Elementary Principal

The Opportunity

CVCS seeks an Elementary School Principal to lead its TK–6 program during the most formative years of student development. The Principal serves as the educational, spiritual, and operational leader of the elementary division, providing direct leadership to approximately 35 faculty and staff and partnering closely with the Head of Schools.

This role is part of a collaborative leadership structure, working alongside an Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, in close partnership with the Junior High and High School Principals, and supported by school-wide leaders including a Dean of Students (TK–12) and a Dean of Discipleship & Community Life (TK–12).

Advances educational excellence in a Christ-centered environment across the TK–6 program

Cultivates a joyful, safe, relational, and high-expectations elementary culture

Leads, mentors, evaluates, and develops elementary faculty and staff

Partners with the Elementary Curriculum Coordinator to ensure strong curriculum alignment, instructional quality, and assessment practices

Collaborates with Junior High and High School Principals to ensure continuity of culture, expectations, and student formation across divisions

Works closely with the Dean of Students (TK–12) on discipline, student support, and restorative practices

Partners with the Dean of Discipleship & Community Life (TK–12) to integrate discipleship, character formation, and community life into the elementary experience

Supports students with learning challenges in collaboration with the RISE (Resource Implementation Success Education) Team, a pull-out academic support program serving students across grade levels

Engages families through clear communication, pastoral care, and strong partnership

The ideal candidate:

Possesses an authentic, vibrant Christian faith and is an active member of a local church

Feels a deep calling to Christian elementary education

Loves children and understands the developmental, academic, and spiritual needs of young learners

Shepherds the families and team of outstanding educators.

Has demonstrated success leading and developing teams of educators (35)

Has experience supporting students with learning challenges and collaborating with academic support teams

Values teamwork and thrives in a distributed leadership model

Leads with humility, clarity, joy, and emotional intelligence

Communicates effectively and pastorally with parents, faculty, and students

Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or related field (required)

Elementary teaching and school leadership experience strongly preferred

Experience in Christian education strongly preferred

This is a compelling opportunity to lead a thriving elementary program within a highly collaborative leadership structure at a school committed to educational excellence in a Christ-centered environment. The Elementary School Principal at CVCS plays a vital role in shaping culture, strengthening instruction, and nurturing the hearts and minds of students in a joyful, faith-filled community.

February-April 2026

July 1, 2026

CVCS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance with the option to purchase additional term life insurance at discounted group rates

Short and long-term disability

403b including a matching program after one year of service

Paid time off package comprised of vacation, sick, holidays

Free tuition benefit for eldest child attending CVCS, and discounted tuition benefit for second enrolled child.

Please submit your resume and letter of reference through our application portal.