Primary Principal

Primary Years Principal (217 Days)

Westlake Academy - Westlake, Texas
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Job Title: Primary Years Principal Wage/ Status: Exempt

Department: Primary School HR Revised: June 2026

Reports to: Head of School

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Primary Years Principal is to manage grades K-5. The Primary Years Principal works continually to build and maintain a school culture conducive for learning, maximizing each child’s success, and successfully achieving established Westlake Academy goals and objectives.

Education/Certification:

• Master’s Degree with Texas principal certification.
• Strong knowledge of the IB Primary Years curriculum, standards, and practices.

Experience:

• 5+ years of IB experience, preferred.
• 3+ years in a leadership position.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Deep expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and teacher development, with the ability to coach educators in designing and facilitating high-quality, inquiry-driven learning experiences.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Displays strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be legally able to work in the United States.
• Completion of the state-required fingerprinting and criminal background check is required.
• Complies with TEA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws, school policies, and standards of the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

• Directs, supervises, and evaluates Primary school personnel, including teachers, the PYP Coordinator, Counselor, and Athletic Director (for Primary-related programs), ensuring effective instructional practices, professional accountability, and alignment with the Academy’s mission, International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements, and Academy expectations.
• Collaborates with K-12 leadership staff to develop and maintain a continuum of learning that supports student success across all grade levels.
• Oversees student discipline in the Primary school and addresses individual student disciplinary matters as needed.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, parents, students, and community groups to promote educational programs, activities, and objectives.
• Collaborates with the Head of School, faculty, staff, and students to ensure a safe learning environment and the implementation of established safety procedures and protocols.
• Maintains effective communication with students, faculty, parents, colleagues, and community stakeholders to support student achievement and school initiatives.
• Administers the Primary school budget effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborates with the Campus Engagement Coordinator to implement House events within the Primary school.
• Facilitates Primary school assemblies as needed.
• Develops and oversees the Primary school master schedule and ensures compliance with all Texas Education Agency (TEA) and International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements and expectations.
• Organizes and facilitates parent meetings to promote communication, engagement, and understanding of school programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrates proficiency in educational and administrative technology systems.
• Collaborates with the Special Education department to ensure that student learning needs and required support services are effectively provided.
• Coordinates and leads Primary school staff meetings.
• Oversees the onboarding and integration of new Primary school students and families, ensuring that parents and students understand the academic programs, expectations, policies, and operations of Westlake Academy.
• Ensures a smooth transition for Grade 5 students entering Grade 6 through collaboration with the Secondary Principal, PYP Coordinator, and MYP Coordinator.
• Collaborates with the Counselor and PYP Coordinator to coordinate and administer state assessments and other required testing programs.
• Creates and sustains an efficient, productive, and caring environment where students and staff are encouraged and recognized for their achievements and…