Type of Job

Full Time, PreK-8

Valley Christian School seeks a full -time Principal for PreK-8 beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Position Requirements:

• ACSI Administrators certification required.

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

• Hold a Masters in School Administration

• Experience working with children

• Demonstrates effective communication skills with parents, children, and staff

• Motivated self-starter

Character Description:

• Born-again Christian

• Models a Christian lifestyle

• Team player

• Teachability

• Person of integrity

• Loyal and maintains confidence

KEY RESULT AREAS

Administrative Duties

• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight of all PreK-8 programs and personnel

• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight of programs and initiatives that assist in spiritual formation and maturity.

• Effectively utilize PreK-8 personnel through appropriate assignments to specific activities, positions, grades, and/or subjects.

• Supervise and evaluate all PreK-8 personnel and make annual employment
  recommendations to the Head Principal.

• Assist in the recruiting of quality faculty and staff.

• Assist in the preparation of the PreK-8 school calendar.

• Prepare academic schedules for all PreK-12 personnel and students.

• Assist in the admissions process for all new students.

• Create an educational environment that facilitates student learning.

• Regulate and enforce the conduct and discipline policies of the school.

• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of student records and transcripts.

• Schedule and conduct PreK-8 personnel and team meetings

• Participate in school-wide programs (i.e. Open Houses, Orientations, Special Chapels, Graduations, etc.) and other special programs as appropriate.

• Oversee the campus lunch program and personnel.

• Oversee the campus Before/After Care program and personnel.

• Coordinate with the janitorial staff.

Qualifications

1. Spiritually, a qualified candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect the following;

• unreserved acceptance of the school’s Statement of Faith

• a strong, clear Christian testimony

• a mature, Godly spirit

• a person of faith and prayer

• a broad acceptance of and by the Christian community

• strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture

• active involvement in the local church

• a servant leader

1. Professionally, a qualified candidate shall be characterized by the following;

• ability to articulate a Christian philosophy of education consistent with Scripture

• broad experience as a Christian school administrator

• demonstration of executive and management skills and presence

• effectiveness in oral and written communication

• deep understanding and empathy for why Christian schools exist

• commitment to gender and racial diversity at all levels in the workplace

• evidence of being a team player who is responsive to the school leadership and the school staff

• keep abreast of the major current trends in education in general, and in Christian education in particular.

• engagement in continuing education and professional development

• credentials that are appropriate for leading the school and its faculty/staff in its educational mission

1. Personally, a qualified candidate’s life shall reflect the following;

• a person of integrity in business, finance, and human resources through the equitable treatment of others

• a life consistent with Biblical principles

• a model of God’s ideal for the family

• the gift of listening and responding appropriately to the counsel of others

• a commitment to Christian schooling as evidenced by having his/her K-12 school-age children enrolled at VCS when educationally feasible

Other position appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Head Principal or Head of School.