Lower School Principal

Overview

Primary Objectives: The Lower School Principal leads the faculty, staff and students in all of 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 also serves as a key connection point, coordinating across the school for the betterment of the Lower School and helping to lead the entire Whitefield campus and community.

• Oversee the academic quality of the Lower School ensuring that students receive an exemplary elementary education. This will include ongoing assessment and continuous refinement of the curriculum scope, sequence, texts, and resources.
• Ensure robust and on-going professional development of the Lower School teachers including, but not limited to, ongoing classroom observation and feedback, mentoring and equipping teachers, regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings, assisting in the articulation of educational goals, oversight of regularly scheduled staff meetings, coordination of teacher training, oversight and guidance related to teacher/parent communications.
• Lead the cultivation of a warm and orderly culture and community (students, parents, staff) where iron sharpens iron, where delight and diligence connect with the Gospel within grace-filled relationships.
• Conduct rigorous evaluations of Lower School teachers and staff and provide impactful developmental feedback.
• Provide oversight of all administrative aspects of the Lower School. This will include, at a minimum, management of the Lower School teaching schedule and the Lower School calendar.
• Support and guide the summer programs, Club Cub program and the After School programs.
• Ensure effective ongoing communication among all members of the Lower School community (principal to teacher, principal to families, teacher to families, etc.).
• Help plan and oversee the weekly Lower School chapel service.
• Ensure coordination of all parent volunteer involvement and activities in collaboration with the Whitefield Parent Association leadership for the Lower School.
• Supervise and develop the Lower School faculty and Lower School support staff.
• Oversee student discipline, in accordance with the school policy ensuring that student discipline is addressed in a consistent and timely manner.
• Work with the director of admission in the recruitment of new students. This includes, but is not limited to, familiarizing prospective families with the philosophy of the curriculum and the attributes of the school that are distinctive.
• Participate in weekly leadership meetings with the school’s administration.
• Attend Instructional Leadership Team meetings, and 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.
• Oversee maintenance of students’ academic records, attendance, conduct and dress, and make annual class assignments.
• Recruit and hire strong talent for Lower School positions (faculty/staff) who fit with the mission.
• Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions, and operate within the budget allotment for the Lower School.
• Additional duties as assigned by administration.

• A master’s degree in education from an accredited postsecondary institution.
• Elementary level teaching experience with a minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• A minimum of three years of school leadership experience, preferably in a Christian context.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, is teachable and is open to constructive feedback.
• Shows mature reliance on the Holy Spirit and is comfortable leading the spiritual development of others.
• A servant leader who values others in word and deed.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high level…