Governing Board Member

• 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.