and God’s sovereignty in salvation.
- A member of Westover Baptist Church in full agreement with its statement of faith.
- Committed to partnering with parents and churches in the discipleship of students.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, administrative excellence, and giftedness in teaching and shepherding.
- Holds a master’s degree or higher and a deep passion for Christian education.
- Proven ability to oversee and develop staff.
- Skilled in building relationships with families and fostering community.
- Serves under the leadership of the Senior Pastor and in unity with the church elders.
- Willing and able to maintain administrative certification through ACSI.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Administration
- Provide day-to-day oversight of all school operations.
- Supervise faculty, staff, and department directors.
- Lead in scheduling, hiring, budgeting, admissions, and compliance.
- Ensure the cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of all school facilities.
Academic Oversight
- Maintain high academic and spiritual standards across all grade levels.
- Oversee curriculum development and alignment with biblical principles.
- Expand advanced offerings such as AP and dual enrollment programs.
- Manage accreditation and student financial aid processes.
Spiritual Leadership
- Foster spiritual growth among staff, students, and families.
- Lead faculty devotions, chapel services, and times of prayer.
- Oversee Bible curriculum and maintain spiritual accountability among staff
Development & Community Relations
- Build strong partnerships with parents, donors, and churches.
- Lead fundraising, establishing a donor base, alumni relations and mentor programs.
- Encourage family involvement and open communication.
Church Partnership
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor and church leadership.
- Represent the school in board meetings, church services, and community events.
- Strengthen the partnership and shared mission between the church and school.