Middle School Principal

Overview

Application window closes on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. No late applications will be accepted. Only interest submitted via the online job portal will be considered. The tentative timeline includes interviews in February 2026 with an anticipated job offer by March 2026.

Position: Middle School Principal (AY )

Start Date: Based on agreement; new academic year commences on August 3, 2026

School: Coed Day School, Grades JK-12, 725 Students

Location: 13820 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville, NC

Website: .org

Mission
South Lake Christian Academy exists for the sake of God’s glory and mission; proclaiming the gospel, educating and discipling the whole person in all aspects of God’s reality.

South Lake Christian Academy (SLCA) is a thriving Christian school near Charlotte, founded in 1994 as a ministry of South Lake Presbyterian (PCA) Church. The school serves junior kindergarten through 12th grade with a rigorous academic program, athletics, and the arts, while maintaining a smaller-school atmosphere where individual students are known by name.

The vision of SLCA is that Christ may be preeminent in all things. The school seeks to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ through daily instruction in God’s Word and the integration of biblical principles into every academic, artistic, athletic, service, and social endeavor. Each student and family is invited to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

An Outstanding Leadership Opportunity
SLCA seeks an employee who enthusiastically embraces and champions the school’s mission of providing an outstanding academic program rooted in the Christian faith, while instilling a commitment to ethical behavior.

• A commitment to a community whose core values are respect, kindness, integrity, and joy
• Dedication to SLCA’s Christian mission and values
• Demonstrated expertise in supporting academic program excellence
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable demeanor

• Manage all aspects of the middle school, including academic programs, staff management, and student affairs.
• Evaluate and plan curriculum, ensuring it meets educational standards and addresses the needs of all students.
• Supervise and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff, providing professional development opportunities and conducting performance evaluations.
• Oversee student discipline, attendance, and extracurricular activities, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.
• Collaborate with parents, community members, and district administrators to foster strong relationships and support student success.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote educational excellence and a safe learning environment.
• Be a Christian role model and actively support the school's statement of faith, fostering a positive school culture.

• Education:
  
  A master’s degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field is highly preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience:
  
  At least five years of experience in a leadership role, preferably at the middle school level or in JK-12 education.

Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following materials as soon as possible via our online job application portal.

• Letter of Interest addressed to the Search Committee
• Current Resume
• Statement of Faith
• Statement of Educational Leadership Philosophy
• A list of five or more references with contact information (name, relationship to candidate, phone and email addresses). References will not be contacted until candidates reach the finalist stage of the search process.

To be considered, submit application materials via  Application materials will not be accepted via email.

For questions and application support, contact the Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Ramos, at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Office: , Business

Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM