Middle School Principal

Overview

The Middle School principal leads the faculty, staff and students in the spiritual, educational, and administrative aspects of fulfilling Whitefield’s mission to bolster Christian families in rearing young people who go on to college and life with a passion for learning, for others ahead of self, and for the living and active Jesus. This leader coordinates across the school for the betterment of the Middle School and helps lead the entire Whitefield campus and community.

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• Oversee the academic quality of the Middle School ensuring that students receive an exemplary education.
• Ensure robust and ongoing professional development of the Middle School teachers, including classroom observation and feedback, mentoring, regular one-on-one meetings, articulation of educational goals, oversight of staff meetings, coordination of teacher training, and guidance related to teacher/parent communications.
• Lead the cultivation of a warm and orderly culture and community where relationships are built on grace-filled engagement and the Gospel.
• Create and sustain a vibrant environment for students that provides for discipleship, mentorship, and other enriching experiences.
• Conduct rigorous evaluations of Middle School teachers and staff and provide developmental feedback.
• Provide oversight of all administrative aspects of the Middle School, including calendar, teaching schedule, and budget.
• Ensure effective ongoing communication among all members of the Middle School community (principal to teacher, principal to families, teacher to families, etc.).
• Coordinate parent volunteer involvement and activities in collaboration with the Whitefield Parent Association leadership for the Middle School.
• Supervise and develop the Middle School faculty and Middle School support staff.
• Support a relational approach to student discipline, in accordance with school policy, ensuring that discipline is addressed consistently and timely.
• Attend extra-curricular events.
• Work with the director of admissions in the recruitment of new students, familiarizing prospective families with the school’s philosophy and distinctive attributes.
• Participate in advancement activities and weekly leadership meetings with the school administration.
• Serve on committees as needed and be a visible presence in all areas of school life.
• Assist with accreditation processes and other strategic planning initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with other division principals to provide programs for teacher orientation, in-service training, and review of policies in the parent/student and employee handbooks.
• Recruit and hire strong talent for Middle School positions who fit with the mission.
• Adhere to bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws governing the school, operating within the budget for the Middle School.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• A master’s degree in education from an accredited postsecondary institution.
• A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• A minimum of three years of school leadership experience, preferably in a Christian context.
• A committed educator who enjoys middle school-aged children and understands their emotional and learning needs.
• Excitement for the learning and development of Middle School children; empower and encourage teachers to create engaging classrooms focused on student best interests, learning, and character development.
• Balance correction with compassion and grace in guiding, directing, and disciplining students.
• Self-aware, teachable, and open to constructive feedback.
• Committed to leadership under the Holy Spirit and comfortable guiding spiritual development of others.
• Servant leader who values others in word and deed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Courageous, collaborative, and engaging within the Middle School and across the campus.
• Skilled in handling conflict, motivating, coaching, and training faculty and staff.
• High emotional and social intelligence; empathic listener who relates well to students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Strong prioritization, multi-tasking, planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in word processing,…