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Elementary Principal

Awaken Las Vegas and Awaken Christian Academy

Las Vegas, NV | Full Time

$106k-135k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Elementary Principal

$106k-135k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Months Ago

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Awaken Las Vegas and Awaken Christian Academy is Hiring an Elementary Principal Near Las Vegas, NV

Elementary School Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Awaken Christian Academy staff are committed to being Christ-centered, biblically based, Spirit-led, ceaselessly praying, community-serving, diversity embracing, God-glorifying, as well as an excellence striving community that is filled with God’s love. As such, each staff member is a part of the ministry by teaching the Bible, praying for and with others, and carrying out the vision of Awaken Las Vegas. The Elementary Principal works with the Superintendent in the oversight of the Elementary School, spiritually, educationally, and administratively. The Elementary Principal reports directly to the Superintendent of the school.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Have a minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
Have a minimum of 3 years of successful leadership experience.

Education

Must hold at minimum a BA/BS degree in education.
Must hold at minimum a Master’s degree in Education or Educational Leadership/Administration.

Certification/ Licensure

Must hold at minimum ACSI Standard or Professional Secondary Principal Certification
Must be CPR/First Aid/AED certified within 90 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS / ABILITIES (KSAs)

Must have a heart for the mission and a drive of Awaken Christian Academy
Must have a strong alignment with Awaken Las Vegas, attending weekly services.
Must be dependable, hardworking, innovative, and capable of working independently.
Excellent people skills
Must be team-oriented: willing to follow, support, and collaborate with team members, plus have the ability to build, develop, and lead teams.
Ability to learn and work quickly, and efficiently, with attention to detail.
Must be flexible; able to focus on what needs to happen to reach the goal.
Be optimistic; sees the best in others and be able to deal with problems from a solutions orientation.
Ability to think strategically, outside the box, and be creative with strategies and ideas.
Presentation skills, speaking in front of others in an engaging and motivating way.
Ability to take the lead or work in a supportive role; works well under the leadership of others.
Not be easily offended.
Organizational skills with the ability to develop processes, programs, and ideas.
Willing to receive input & feedback with ease, with the mindset of taking in constructive ideas in order to grow.
Must be able to act in accordance with established guidelines.
Must be able to follow standard procedures in crisis situations.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Must have basic computer skills and familiarity with educational technology and online instruction.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable to the Superintendent
Keep abreast of current trends in education (General and Christian)
Work with the superintendent to develop and maintain a campus that is thoroughly and distinctly Christian.
Maintain the philosophy of Awaken Christian Academy on and off-site.
Work with the superintendent to develop and maintain a school that integrates Biblical principles into the daily educational regimen.
Work with the superintendent to develop and maintain a school that is academically excellent.

SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend weekly services at Awaken Las Vegas and maintain a strong presence in the body.
Seek God’s wisdom on a daily basis, answer questions in alignment with the Bible.
Clearly present the Gospel, the good news of salvation whenever the occasion arises.
Ensure that the teachers grow spiritually and develop a philosophy of Christian education.
Lead, initiate, and participate in prayer with students, co-workers, and families as needed.
Encourage teachers to be aware of and intervene in the spiritual needs of their students
Be aware of and provide opportunities for parents to develop Biblically based child-rearing skills.

INSTRUCTIONAL

Provide teachers with opportunities for educational development and input.
Oversee the new teacher induction program.
Lead the elementary faculty in curriculum development.
Encourage the teachers in peer development.
Work with the superintendent in all facets of school: scheduling, teachers, and facilities.
Work with elementary faculty in identifying and resolving educational issues.
Assist the school in maintaining ACSI accreditation.
Chair curriculum committee.
Provide Classroom Instruction as needed.

SUPERVISION

Develop a schedule for observations, evaluations, and reporting.
Support and lead the faculty in attaining the objectives of the school.
Work with the Secondary Principal to supervise the instructional process in the school.
Support the Dean of Students in regulating and enforcing student discipline per the Handbook.
Assist in the yearly development of the Handbook.
Uphold and promote the use of the handbook by teachers and staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT

Work with the Safety Committee to ensure buildings and grounds are safe and maintained.
Work with Admin Support Team to maintain inventories of books, equipment, and furnishings.
Work with the Registrar to ensure student records are accurate and properly stored.

INTERACTION

Continually communicate and promote unity within the school.
Available to students, teachers, and parents on a regular basis
Attend extra-curricular activities on a regular basis.
Communicate and respond to parent concerns in a timely manner.
Maintain a positive relationship with the church staff.

PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

Assist in the recruitment and maintenance of faculty and staff.
Evaluate and work with the Secondary Principal to write performance reviews of elementary teachers.

FINANCE

Assist Superintendent in:

Working with the development of the school budget
Maintain facilities and equipment within the budgetary structure.
Keep books and supplies in stock and within budgetary allotments.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure coverage for Before/After School Program
Work with Library staff for program development.
Work with the Secondary Principal in development of the Summer Enrichment Program

WORKING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

Must have manual dexterity in arms and hands to reach, feel, touch, and grab.
Must be able to constantly maneuver around.
Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Must have specific vision abilities which include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.
Must be able to work around and with moderate noise levels.
Must be patient and be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS