JH​/HS Principal

Overview

Secondary Principal (Grades 7-12)

Clyde Hill Campus | Clyde Hill, WA

Working Hours:
Full-Time; 1.0 FTE

Salary: between $115,000 – $123,000, depending on experience

Start Date: around July 1, 2026

Bellevue Christian School is seeking a faith-filled, experienced, and inspirational leader to serve as the Junior and High School Principal. This role provides spiritual, instructional, and administrative leadership to ensure students receive a comprehensive, Christ-centered education. The principal leads faculty and staff, inspires innovation, and collaborates with parents to uphold the mission of BCS. The ideal candidate is a dedicated Christian educator with 7+ years of combined administrative and teaching experience in secondary education.

The principal will have a proven ability to lead teams, implement best practices, and foster a culture of faith and academic excellence. Strong relational, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a commitment to mentoring faculty, supporting students’ spiritual and academic growth.

• Provide students a well-rounded, Christ centered education.
• Develop and oversee academic programs that integrate a biblical worldview with academic excellence.
• Address and resolve concerns fairly and respectfully.
• Foster a welcoming and professional school environment through collaboration, communication, and service.
• Manage timely submission of reports and compliance documentation.
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions, and promotional efforts. Attend, facilitate, present, and/or supervise evening events including, but not limited to concerts, athletics, award events, open house, parent orientations, selected school board meetings, and graduation.
• Ensure efficient scheduling of classes, staff, and resources to maximize student learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records and update the student handbook as needed.
• Implement a consistent, mission aligned discipline system.
• Develop and manage the annual budget.

• Recruit, supervise and evaluate faculty, ensuring alignment with the school’s education and spiritual mission.
• Lead faculty and staff meetings, ensuring clear communication and goal alignment.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on curriculum development, policy updates, and professional development.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and retention.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement and support professional development through mentorship and training.

• Engage parents and community groups in student activities and school initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents, students, and the broader community, representing the school in various settings.
• Encourage parent engagement and volunteer involvement.

The ideal candidate will be a mature Christian who models a personal, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and demonstrates a commitment to the local church.

Additionally, the candidate will:

• Hold an earned master’s degree, with 7+ years of teaching and educational leadership experience, preferably including within a Christian education environment.
• Experience reporting to a Board is preferred.
• Be well-versed in biblical knowledge and integrate Christian worldview into all aspects of learning.
• Demonstrate wisdom, discernment, and the ability to manage confidential information.
• Possess proven leadership skills and a commitment to growing as a servant leader, building a high performing team.
• Be an effective communicator who can motivate others, manage change, and clearly convey the school’s mission and vision.
• Demonstrate an ability to plan, set priorities, and implement work in a disciplined manner, keeping multiple projects progressing to completion simultaneously with minimal direction.
• Balance “big picture” thinking with attention to detail.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Be skilled in strategic management, program development, and evaluation.
• Have a strong understanding of educational regulations.

Benefit package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options. Employer discretionary 403b contributions. Company paid life insurance and long-term disability. Paid time off includes paid sick and personal time. Bellevue Christian School Tuition Discount for Dependents.

Required OSPI fingerprint/background clearance

Must be in agreement with BCS Doctrinal Statement

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