Open Door Christian School PreK-Secondary Principal

PreK - Secondary Principal

Date Posted: March 29, 2023

School: Open Door Christian School, a ministry of Oak Street Baptist Church

Location: Graham, TX

Date Available: June 1, 2023

Closing Date: April 25, 2023

Salary Range: $45,000 – 55,000

Qualifications

· Has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord

· Is a mature Christian, knowledgeable of biblical truth and its application to school administration

· Able to integrate biblical truth and its principles into the curriculum of the school

· Has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in education from a recognized, accredited college or university required, with Master’s degree preferred

· Possesses a valid standard administrator certification (preferred) or is qualified to receive such certification

· Minimum of 4 years of teaching experience required with some administrative experience preferred

· Accepts without verbal or mental reservation both the doctrinal statements in The Baptist Faith and Message as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention and the Oak Street Baptist

Church Statement of Faith and is committed to upholding them

· Is in good physical and mental health

Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

· Show evidence of being a student of the Bible

· Maintains active membership in Oak Street Baptist Church

· Demonstrate fruits of the Spirit

· Assist teachers in integrating biblical truth in instruction

· Maintain high standards of ethics and honesty

Organizational Management

· Abide by the school’s Mission Statement to provide a Christ-centered educational environment where we can teach the mind as well as the heart and soul of children so they are

equipped for lives of Christian love, service and leadership

· Oversee the budget insuring good stewardship of available resources

· Understand data information systems and data analysis and utilize computer network systems and various software applications

· Maintain a visible presence in classrooms, on campus, in Oak Street Baptist Church, and in the community

· Maintain and routinely update the school website

· Organize and oversee all school fundraising activities

Parent/Constituency Relationships

· Encourage parental involvement in students’ education and ensure effective communication with students and parents

· Give attention to problems and opinions of all groups or individuals

· Be easily accessible to students, staff, and parents

· Deal effectively with controversial issues and critical situations

Personnel Management

· Responsible for recruitment and hiring of faculty

· Work with faculty to identify areas of growth needed and to write professional development plans

· Provide the faculty with professional development opportunities to meet identified needs

· Schedule classes, students, faculty, and staff maximizing available space and personnel

· Delegate well while maintaining responsibility

Instructional Leadership

· Responsible for all areas of the curriculum

· Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and work with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students’ needs

· Supervise and evaluate teaching staff and support staff and make recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement, and continued employment

· Create a climate of high expectations in the school characterized by a tone of respect for teachers, students, parents, and community

· Coordinate weekly chapel programs and student activities

· Coordinate and supervise the lunch program

Additional Duties

Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors of Open Door Christian School.

Interested candidates should contact LeAnn Stetson at lstetson@opendoorgraham.com for an application and full job description. Candidates should submit an application, resume, copies of teacher and administrative (if applicable) certificates and official transcripts no later than April 25, 2023.