Lower School Principal

Mount Juliet Christian Academy is seeking a dynamic, student-centered leader to serve as the Lower School Principal. The Lower School Principal at Mt. Juliet Christian Academy serves as a key member of the school leadership team, supporting the Superintendent in the administration and oversight of all educational programs, faculty, and student activities for PreK-5^th.  With a focus on academic excellence, student success, and spiritual growth, the Lower School Principal plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and thriving learning environment where students can reach their full potential.

Instructional Management

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to biblical outcomes and use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.

• Work with staff to plan, implement and evaluate a Christian curriculum on a systematic basis; include students and community representatives (when appropriate).

School/Organizational Climate

• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
• Ensure consistent alignment with and in support of the mission of FBCMJ.

• Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the decision process.
• Provide for two-way communication with Superintendent, staff, students, parents and community.

• Communicate and promote expectation for high-level performance from staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement.

• Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.

• Conduct regular meetings with the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.

School or Organization Improvement

• Determine and build a common vision with staff for school improvement; direct planning activities and implement programs collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission.

• Identify, analyze and apply research findings in education in general and in Christian education to facilitate school improvement.
• Assist in revising employee and student handbooks annually.
• Assist in revising the school Crisis Plan annually.
• Accreditation coordinator.

Personnel Management

• Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion and dismissal.
• Interview and recommend prospective teachers for hiring.
• Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the public.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with all staff.
• Confer with teachers regarding their professional growth; work jointly with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

Professional Growth and Development

• Strive to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities including participation in professional organizations, and enrollment in advanced courses or seminars and workshops.

School or Community Relations

• Articulate the mission of FBCMJ and MJCA to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Comply with private school policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations affecting the school.
• Develop budgets based upon documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel and other fiscal needs; implement programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information.
• Work closely with the Development Director to ensure consistency in fund-raising policies.
• Monitor maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

Student Management

• Work with faculty and encourage student input to develop a student management system that results in positive Christ-like behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.

• Master’s degree in Education
• Active in member in First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet and in a loving, developing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Commitment to Christian values and the mission of FBCMJ and Mt. Juliet Christian Academy.
• Must have an ACSI administrators certificate and/or master’s degree in administration.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, instruction, and assessment practices
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and MJCA community.
• Ability to manage curriculum budget

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000