Prek-Secondary Principal

Open Door Christian School is seeking a passionate, Christ-centered leader to serve as our next PreK-Secondary Principal.

Pay $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 Bachelors Degree

·        Has a 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

·        Maintain active membership in a local church, preferably Oak Street Baptist Church

·        Demonstrate fruits of the Spirit

·        Ensure whole school and classroom activities have a spiritual focus

·        Assist teachers in integrating biblical truth in instruction

·        Maintain high standards of ethics and honesty

Organizational Management

·        Abide by the school’s mission to provide a Christ-centered educational which cultivates a relationship with God and equips students to fulfill His purpose. 

·        Oversee the budget, insuring good stewardship of available resources

·        Plan and implement on-going recruitment efforts

·        Understand data information systems and data analysis

·        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

·        Ensure the school website is updated and useful to the school community

·        Oversee all school fundraising activities

·        Develop and implement safety protocols for all foreseeable emergencies

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

·        Oversee weekly chapel programs and student 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 to maximize available space and personnel

·        Delegate well while maintaining responsibility

Professional Development

·        Pursue professional learning through Christian and other educational organizations

·        Remain current on best practices in education

·        Utilize resources and information provided by the Association of Christian Schools International and other education related organizations 

Additional Duties

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