Elementary Principal

Job Summary:

The Principal serves as the spiritual, educational, and administrative leader of their campus, responsible for upholding the school’s mission and fostering a Christ-centered learning environment. This individual will set a clear vision and goals for their campus’s spiritual life, character development, academic programs, and overall growth. They will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, and the broader school community, ensuring that all educational goals align with biblical principles.

• Reports to: Head of School
• Supervises: Students, faculty, staff, and volunteers as assigned by the Head of School
• Evaluations: Semi-Annually
• Length of Employment: 12-month contract; This is an exempt employee paid on a salaried basis on an annual contract.
• Pay Range: $55,000 - $60,000
• Benefits: Paid time off, FCA Tuition Discount, Holidays, and supplemental insurance options (AFLAC)

Job Requirements

Education:

• Required: Hold a Bachelor’s degree or greater from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Required: Hold a current Administrator certificate from a Christian school association and/or State Teaching Certificate in Educational Leadership, or be willing to immediately obtain certification.

Experience:

• Have a minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching.
• Have a minimum of two years of administration experience, preferably in a Christian school.
• Have a minimum of two years of supervisory-level experience.

Skills:

• Demonstrate a moderate level of proficiency in public speaking
• Demonstrate an intermediate level of computer literacy, having proficiency in word processing, creating and using spreadsheets, emailing, and accessing the Internet. Preferably able to troubleshoot minor program issues.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Head of School and Board of Trustees

Personal Qualities for this position:

• Passionate about Growth and Mentorship: Demonstrates a passion and vision for developing the spiritual life, character, and academic programs of the Christian school, while serving as a supportive and inspiring mentor committed to helping others grow in their faith and achieve their full potential.
• Spiritually Mature and Biblically Guided Leadership: Exhibits spiritual maturity, academic expertise, and leadership qualities necessary to guide staff and students in alignment with biblical principles, particularly as outlined in Proverbs 22:6.
• Supervisory skills: Excellent team leader who is able to support the needs of a team of educators and staff with their interpersonal and institutional needs while supporting the initiatives of the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Innovative Problem Solver with a Commitment to Ministry: Known for being innovative, proactive, and self-driven, with the ability to solve problems creatively.
• A Heart for the Nations: A love and passion to share the gospel with the people of the world and instill a heart for the Great Commission in the students, staff, and families.
• The principal will give a testimony that they have a sense of God’s will that teaching/education is their calling, and that serving as an educational leader in this Christian school is God’s direction

Align with Core Values

Align with our school’s Core values of Faith, Character, and Academic Excellence, exhibiting a love for God and His Word, growth as a disciple of Jesus, humility before the Lord and with people, integrity in all things, a heart for service, calling to the position, a desire for continuous growth, and a diligent work ethic.

Physical Requirements:

Staff members are regularly required to stand and walk; talk clearly; hear; operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend; stoop; twist; climb stairs, and lift or move up to 25 pounds

Personal Qualification - General

Required Spiritual Qualities

1. Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.
2. Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice.
3. Believe and actively support the school’s statement of faith.
4. Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her consistent prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.
5. Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40).
6. Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
7. Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church whose teachings are not in conflict with the FCA Statement of Faith.

Professional Qualities

1. Edify and respect school leadership
2. Abide by and implement all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of FCA as outlined in the Staff Handbook
3. Use effective, positive, and respectful interpersonal communication skills to communicate with all stakeholders in a hospitable manner (Administration, staff, parents, students, visitors, board members, Living Waters church members, and community supporters)
4. Demonstrate confidence, flexibility, and enthusiasm
5. Committed to continual growth, learning, and professional development in the area of responsibilities.
6. Exhibit professionalism in personal appearance and behavior
7. Possess organizational skills for project assignments
8. Possess disciplined time-management skills
9. Have integrity in dealing with confidential information
10. Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, faculty, parents, and Administration

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