Governing Board Member

Job Description

Job Description

THE ROLE
An Ethos Classical Board Member serves as a steward of the school’s mission, ensuring that all governance, strategy, and decision-making support the success of scholars in a rigorous curriculum within a structured, supportive community. Board members provide oversight, guidance, and accountability for school leadership while helping to advance long-term sustainability, growth, and community impact. This is a high-commitment role requiring both deep alignment with the mission and the capacity to contribute meaningfully through time, expertise, and influence.

THE PERSON
As a Board Member, you will:

• Champion and safeguard the mission, vision, and model of Ethos Classical
• Serve as an ambassador for Ethos Classical in the broader community
• Provide strategic oversight and accountability to school leadership
• Actively participate in board meetings, committees, planning sessions, and annual training requirements
• Contribute expertise in key areas such as finance, law, fundraising, or community leadership
• Leverage your network and influence to support school growth and partnerships
• Engage in fundraising efforts and make a personally meaningful annual contribution
• Collaborate with fellow board members in thoughtful, principled decision-making
• Commit time and attention to preparation, follow-through, and active engagement

THE MUST HAVES

Prior Experience
10+ years of leadership and demonstrated impact in one or more of the following areas: 

• Finance
• Law
• Fundraising/development
• Experience serving on boards or in prior governance roles preferred

Education
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree or relevant professional credentials preferred. 

THE PERKS
Board members have the opportunity to shape the long-term vision and impact of Ethos Classical, contribute to a mission-driven organization, and engage deeply with a community committed to educational excellence. This is an uncompensated, volunteer leadership role with meaningful influence on Ethos' impact. 

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
As an equal opportunity organization, Ethos Classical engages board members without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.