Christian School Principal — Leadership & Vision

Christiancareercenter; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Christian School in Iowa is seeking a spiritually mature Principal to lead a Christ-centered program and uphold the mission, vision, and academic excellence of the school. The role works closely with the Head of School and Learning Director to cultivate student formation, staff growth, and a strong school culture.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Educational Leadership, holds or can obtain required ACSI and Iowa certifications, and brings 6–8 years of administrative experience in

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
• ACSI teaching credentials; ACSI All Levels Principal or Superintendent certification or the ability to obtain; State of Iowa Principal certification, or the ability to obtain
• 6-8 years of administrative experience in a school setting with previous successful teaching background
• Experience leading, or familiarity with, a Christian school environment is highly desired
• Experience leading, or familiarity with, a school-wide Teaching for Transformation initiative

Responsibilities

• Administrative Responsibilities: Employ excellent written and oral communication skills; Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity; Understand the business functions of the school; Uphold board and administrative policies; Manage employment and HR matters with Head of School and Business Manager; Participate on the leadership team; Meet or exceed ACSI accreditation standards; Ensure compliance with state reporting standards and teacher licensing
• Faculty: Collaborate with DOL to develop and implement a rigorous biblical worldview-based program; Supervise and evaluate faculty; Support meetings and professional development; Foster professionalism and ethical conduct; Promote a learning experience marked with excellence; Support teachers and families
• Student Formation: Monitor student well-being; Establish consistent expectations for behavior; Ensure discipline is fair and restorative; Support classroom management; Help students develop Christian character
• Parents: Develop strong relationships with parents; Respond to questions and concerns; Resolve conflicts; Reinforce home-school partnership; Administer discipline policies and ensure healthy parent communication

Job description

Heritage Christian School in Iowa is seeking a spiritually mature Principal to lead a Christ-centered program and uphold the mission, vision, and academic excellence of the school. The role works closely with the Head of School and Learning Director to cultivate student formation, staff growth, and a strong school culture.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Educational Leadership, holds or can obtain required ACSI and Iowa certifications, and brings 6–8 years of administrative experience in