Elementary Vice Principal

Job Summary

The Elementary Vice-Principal is the school leader primarily responsible for the elementary school. Working with the Head of School, the Vice-Principal will build the elementary school to an exceptional program, preparing students spiritually, academically, and with a heart to serve Jesus. Students will graduate from the elementary school ready to thrive as a junior high student.

The Elementary Vice-Principal will serve in the following major capacities:

· Spiritual Leadership to K-6 students

· Oversight of Before/After School Programs and Summer Fun

· Student Care and Conduct for K-6

· Oversight of the Lunch Program

· Teaching a Class as Needed

Required Spiritual Qualities

It is expected that the PCA school leader will …

· Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice.

· Be a born again, Spirit filled Christian who is in agreement with the PCA mission and vision, Statement of Faith, values, philosophy of education, and policies.

· Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.

· Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his/her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others

o Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40), including being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.

o Share the Christian faith with other people.

o Have a Christ-centered home.

o Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church.

· Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.

· Have a conviction that God has called him/her to Christian school ministry.

· Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity, in all personal and professional matters.

· Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.

· Reflect and teach the mission, vision and core beliefs of the school.

Required Personal Qualities/Functions

It is expected that the PCA school leader will …

• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6, NIV).

• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.

• Manage students with a firm, grace-filled accountability to high behavioral expectations.

• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.

• Organize and lead Open Houses, Student Showcases, concerts, and other school and development events as requested by the Head of School.

• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and school.

• Develop sensitivity toward and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.

• Defend principles and conviction in the face of pressure and partisan influence.

• Recognize her/his mistakes and take measures to correct them.

• Be a collaborative team player.

• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.

• Respectfully submit and be loyal to those in authority.

• Appreciate and understand the uniqueness of PCA and the local community.

• Place her/his school ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.

• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.

Required Professional Qualities/Functions

It is expected that the PCA school leader will …

• Hold a master’s degree in education or an appropriate alternative.

• Hold ACSI teacher and administrative certification or be willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within one year of hire.

• Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, having a basic proficiency in word processing, creating and using a spreadsheet, producing an attractive newsletter, e-mail, and accessing the Internet.

• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Head of School.

• Seek and accept constructive evaluation of her…