Elementary Vice Principal

Job Summary: The Elementary Vice-Principal is the school leader primarily responsible for the elementary school. Working with the Head of School, the Vice-Principal will build the elementary school to an exceptional program, preparing students spiritually, academically, and with a heart to serve Jesus. Students will graduate from the elementary school ready to thrive as a junior high student. The Elementary Vice-Principal will serve in the following major capacities:

• Spiritual Leadership to K-6 students
• Oversight of Before/After School Programs and Summer Fun
• Student Care and Conduct for K-6
• Oversight of the Lunch Program
• Teaching a Class as Needed

Required Spiritual Qualities It is expected that the PCA school leader will …

• Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice.
• Be a born again, Spirit filled Christian who is in agreement with the PCA mission and vision, Statement of Faith, values, philosophy of education, and policies.
• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.
• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his/her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others

o Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40), including being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct. o Share the Christian faith with other people. o Have a Christ-centered home. o Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church.

• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
• Have a conviction that God has called him/her to Christian school ministry.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity, in all personal and professional matters.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Reflect and teach the mission, vision and core beliefs of the school.

Required Personal Qualities/Functions It is expected that the PCA school leader will …

• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.
• Manage students with a firm, grace-filled accountability to high behavioral expectations.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Organize and lead Open Houses, Student Showcases, concerts, and other school and development events as requested by the Head of School.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and school.
• Develop sensitivity toward and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Defend principles and conviction in the face of pressure and partisan influence.
• Recognize her/his mistakes and take measures to correct them.
• Be a collaborative team player.
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to those in authority.
• Appreciate and understand the uniqueness of PCA and the local community.
• Place her/his school ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.

Required Professional Qualities/Functions It is expected that the PCA school leader will …

• Hold a master’s degree in education or an appropriate alternative.
• Hold ACSI teacher and administrative certification or be willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within one year of hire.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, having a basic proficiency in word processing, creating and using a spreadsheet, producing an attractive newsletter, e-mail, and accessing the Internet.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Head of School.
• Seek and accept constructive evaluation of her or his own job performance.
• Attend all PCA professional development and workshops recommended by the Head of School.
• Attend all meetings, during and after school, as requested by the Head of School.
• Encourage students by attending after school events, as able.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Academic Program

• Encourage teachers as they complete the learning objectives of their curriculum, including following the Scope and Sequence and course outlines, ensuring a focus on Biblical worldview integration in all subjects.
• Submit orders for needed supplies and equipment to the Head of School.
• Partner with parents and teachers in the discipline of K- 6th grade students.
• Facilitate a strong sense of school spirit throughout the K-6th grades.

Spiritual Leadership

• Lead prayer, devotions, and other meetings as requested.
• Oversee K-6 chapel program, providing opportunity for spiritual challenge and growth for students.
• Provide strong leadership, training, and mentoring for all students, and particularly 5th and 6th graders
• Support specialists as they provide a Christmas and spring concert.

Leadership in Student Care and Conduct

• Provide leadership to the K-12 grade lunch program.
• Hire staff and oversee the finances, ensuring a profit.
• Recommend policy and implement all safety and health processes.
• Encourage student behaviors that honor God.
• Counsel students who are disobedient and unable to stay in the classroom.
• Determine needed follow-up/consequences.
• Communicate with parents.
• Mentor teachers and students in expected conduct.
• Hold restorative circles/discussions with students when relationships have been damaged.
• Implement student discipline for K-6. Ensure that appropriate records are immediately recorded in the school management system.
• Support teachers with discipline issues, providing resources where possible.
• Keep the Head of School informed regarding major disciplinary actions. Only the Head of School has authority to suspend/expel students.
• Oversee student recess personnel.
• Provide oversight to the Adventure Club (our after school club)
• Provide leadership to the Adventure Club Supervisor, approve time cards, and purchases.
• Provide a budget for and monitor Adventure Club finances so that a profit is made.
• Oversee the Receptionist, who also serves as a support to the Elementary Vice-Principal
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Able to listen carefully and respond with grace and understanding to all members of the school community.
• Able to manage time and prioritize daily and weekly tasks.
• Able to manage the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of the job.
• Able to walk forward and backwards.
• Able to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a maximum of 35 pounds.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis.
• Able to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and during inclement weather.

Work Hours and Compensation The Elementary Vice-Principal is a full time, year round responsibility. The hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Salary range is $55,000 – $70,000, based on qualifications and work experience. Full benefits include a 100% tuition discount for eligible EE- Grade 12 dependents, up to $500 reimbursed for master level classes per year, and medical and dental insurance premiums paid 100% by the school.