Des Moines Christian School (DMCS) is an independent, non-denominational Christian school serving students from age two through 12th grade. Originally founded in 1948 by a visionary group of leaders from various churches interested in Christian education, the school has grown from 14 students and one teacher to over 1,500 students and over 300 employees. Located on a beautiful 26-acre campus in Urbandale, Iowa, DMCS serves a diverse student body representing a wide range of churches and communities in the surrounding area. The school offers a rigorous, Christ-centered academic program, including dual credit courses, robust fine arts and athletics programs, and intentional spiritual formation and leadership opportunities, preparing students to be lifelong learners, servant-hearted leaders, and passionate apprentices of Christ.
Des Moines Christian School is seeking a Head of High School to provide visionary and operational leadership for grades 9-12. Reporting to the Associate Head of School, the Head of High School oversees academic programs, student life, and faculty development, ensuring that the high school continues to thrive academically, spiritually, and socially while advancing DMCS’s mission. The Head of High School will join the DMCS community at an exciting time as the school prepares to open a new High School campus as early as 2027. This will provide the new Head of High School the unique opportunity to lead this transition and shape the future trajectory of Des Moines Christian High School for the next generation.
Des Moines Christian School is a diverse body of believers that are united by the DMC Statement of Faith, finding our ultimate unity in Jesus Christ, who makes our community possible.
Being deeply rooted in God’s word, we understand that our call to grow in excellence springs out of our biblical worldview. It is our deep desire to grow in depth of fellowship with our Savior, worshiping him in all we do.
As a community that seeks to honor Christ, we recognize our call to shape who, what, and how our students love, training them to rest in their identity as one loved by God. Then, they will be able to extend His love to each one whom He loves, the whole world, honoring everyone as bearers of the image of God, and fulfilling Jesus’ call to “love our neighbor as ourselves."
Review the Opportunity Profile to learn more about this remarkable school and consider if you or someone you know would be a great fit for this role.
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