**This position is for the 2027-2028 School Year**
Position: Upper Elementary/Middle School Principal
Reports to: Head Principal
Position Classification:
Exempt, full time, at-will, 12-month, salaried, Administrative
Start date: July 1, 2027
Character Description:
- Born-again Christian
- Models a Christian lifestyle
- Team player
- Teachability
- Person of integrity
- Loyal and maintains confidence
Position Responsibilities:
Administrative Duties
• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight of all upper elementary and middle school programs and personnel
• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight of programs and initiatives that assist in spiritual formation and maturity.
• Effectively utilize upper elementary and middle school personnel through appropriate assignments to specific activities, positions, grades, and/or subjects.
• Supervise and evaluate all upper elementary and middle school personnel and make annual employment recommendations to the Head Principal.
• Assist in the recruiting of quality faculty and staff.
• Assist Head Principal in the preparation of the school calendar.
• Prepare academic schedules for campus personnel and students as well as assist with special schedules for other campuses upon request.
• Assist in the admissions process for all new students.
• Create an educational environment that facilitates student learning.
• Regulate and enforce the school's conduct and discipline policies.
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of student records and transcripts.
• Schedule and conduct upper elementary and middle school personnel and team meetings
• Participate in school-wide programs (i.e. Open Houses, Orientations, Special Chapels, Graduations, etc.) and other special programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the campus Before/After School Care program and personnel.
Qualifications
Spiritually, qualified candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect the following;
• unreserved acceptance of the school’s Statement of Faith
• a strong, clear Christian testimony
• a mature, Godly spirit
• a person of faith and prayer
• a broad acceptance of and by the Christian community
• strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture
• active involvement in the local church
• a servant leader
Professionally, qualified candidate shall be characterized by the following;
• ability to articulate a Christian philosophy of education consistent with Scripture
• broad experience as a Christian school administrator
• demonstration of executive and management skills and presence
• effectiveness in oral and written communication
• deep understanding and empathy for why Christian schools exist
• evidence of being a team player who is responsive to the school leadership and the school staff
• keep abreast of the major current trends in education in general, and in Christian education in particular.
• engagement in continuing education and professional development
• credentials that are appropriate for leading the school and its faculty/staff in its educational mission
Personally, qualified candidate’s life shall reflect the following;
• a person of integrity in business, finance, and human resources through the equitable treatment of others
• a life consistent with Biblical principles
• a model of God’s ideal for the family
• the gift of listening and responding appropriately to the counsel of others
• a commitment to Christian schooling as evidenced by having his/her K-12 school-age children enrolled at VCS when educationally feasible
Other position appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Head Principal or Head of School.
Requirements
Position Requirements:
- ACSI Administrators certification required.
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
- Must have a Masters degree, preferred in School Administration
- Experience working with children
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with parents, children, and staff
- Motivated self-starter