Lower School; K-5th Principal at Hilton Head Christian Academy Bluffton, SC

Lower School (K-5th) Principal job at Hilton Head Christian Academy. Bluffton, SC.

The Lower School Principal is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Lower School (K-5th grade) program, with an overarching desire to ensure Lower School goals, initiatives and directives are grounded in a Biblical worldview and thus fully aligned with the vision of HHCA– to Know Christ and Make Him Known. This position is a member of the school leadership team and includes responsibilities such as: supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff, in an environment that highly values collaboration and empowers decision‑making;

ensuring effective parent, teacher, and student communications; fostering teamwork and relationship‑building between mentors and among staff, parents and students; and effectively managing school resources.

• Function as the chief advocate of the Lower School’s programs, goals and initiatives, as well as students and mentors, within the context of a K-12 setting
• Clearly articulate expectations, behavioral guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that all constituent bases are fully informed consistent with their individual roles.
• Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs, and confidently make decisions for activities to meet those needs, ensuring alignment between the school’s vision and mission statement and such activities
• Effectively implement positive and proactive interpersonal communication skills in a variety of roles including, but not limited to: building and maintaining positive relationships and trust with students, their families, mentors, and community members; leading instructional initiatives; providing and soliciting critical feedback; and facilitating conflict resolution.

• Collaborate with Academic / Guidance Team to support the school curriculum and assessment system.
• Collaborate with administrators and staff on effective implementation of the inquiry-based learning framework.
• Utilize aligned research‑based strategies to support mentors in lesson design and instructional practices designed to help students meet their fullest potential.
• Actively participate in the development, supervision, and evaluation of educational and instructional programs.
• Support and train mentors to effectively analyze student data in order to guide instructional decision‑making and to ensure mastery of the curriculum.
• Promote the efficient and effective implementation of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and mentors.
• Assist the appropriate staff members in relation to the facilitation of meetings for students served by the Academic Resource Center.
• Collaborate with lead mentors, faculty, and leadership team to compile annual budget requests based on documented program and student needs.

• Supervise Lower School mentors, clerical staff members, and others as assigned, with the goal of encouraging growth and excellence, building positive relationships, and empowering mentors and staff to be innovative leaders in and out of the classroom.
• Maintain openness and visibility with faculty, and build intentional relationships that encourage each mentor to meet their greatest potential.

• Coach and develop mentors and staff by giving individual feedback and aligned professional development opportunities, ensuring all education staff have a professional development plan that supports their growth as an educator.
• Conduct walkthroughs and formal observations of mentors and provide feedback that is constructive and points toward alignment with overall mission and vision, as well as Lower School specific goals and initiatives.
• Actively participate and collaborate with mentors in professional learning communities designed for school wide learning, improving instructional practices, and supporting student achievement.
• Lead the interview, hiring and onboarding process for Lower School personnel, including orientation of new staff members.
• Actively work with School Leadership team on overall employee retention…