LCA HOS OP

Opportunity Profile
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, MA

GREETINGS
Dear Prospective Head of School Candidate,
On behalf of the Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) Head of School Search Committee and the LCA Board of
Trustees, thank you for exploring our Head of School opportunity with us. We hope this profile will provide you
with a solid introduction to LCA, as well as describe the key attributes we are seeking in our next Head of School.
While we are thankful that we have been blessed tremendously throughout our seventy-year history with a reputation
for excellence, most recently confirmed in achieving an ACSI “Exemplary” Accreditation status, we are confident
that our best days are yet to come. We truly look forward to seeing who God will bring to lead us in writing the
next chapter of our story.
Thank you for your consideration of this vitally important position at Lexington Christian Academy. We understand
this is a decision for you and your family to join our community. We encourage you to read through this Opportunity
Profile and to further explore our website for additional information. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity,
please reference the Process of Candidacy page to begin the application process. If you have any questions, please
contact Laura Coverstone or Ed Poff (615-261-4623), the JobfitMatters Consultants who are assisting Lexington
Christian Academy in this search.
Sincerely,
James M. Bolton, Class of 1972
Chairman, Board of Trustees

OVERVIEW
Established in 1946, Lexington Christian Academy (LCA)
is New England’s oldest independent Christian college
preparatory school, located 20 minutes from Harvard
Square and 30 minutes from downtown Boston. LCA
was founded with the belief that faith and learning are
key and inseparable components of education. LCA
currently serves 300 day and boarding students in grades 6
through 12.
From state-of-the-art science facilities to award-winning
visual artists, Lexington Christian Academy stands out
as one of the top Christian schools in the country
academically. In fact, LCA is one of only 12 of the 2,000+
ACSI schools that have achieved an “exemplary” accreditation.
LCA is also recognized as a strong competitor among all
of the outstanding college preparatory schools in the Boston
area. LCA promotes the highest standards for college prep
education, so LCA graduates have thrived at Berklee
College of Music, Boston University, Brown University,
Calvin College, Dartmouth College, Georgetown
University, Gordon College, Harvard University, Johns
Hopkins University, Liberty University, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Pennsylvania,
Princeton University, Rhode Island School of Design,
Stanford University, and Wheaton College. Alumni of
Lexington Christian Academy have gone on to a wide
range of vocations. This includes senior executive leaders at
Apple, Fidelity, Google, Home Depot, and NASA, officers
and combat pilots serving in our Military, a translator of
the NIV Bible, missionaries in prison ministry, playing for
the Atlanta Braves organization, and reaching the highest
level in the arts with Broadway performances and a
Grammy Award.
LCA’s founders believed that excellent college preparatory
education was possible without compromising the
Christian philosophy of the school. The Christian faith
informs every aspect of LCA’s academic community.
Teachers and staff are committed to helping students think
critically about the essential elements of the Christian faith
both in the classroom and in every area of life.
Located in a city of world class hospitals, universities,
and medical research institutions, LCA is strategically
positioned to educate future world-class Christian leaders
in this intersection of culture and faith. The next Head
of School will be energized by both the realities and
opportunities of shaping future leaders in this context and
by the chance to have a long-lasting impact on culture
through LCA.
The stability of LCA’s finances and longevity of board
members and faculty are noteworthy, and this longevity
in no way implies complacency. The board and faculty
nurture a culture of continuous improvement, innovation,
and optimization, made possible in part by the financial
health of the school. Recently, LCA purchased the North
Campus property, formerly Lexington Prep School, just a
half-mile away. The North Campus is a beautiful boarding
facility, which opens many new opportunities for growth
and expansion in boarding, learning, and auxiliary
programs. The next Head of School needs to be a leader
who will help build enrollment and maximize the potential
of that space, both for international and domestic boarding
students.
The next Head of Lexington Christian Academy must be
a committed, mature believer who understands Christian
education and has a track record of accomplishment in that
realm. In addition, this leader needs to be a person who has
a commitment to academic excellence, has strong executive
management skills, has made/can make effective key hires,
has experience in cultivating donors, and can communicate
in a manner that inspires trust and confidence. In sum,
LCA’s next Head of School needs to possess the executive
management and strategic thinking skills to lead an already
excellent school to be even better.

MISSION & VALUES
Mission
Lexington Christian Academy is an independent college preparatory school that exists to educate young men and
women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Core Values
Organizational:
GLORIFYING GOD: We seek to glorify God in all activities and relationships and in the use of the
resources that God has given us.
PARTNERSHIP: We view the education of children as a partnership between parents and the Academy.
TRUTH: We acknowledge absolute truth, as revealed in God’s Word and through His creation, and its
relevance to our lives.
Operational:
RESPECT: Each person is created in God’s image and therefore will be treated with respect.
EXCELLENCE: Continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence will underlie all that we do.
HONESTY: Our relationships and academic performance will be based on honesty and fairness.

STATEMENT OF BELIEF
Lexington Christian Academy is an independent college preparatory school that exists to educate young men
and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The
Statement of Faith for all Lexington Christian Academy faculty and staff follows:
1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative word of God.
2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His
vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right
hand of the Father, and in His personal return to power and glory.
4. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life
and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

HISTORY
of Lexington Christian Academy
Elizabeth Evans had a vision to build a network of
Christian elementary schools in the Boston suburbs
that would serve as feeder schools for a central high
school in Boston. With the help of local evangelical
leaders such as Harold John Ockenga, Pastor of Park
Street Church, and T. Leonard Lewis, President of
Gordon College, Ms. Evans proceeded with the plans
to start a secondary school. Boston Christian High
School opened in 1946 and the school quickly outgrew
its small space above a bowling alley on Huntington
Avenue. The renamed school, Christian High School,
moved to Garden Street in Cambridge.
In 1965 Christian High School moved once again to
its current location, changing its name to Lexington
Christian Academy. The Academy has been fully accredited
since 1967 by the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges.
For more than 70 years, God has worked through a
community of board members, faculty, and parents
committed to a Christian education for young men
and women in the Boston area. A committed faculty
and staff of men and women help students to view
every subject area and all of life through the lens of
a Christian world view. LCA’s curriculum is college
preparatory and liberal arts by design.
In the 1990s, LCA underwent a thorough curriculum
review and developed a plan to strengthen its
curriculum. Over the next decade, AP courses were
added and the faculty prioritized developing a strong
and vibrant liberal arts curriculum.
In the early 2000s, LCA broadened its footprint as a
national leader in Christian education through its
hosting of the Educators Veritas Conferences. At these
events, prominent Christian educators and leaders
held workshops and gave addresses on topics ranging
from the role of the arts in the Christian faith to the
integration of faith and science.
Also in the early 2000s more international students
were applying to LCA. This increase in enrollment
of international students not only extended the reach
of its mission to internationals, but also strengthened
and enriched the academic program for local students.
In 2010, LCA students were champions in the MIT/
NASA Team Zero/BotX International Space Station
Competition.
To provide for the updated curriculum and to
become a leading academic institution with vibrant
athletics and arts programs, LCA has continuously
improved its facilities over the last two decades.
LCA added new classrooms, a spacious library, a
new gym and athletic fields, and art and music
instructional spaces. LCA’s buildings have both wireless
and hardwired internet access. Five state-of-the-art
science labs have been added, the last two through a
generous gift from the Van Lunen Foundation. In
2013 the Cross Worship and Performing Arts Center
was built, and in 2015 LCA constructed the First Fruits
Fitness Center.
In 2016 LCA was named an “Exemplary School”
by the Association of Christian Schools International

ACSI). This recognizes LCA as a flourishing
Christian School and a leader in Christian Education.
With the growth of international students, LCA
obtained membership in TABS (The Association of
Boarding Schools) in 2016 which provides opportunities
for developing the program as well as additional
recruiting.
In 2017, LCA made the largest acquisition in its history,
buying a second campus with existing auxiliary
programs less than a half-mile away. The property, now
known as LCA North Campus, consists of a 52,000 sq. ft.
facility on 6 acres (which complements our main campus
with an 85,000 sq. ft. facility on 29 acres). The North
Campus includes dormitories to lodge 80 students, as well
as classroom and recreational space. On the main campus,
LCA was also pleased to launch a new hands-on learning
classroom, Maker Space, funded by a 2016 grant from the
MacLellan Foundation.
LCA continues its tradition as a leader in Christian
education by hosting the annual ACSI Professional
Development Forum as part of the Cultivating Inquiry
initiative. LCA faculty annually lead workshops and
present on topics in education both at this conference and
at educational conferences specific to their disciplines.

AT-A-GLANCE
Enrollment
Diversity
Financial
Tuition 2017-2018
Domestic Students
International Students
40 14 16
Faculty Members
300
Total Enrollment
There is over 45% ethnic diversity in the student body. LCA
students represent 58 communities in the Greater Boston area. The
student body is enriched by families from Brazil, Canada, China,
Cyprus, Haiti, India, Japan, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Nigeria,
Philippines, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Taiwan.
Faculty
Average Class Size
(Upper School)
• Annual Budget 2017-2018: $10 million (40% from
non-tuition/auxiliary sources)
• Giving for 2016-2017: $400,000 Annual Fund,
$600,000 Total
• Endowment: $10 million
• Total Debt: $17 million (property and facilities
appraised at $31 million)
• Middle School: $25,000
• Upper School: $29,200
Student/ Faculty Ratio
(High School)
45%
Ethnic Diversity
Average Class Size
(Middle School)
Financial Aid
Over 50% of the student body receives some form of financial aid
and/or scholarship. More than $2.2 million in financial aid and
scholarships was awarded in the FY16 year.
College Acceptances and Matriculations
100%
LCA graduates
go on to fouryear
colleges and
universities
LCA graduates have thrived at Berklee College
of Music, Boston University, Brown University,
Calvin College, Dartmouth College, Georgetown
University, Gordon College, Harvard University,
Johns Hopkins University, Liberty University,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),
University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University,
Rhode Island School of Design, Stanford University,
and Wheaton College. The college matriculation
list for the classes of 2012-2017 may be found here.
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement courses at LCA include Biology, Calculus AB,
Computer Science, English Language & Composition, English
Literature, European History, Physics C Mechanics, Statistics,
Studio Art, and U.S. History. LCA students also sat for the following
AP Exams: Calculus BC; Chinese Language and Culture; Macro
Economics; and Micro Economics.
• In 2017, 71 students took 128 AP exams, and 86% of those
scored a 3 or higher, compared to the national average of 60%.
• 81% of students scored a 3 or higher on at least one exam
• The Honors Program includes 20 courses in 7 disciplines,
with participation by teacher recommendation only.
Accreditation and Membership
• Association of Christian Schools
International Exemplary School
Accreditation
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• The Association of Boarding Schools
• National Association of Independent Schools
• Association of Independent Schools of New England
• Secondary School Admissions Test Board
• Educational Records Bureau
• New England League of Middle Schools
• Charter Member of The College Key Program
• National Association of College Admission Counseling
• National Association of Secondary School Principals

SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Lexington Christian Academy
Spiritual Life
A true, traditional liberal arts curriculum is infused
with Christian faith as LCA seeks to educate the whole
person. Faith informs every aspect of LCA’s academic
community, while differences in perspectives add richness
to dialogue and discussions. Staff and faculty seek to
integrate faith and learning into every aspect of LCA
and the community—through weekly chapels, spiritual
conversations both in and out of the classroom, reflection
and prayer. LCA’s goal is that all students will grow
spiritually, such that they:
• Understand God’s love for them and develop a
deeper relationship with Him.
• Understand the Biblical narrative and know
how to apply it to their daily lives.
• Develop deep convictions to love and serve
their neighbors.
• Offer spiritual leadership within their homes,
churches, and communities.
Academics
LCA offers students a world-class curriculum that focuses
on a profound understanding of the arts, humanities,
and sciences. LCA faculty employ the latest educational
models to strengthen conceptual, abstract, and
critical thinking. Students may also commit to the
extra scholarship of
independent work in
Global Studies, Math,
Science and Technology,
and the Arts. Faculty
mentors in grades 10-
12 help concentration students collaborate, solve
problems, and communicate and interact globally.
Arts
LCA is committed to nurturing students’ God-given
ability to think critically about the world and
synthesize their thoughts artistically through music,
theater, and visual arts. LCA produces award-winning
artists in stained glass, pottery, painting, drawing, and
photography. LCA students immerse themselves in
their creative processes with the Advanced
Portfolio Program and
AP Studio Art to
prepare for college
careers at top schools
like RISD, The Museum
School, and the Art
Institute of Chicago.
The 430-seat Cross Worship and Performing Arts
Center is the newest showcase for LCA’s exemplary
music, theater programs and visual arts. Recent theater
productions include Little Women, Good Women
of Setzuan, and Pirates of Penzance. Musical
performances by the Chamber Singers, Select Chorus,
Wind Ensemble, Chamber Strings, and Chorale are
an important part of LCA’s rich annual tradition.
The Cross Center also has a gallery in which art is
displayed and changed on a rotating basis for the school
community and visitors to enjoy.
Atheletics
LCA’s students are well-balanced and heavily involved
in the overall community, including athletics. Almost
80% of upper school students participate in athletics,
and many play multiple sports. At the middle school
level, each student is required to play at least one
sports season, and many of those choose to play

two or three seasons. At LCA sports are considered
participatory in middle school and competitive in high
school. Inter-scholastic
sports offered include:
Cross Country, Golf,
Field Hockey, Boys
Soccer, Girls Soccer,
Wrestling, Boys Basketball,
Girls Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse,
and Girls Lacrosse. LCA is a member of the Eastern
Independent League (EIL) and the New England
Preparatory School Athletic Counsel (NEPSAC) and has
a rich history of team championships over the years.
Additional Programs
Additional educational programs currently generate
40% of revenue.
• Meadow Breeze Day Camp: an activities camp
for boys and girls ages 4-13 years old which
runs for 8 weeks in the summer. The majority
of counselors are either LCA alumni or current
high school students, and this program has been
valuable to working parents in the local area.
Meadow Breeze also provides a feeder for future
middle school or high school students.
• Summer Test Prep at Lexington Prep (LCA North
Campus): three 3-week long residential intensive
SAT and SSAT test preparation program,
attracting students from 30 different countries.
Summer Test Prep serves as a feeder program for
future high school students.
• Residential boarding program at LCA North
Campus: Currently houses 40 LCA boarding
students.
• Intensive Academic English Program (IAE): a
one-year residential program of intense English
instruction and partial integration to the LCA
student community. Targeted to international 8th
or 9th grade students who need to strengthen their
English proficiency
to the level required
to attend LCA.
Upon successful
completion,
students are invited
to enroll as full students the following year.
• Academic English and Cultural Immersion
Program (AECIP]: a 9-month residential program
targeted to 8th grade international students
whose English proficiency is substantially below
requirements to attend LCA. This program was
just launched in 2017 and it will serve as a feeder
for future high school students.

THE CAMPUS
Lexington Christian Academy is situated on 29 acres of
land in historic Lexington, Massachusetts. Some highlights
of the beautiful campus are below:
• The main 85,000 square-foot facility houses all of
the school’s curricular and co-curricular activities.
There are 20 classrooms in total.
• Five state-of-the-art science laboratories, as well as
designated chemistry and physics laptops, provide
the space and tools for LCA students to dig in and
explore with their own hands and minds.
• LCA’s 21st century technology offerings also include
two computer labs and extended curriculum for
online learning in computer programming. A new
hands-on learning classroom, called the “Maker
Space”, was funded by a 2016 grant from the
MacLellan Foundation.
• The music center accommodates 100 students,
with three individual practice rooms.
• The spacious art studio features pottery wheels,
kilns and capabilities for creating stained glass
projects.
• The gymnasium was rebuilt in 2005 and features a
full-size basketball court as well as extra space for a
volleyball court, a batting cage, and a 2-story rock
wall. A full fitness center used by students and
faculty was added in 2015.
• The Cross Worship and Performing Arts Center is a
comfortable and classy 430-seat venue for worship,
music, theater, dance, multi-arts events, and film.
The Cross Center is home to weekly Chapel and
all-school assemblies.
• Three athletic fields are used for soccer, lacrosse
and field hockey, as well as a baseball field and a
cross-country trail which leads into the adjacent
conservation property.
• The Meadow Breeze Swim and Tennis Club
provides members access to the outdoor pool
and two tennis courts on LCA’s property. These
facilities are also available to faculty and staff, as
well as to the Meadow Breeze campers.
North Campus
• Located a half mile from the main campus, the
North Campus is a recently-purchased boarding
facility which currently houses an intensive 3-week
residential SAT prep program during the summer
and an English and Cultural Immersion Program
during the school year.
• The main building on the North Campus is a
grand residence originally built in 1892. The
home’s elegant and original architectural features
have been meticulously preserved alongside expert
renovations to provide modern conveniences.
Additional buildings provide 20 state-of-theart
classrooms, a computer lab which doubles
as a language lab, an exercise room, dining hall,
conference room, art room, library and music/
recreation room equipped with a grand piano and
karaoke machine. A dormitory facility which can
house up to 80 boarding students provides clean,
modern and comfortable bedrooms for students,
each equipped with its own half bathroom.
• For more information about the newly-acquired
property and programs on the North Campus, see
www.lexingtonprep.com.

PROFILE
Head of School
The Head of School is charged with the overall responsibility for the operation of the entire school in accordance
with the by-laws and policies set forth by the LCA Board of Trustees. The Head of School will report to the Board
of Trustees, which currently consists of 16 members who serve terms of two to four years.
Capitalizing on its proximity to the vibrant intellectual hub of Boston, the next Head of LCA will be passionate
about raising up world-class Christian leaders to impact industry, medicine, government, education, research institutions,
arts, sports, and culture.
LCA’s next leader must be a committed, mature believer who understands Christian education and has a track
record of accomplishment in that realm. In addition, this leader needs to be someone who has a commitment to
academic excellence, understands the operational aspects of running a school, has strong executive management
skills, has made/can make effective key hires, has experience in cultivating donors, and can communicate in a manner
that inspires trust and confidence.
Currently reporting to the Head of School are the Upper School Director, Middle School Director, Chief Financial
Officer, Admissions Director, Director of Student Life/Residence Life, Director of Auxiliary Programs (Open),
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement, and the Executive Assistant to the Head of
School/Parent Liaison.
HEAD
OF SCHOOL
EXECUTIVE ASST.
TO THE HEAD/
PARENT LIASON
UPPER SCHOOL
DIRECTOR
MIDDLE SCHOOL
DIRECTOR
CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER
ADMISSIONS
DIRECTOR
AUXILIARY
PROGRAMS DIR.
(OPEN)
STUDENT LIFE/
RES
LIFE DIRECTOR
ASST. DIR. OF
ALUMNI RELATIONS &
ADVANCEMENT

LEADERSHIP
Characteristics and Responsibilites
Team Building
• Has ability to inspire, motivate and mentor
other administrators.
• Has a positive track record in building a team
and matching people to the right positions.
Communication
• Listens well and engages others individually & in
group settings. Projects strength & confidence.
• Able to articulate the vision, think creatively
about its implementation and build teams that
drive the vision to bring about future change
inside and outside of the school.
• Willing to seek input from others. Has the
ability to create buy-in with all constituents.
• Approachable, reasonable, resolute, and also
engaging, encouraging, and motivating.
Spiritual Leadership
• Nurture faculty and students to grow in their
faith as they become leaders in engaging the
culture for Christ.
• Guide LCA as it continues to stay true to its
Christian mission and stand as a beacon of light
in the Boston area.
Academic Leadership
• Collaborate with Academic Directors and
faculty to design and implement the best
educational program consistent with LCA’s
vision and mission. Continuously update goals,
objectives, courses, and descriptions.
• With Academic Directors, recruit, hire, and
retain the best possible Christian teachers,
taking into account LCA students and mission.
Evaluate, promote, and re-hire professional
staff. Motivate, encourage, inspire, nurture,
assist employees to grow personally and develop
both to their benefit and that of LCA.
Community Life
• Must thrive in being actively involved with
all areas of the community life: academics,
spiritual, athletics and the arts. This includes
the enjoyment of interacting with students and
parents.
Admissions/Parent Relations
• Willing to engage with new potential families
and sell the school at all levels locally, regionally,
nationally, and globally.
• Demonstrate from the top down that LCA is
committed to each student and to involving
parents as part of the community.
Advancement
• Has proven track record with fundraising
and friend-raising including demonstrated
significant asks and received major gifts for the
institution they have served.
• Has noteworthy energy and dynamism
necessary to assist in leading campaign efforts,
though no capital campaign is anticipated in the
near future.
Financial Management
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of
sound fiscal management of an organization.

EXPECTATIONS
of the Head of School
Successful leadership in any educational institution is judged by how well its leader meets the expectations of its
board, meets the needs of its students, and responds to the input of its faculty, administration, parents, and other
constituent groups. In this case, these goals can be described as capitalizing on Lexington Christian Academy’s
many existing strengths rather than implementing drastic change or overcoming severe challenges.
The board’s expectation is for the Head of School to focus on the following key goals:
• Inspire, motivate, and lead the faculty and staff.
• Promote spiritual growth and a healthy student culture.
• Relentlessly strive for continuous improvement in academic programs by continuing to hire excellent
faculty to improve teaching quality and consistency. Ensure the curriculum has 21st century relevance by
focusing on an academic curriculum, which is interdisciplinary, interactive, collaborative, and creative.
• Hire and manage operations and marketing staff to grow programs. With the recent purchase of
Lexington Prep School, renamed LCA North Campus, strategically grow co-curricular and boarding
programs over the next five years utilizing this space and manage, shepherd and hire as needed the right
people to maximize this growth. Specific long-term goals include the following:
• Grow boarding program from 40 to 50 students.
• Maintain Meadow Breeze summer camp success.
• Integrate and grow existing Lexington Prep summer test preparation program.
• Oversee launch and growth of AECIP program to 25 students.
• Implement strategy for long-term enrollment growth and develop long-term endowment strategy by
engaging the target market, keeping our best customers, and communicating effectively and consistently. In
the next five years, the goal is to grow enrollment from 300 to 335 and maximize the new opportunities for
boarding on the North Campus. In addition to a $400,000 annual fund, develop a long-term endowment
strategy to grow our current $10 million endowment.

LOCATION
Lexington, Massachussets
With a nickname like “Birthplace of American Liberty’’ you can
get a sense of Lexington’s historic nature. Only 11 short miles from
Boston down Massachusetts Avenue, it was here where the “shot
heard round the world’’ was fired, leading to the start of the American
Revolution. But beyond the town’s association with one of the most
significant moments in American history lies an excellent place to
live in the present.
Nearby Boston is the largest city in New England and ranks among
the top cities globally as an economic hub. At the heart of Boston’s
character is a legacy built on innovation and creativity centered on neighboring Cambridge. Anchored by MIT
and Harvard and peppered with a total of seven Top 50 schools, world renowned research institutes and teaching
hospitals, the metro Boston area is a true knowledge economy. Driven by the education, healthcare, life science,
finance, and high tech business sectors, Greater Boston has evolved into a diverse and stable economy earning an
enviable global reputation. The Boston metro area continues to attract top talent, businesses and investors who
choose Boston as their place to live, work, invest, and play.
Greater Boston is home to more than 50 higher education establishments that generate thousands
of graduates every year. Roughly 50% of these graduates stay in the Greater Boston area,
bolstering the city’s highly educated workforce. Over 44% of the city’s population holds a
Bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 29% nationally, ranking Boston 5th in education.
This intellectual infrastructure is a stabilizing economic force, and will invariably continue to
propel economic activity and attract new businesses, students, and families to Boston.
The highly educated workforce and innovative environment were specific factors cited recently by General Electric
for why it chose to relocate its global headquarters to Boston in 2016. Jeffrey Immelt, GE Chairman and former
CEO recently stated “GE aspires to be the most competitive company in the world. Massachusetts spends more on
research & development than any other region in the world, and Boston attracts a diverse, technologically-fluent
workforce focused on solving challenges for the world. We are excited to bring our headquarters to this dynamic
and creative city.”
Boston is known as somewhat of a fanatical sports town with the Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox bringing
people out in droves to celebrate the Great American pastimes - and multiple championships over the last decade
With easy access to beaches, lakes, and mountains, as well as a world-renowned cultural center for all of the arts, the
Boston area offers unlimited activities, entertainment, and history for all to enjoy.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Where is the Ideal Candidate Today?
One might assume that the ideal candidate will currently be a leader of a Christian school, but the right leader
may come from a variety of vocations. We believe someone from one of the following areas may have the skills and
experiences that are needed to lead Lexington Christian Academy. This list is not meant to be exhaustive but rather
to encourage potential candidates to understand the breadth of experience that may fit well in this position:
• An experienced leader of a Christian school.
• A successful private or public school leader who believes strongly in Christian education, has a solid Biblical
background, and has a significant understanding of non-profits, boards and fundraising.
• Possibly an organizational leader outside education who brings significant years of board and/or leadership
experience in a Christian school.

PROCESS
of Candidacy
If, after reading this Opportunity Profile, you sense that the gifts and experience God has given you are a good
match for Lexington Christian Academy, we invite you to begin the inquiry process. We handle all candidate
information and conversations confidentially. You may contact Laura Coverstone at any stage of the process for
more information and to ask questions (see contact information below).
Please provide the following in one document or PDF:
A current resume
Responses to the following essay questions:
• Describe your spiritual journey of faith in Jesus Christ. Indicate how God is using you in your work, in
your church, and in your community. How has your relationship with Jesus Christ shaped your career and
influenced your decision to apply for this position?
• Describe your experience with Christian education, both personally and professionally. How would you
define the marks of “educational excellence” in a 21st century Christian school?
• Provide the names and contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) for four references
who know you and your career well enough to comment on your suitability for the Head of School position
at Lexington Christian Academy. (References will only be contacted after we have requested and received
your permission to do so.)
Submit this information in one Microsoft Word document or PDF to:
Laura Coverstone
JobfitMatters
resumes@simainternational.com
Phone: 615-261-4623
In the subject line of the email, please write “Lexington Christian Academy Head of School”