High School Principal (2026-27)

Job DetailsJob Location: Bay Area Christian School - League City, TX 77573Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Education - AdministratorPosition:  High School Principal (2026-27)

Classification:  Full-time, Exempt (12-month contract)

Primary Reporting Relationship:  Head of School

Direct Reports:  HS Faculty, HS Administrative Assistant, HS Secretary, Academic Counselor, Director of Student Life

Ministry Areas:  Bay Area Christian School - High School Division

Interfaces:  Students, parents, administrators, staff, other stakeholders as appropriate

Benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; 403(b) retirement account with match; paid holidays and vacation; BACS tuition discount for dependents (K-12)

Mission: Bay Area Christian School exists to provide quality, Kingdom education to the next generation, empowering them to make disciples of Jesus at home, in society, and through the church.

Employee Profile:

A committed and active member of Bay Area Church, or willing to transfer church membership if hired


Acceptance of and agreement with the Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct


A strong, clear Christian testimony


A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily

Job Purpose: The High School Principal shall lead the high school division in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus-level operations. The High School Principal will also help coordinate assigned student activities and services, as well as other administrative functions within the scope of supervision.

Major Responsibilities:

Assists in overseeing, governing, supervising, and managing the day-to-day operations of the high school division as a functioning component of the school

Be present on campus and in functioning status by 7:15 am on school days


Maintain presence on campus in functioning status until 4:00 pm or until all school matters that require administrative attention from the High School Principal are complete


Attend academic, arts, and sports events as needed to support the ministry of the school


Ensure the school schedule is maintained by faculty/staff, parents, and teachers


Daily exercise and awareness for campus safety and professionalism: human interaction, facility safety, needed improvements, etc.


Uphold, troubleshoot, and implement school policies to/with all stakeholders, including academic, conduct, and attendance standards


Effectively delegate manageable duties to those within the organization: enlist, equip, and empower


Exercise internal controls regarding purchases, substitutes, and time off for all those within your scope of management


Collaboratively work with teachers, lead teachers, Department Chairs, Curriculum Director, and other administration regarding schedules, planning, testing, programming, budgeting, and calendaring


Assist with car line and morning and after-school duty 


Monitor students during daily lunch duty, or ensure that teacher supervision for the cafeteria is scheduled


Attend field trips as needed and help with the planning process


Help organize and assist the Guidance Counselor and Curriculum Director with preparations pertaining to standardized testing for high school students


Ensure that effective means of evaluation and improvement are maintained: 

Formally evaluate those within your scope of management: clerical support - once annually; teachers - according to a formal professional growth plan


Identify, promote, and record professional development for those within your scope of management


Identify, promote, and record areas of school improvement in the following areas: Academic performance (GPA/test scores), facility improvements, policy implementation, and spiritual growth

Promotes and supports the mission and vision of the school to all stakeholders

Promote collaboration with all stakeholders when necessary in order to foster the following:

Strong professional development (teaching strategies, curriculum choices, and school planning)


High school staff meetings


Conflict resolution and problem prevention/solution


Calendar awareness




Communicate to all relevant stakeholders as needed through school reach efforts using phone calls, emails, written letters, social media, and the school website


Meet weekly with the Head of School to provide a clear picture of high school progress and needs


Manage family partnerships: conduct student interviews, conduct and evaluate entrance assessments, document and communicate re-enrollment discussions and decisions


Document student and employee discipline problems, frequency, and the resulting consequences while keeping only the necessary and appropriate faculty, staff, admin