Middle School Principal

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Full Time, Exempt, 12 month
REPORTS TO: Head of School
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED: A four-year education and Master’s Degree in Educational
Administration or similar field is required.
SALARY: $100,000 - $130,000 (The salary is the expected range and is dependent on candidate qualifications.)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To implement the mission of Village Christian School in a Christ-like manner by leading the Middle School team of faculty, staff, students, and families in all efforts relating to student learning and faith development.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all aspects of curriculum, teaching, spiritual formation, and student life for the Middle School with an emphasis on integrating the school’s CARE (Christ Centered, Affordable and Accessible, Real Relationship, and
• Educational Excellence) values, while producing students who thrive.
• Direct a student-centered, growth mindset approach to learning that supports diverse learners, utilizes great teaching, exceptional curriculum, inspiring faith formation, and results in outstanding student achievement.
• Represent the Middle School in the strategic planning process for the ongoing improvement of the Middle School. Integrate the school’s essential questions, accreditation action plans, and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate a community of compassionate teachers and staff who are growing as professionals, work well together, communicate effectively with parents, and are growing in their faith and practice.
• Works collectively with the HR Director in the hiring, retaining, and terminating of Middle School employees.
• Collaborate with a dynamic community of administrators to further the school’s mission and integrate K-12.
• Communicate the vision of the school with PTF groups, the parent community, and potential students.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Be accessible to students while providing academic support, active listening, and advocacy.
• Is willingly involved in the VCS community outside of school hours.
• Faithfully completes reasonable extra duty assignments (supervision, mentoring, office hours, etc.).
• Maintains cordial, professional relationships with all students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Abides by the spirit and policies in the VCS Employee Handbook.

SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT AND GROWTH

• Has a dynamic, growing faith and is a spiritual role model for employees and students.
• Maintains a commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith in action and belief.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has a dynamic, growing faith and is a spiritual role model for students.
• Positivity bordering on evangelistic, a great ambassador, and mission minded.
• Humility with confidence, servant leader, someone others will follow.
• Visionary, innovative, open-minded, willing to learn, and respects tradition.
• Principal or Administrator at an accredited school and have middle school administration experience in your career preferred.
• Experience with developing signature or differentiated programs.
• Successful track record in recruiting and hiring.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree (in education field) and/or teaching credential/administrative credential preferred.

Village Christian School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Employee is expected to fully comply with the above job description. Additional duties may be assigned to this position as required.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position, please complete the application online at www.villagechristian.org/careers.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact:
Kristin M