Principal, Education Administration

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

POSITION TITLE:
Principal

REPORTS TO:
Head of School

START DATE:
June 2026

STATUS:
Full-Time;
Exempt

CONTACT:
Please send resume and cover letter to Kjohnsonool, adminool

COMPENSATION:
Competitive pay and benefits;
Commensurate with experience

Mankato Christian Academy (MCA) is a growing, Christ-centered high school (grades 9–12) committed to “Preparing Students for the Future in Jesus’ Name.” As we anticipate expanding enrollment, we seek to build a joyful, rigorous, biblically grounded community that graduates young men and women who love Christ, think clearly, serve generously, and lead courageously.

The Principal will assist the Head of School in managing the day to day instructional operations of the school and has overall responsibility for managing student life and faculty at the school. Responsibilities include encouraging and facilitating Christian community, providing administrative leadership, professional development and evaluation of school faculty.

Help to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the academic program, ensuring faithful execution of graduation requirements, 2025–2026 Course Catalog, and four-year plan.

Manage faculty performance: recruitment support, observation, evaluation, professional development, and mentoring; chair faculty meetings and nurture a collaborative, prayerful culture.

Handle master scheduling (8-period day), course assignments, dual-credit programs (PSEO/CIS), substitute coverage, and classroom logistics.

Offer guidance and oversight to academic departments in the development of curriculum (scope and sequence, learning objectives and assessments) and implementation of strategies to achieve the vision of the school.

Meet with teachers to share departmental testing information and discuss how the results impact the current MCA plan for Scope & Sequence, Curriculum, and Instruction.

Serve as a resource for faculty, recommending workshops, speakers, programs, and other opportunities for professional growth.

Supervise and counsel new teachers, conveying information regarding plans, schedules, curriculum development and assessment, resources, facilities, and activities which affect them and to serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures.

Collaborate with the Head of School in the continuous evaluation of the performance of faculty including formal and informal observations>

Assist Head of School in the search for an evaluation of candidates to fill teaching vacancies.

Offer ongoing insight into the development of programs for the orientation of new teachers, for in-service training of all teachers, and for the evaluation of classroom teachers.

Maintain and reinforce a Christ-centered school culture marked by grace, truth, joy, and the fruit of the Spirit.

Manage all aspects of student discipline using practices consistent with Scripture and school policy.

Provide mentoring care and crisis response; oversee student support services (Learning Lab, counseling referrals, accommodations).

Enforce the Student Life Handbook and promote clear, compassionate communication with families.

Work with Counseling staff to ensure that all students are aware of their course options.

Assist Counseling staff in completing registration audits to ensure that student requirements are met.

Review credit audits produced by Counseling staff twice a year.

Ensure that semester grades and transcripts are finalized and released in report cards in a timely fashion.

Ensure requested transcripts are provided as requested and needed.

Execute the school’s enrollment strategy (developed with the Head of School) to reach and sustain a growing student body while preserving MCA’s theological distinctives and family culture.

Support and assist with recruitment…