Elementary Principal

Elementary Principal

Founded in 1963, Jupiter Christian School is committed to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Jupiter Christian School distinctively educates students in a nurturing community to excel in life and engage the world. The Elementary Principal profile reflects the school's Christ-centered mission and is designed to attract a spiritually mature instructional leader who will advance academic excellence, shepherd students and faculty, and strengthen partnership with families on the West Campus.

The Elementary Principal serves as a key academic and spiritual leader for the grades 2–5 program on Jupiter Christian School's West Campus. Reporting directly to the Chief Academic Officer, this role provides spiritual, academic, and operational leadership while working closely with the Academic Leadership Team to ensure alignment across divisions, school goals, and institutional priorities. The successful candidate must be a spiritually sensitive, born-again Christian who understands and embraces the mission and philosophy of Jupiter Christian School.

This leader models the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, demonstrates professional integrity, handles confidential matters with discretion, and communicates effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff.

This position is a full time, salaried, exempt role and is considered full time, year-round

• Leads and supervises the elementary academic program for grades 2–5.
• Provides strong instructional leadership to ensure effective curriculum implementation, excellent teaching practices, and measurable student growth.
• Reviews student achievement data and guides instructional improvement efforts.
• Partners with the Chief Academic Officer in academic planning, goal setting, and decision-making.
• Works collaboratively with the Academic Leadership Team to maintain coherence between divisional priorities and school wide strategic goals.
• Promotes the integration of biblical truth and Christian worldview throughout curriculum, teaching, and learning.

• Fosters a safe, respectful, and Christ-centered learning environment where students are known, supported, and challenged.
• Supports student behavior, discipline, attendance, and intervention systems with consistency, grace, and discernment.
• Encourages the development of Christian character and servant leadership in students.
• Builds strong partnerships with families to support student growth and well-being.
• Communicates regularly and professionally with parents, teachers, and students regarding student progress and student needs.

• Supports responsible stewardship of school resources in alignment with the mission and priorities of Jupiter Christian School.
• Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer and school leadership in planning related to staffing, program needs, instructional resources, and operational priorities.
• Helps ensure that academic decisions, personnel recommendations, and program implementation reflect wise and mission-aligned use of school resources.
• Contributes to the sustainability and effectiveness of the elementary program by aligning needs with strategic initiatives and institutional priorities.

• Advances a Christ-centered school culture marked by spiritual formation, academic excellence, and relational trust.
• Supports strategic school improvement efforts by aligning elementary practices with institutional goals and accreditation expectations.
• Promotes a nurturing community in which students grow and engage the world through a biblical worldview.
• Maintains compliance with school policies, applicable standards, and accreditation expectations.
• Performs additional duties assigned by the Chief Academic Officer or school leadership in support of continuous improvement.

• Supervises, coaches, evaluates, and supports teachers and instructional staff.
• Leads hiring, onboarding, and retention of instructional staff as needed.
• Cultivates a collaborative,…