What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Assistant Principal (2026-2027) position at Fredericksburg Christian School?
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Description
The Lower School Assistant Principal supports and advances the mission of FCS by assisting the Lower School Principal in the areas of discipline, curriculum, scheduling, and coordinating and supervising activities which reflect the school’s philosophy and meet the needs of the students; reports to the principal.
Responsibilities Of The Lower School Assistant Principal
The Lower School Assistant Principal should have the following qualifications:
Description
The Lower School Assistant Principal supports and advances the mission of FCS by assisting the Lower School Principal in the areas of discipline, curriculum, scheduling, and coordinating and supervising activities which reflect the school’s philosophy and meet the needs of the students; reports to the principal.
Responsibilities Of The Lower School Assistant Principal
- Provides support to the principal in the day-to-day operation of the Lower School
- Works closely with other departments (clinic, business office, technology, athletics, maintenance, security, etc.) to serve the needs of students, school families, and staff
- Supports school-wide vision and takes an active role in motivating and inspiring staff to achieve the goals of the school
- Works with staff to provide support, mentorship, and collaboration to meet the goals and expectations of the classroom
- Assists with student discipline and communicates with families
- Handle the filing for Religious Exemption with the state of Virginia
- Assists with chapel, including working with the teachers and front office to ensure chapel awards are completed
- Oversees updates of faculty and student handbooks; maintains accurate digital files of all handbooks
- Provides leadership in teaching techniques, innovation, and class organization
- Consistently communicates to teachers, through words and actions, that they are valued, supported, and cared for
- Actively and regularly communicates with principal about progress, strengths, areas of growth, and potential trajectories of individual team members
- Works with Communications Coordinator to plan events for parent involvement
- Creates and supervises volunteer opportunities, along with SOAR Coordinator, to help balance teacher workload
- Assists with coordination of special events such as Teacher Work Week, Orientation, Back to School Night, Grandparents Day, etc.
- Assists with ACSI Competitions and events as requested
- Collaborates with Security Department regarding drills and emergency procedures; oversees the updates emergency binders annually
- Handles whatever is necessary in the absence of the Lower School Principal
The Lower School Assistant Principal should have the following qualifications:
- Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord, maintained through personal routines (such as prayer and reading the Bible) and in the school setting (through regular participation in Prayer and Share devotional times and other spiritual development)
- Regular in attendance at an evangelical, Protestant church
- Commitment to a Biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior
- If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship
- Strong commitment to Christian education
- Bachelor's degree that preferably includes courses focused on K-12 education
- Master’s degree in education, counseling, or administration, or significant progress in graduate program
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience
- Committed to keeping ACSI or state certification current according to FCS guidelines; ACSI certificate in administration required
- Ability to communicate sensitively with students, staff, parents, and the general public and to communicate a vision for Christian education
- Ability to multitask and keep progress of several projects continuously moving forward
- Team player who seeks to build unity among the staff and within the organization
- Teachable, servant spirit
- Demonstrated ability to relate to students, professional staff, parents/guardians, and members of the community
- Understanding of FCS culture and values
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Understanding of the special needs of students at various grade levels