ACS is seeking an Elementary
School Principal

Leadership Responsibilities

Love God

• Model a vibrant Christian faith in word and deed, providing spiritual encouragement to staff, students and families.

• Set the spiritual climate of the elementary school by supporting Gathering Time planning and other spiritual life activities within the school.

• Guide teachers in the integration of faith and learning; directly supervising and supporting K–4 teachers, specialists, aides, substitute teachers, PurePlay, after school care program staff and librarian.

• Lead new elementary teachers in their understanding of the partnership between home, church and school.

• Care for elementary school staff, parents and students with pastoral love and guidance.

• Lead with a restorative mindset in disciplinary situations.

Love Kids

• Monitor and track student performance, conduct, and discipline; keeping consistent and reliable records and reports.

• Facilitate opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions and by meeting with students.

• Enforce disciplinary policies and procedures with students.

• Work closely with teachers to maintain positive student relationships and implement restorative practices.

• Participate in parent meetings and conferences and act as an intermediary between parents, teachers and students as needed to deal with a variety of needs or issues

Love Learning

• Oversee the daily management of the elementary classrooms.

• Supervise elementary teachers and staff, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set in collaboration with the Head of School.

• In collaboration with the Head of School and other leadership team members, lead the hiring of all elementary school faculty and staff.

• Oversee mentor teachers as they guide new teachers, with relevant support from other directors.

• Ensure a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with the leadership team, teachers, students and parents.

• Maintain competency and student academic achievement as prescribed by the school board.

• Interact with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and the community.

• Collaborate with various administrative and resource personnel in continuous improvement of curriculum, instructional materials, and professional development that align with the mission of ACS and local, state and national standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a Christian school setting; prior leadership experience strongly preferred.

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate and/or administrative certificate preferred, or enrollment in an administrative certification program.

• Strong knowledge of and experience in Christian Education.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor staff and promote academic and spiritual growth.

• Strong background in research-based instructional best practices.

• A committed Christian who affirms and lives in alignment with the school’s Statements of Belief, Mission, Vision and Expression of the Mission.

Statements of Belief

See school website for Statements of Belief.

Mission

The Ada Christian School community exists to equip students for service in God’s world by integrating academic excellence with a distinctively Christian perspective. 

Vision

We develop the whole child – mind, body and soul in Christian community – inspiring students to become all they were created to be as Christian agents of change in their families, communities and the world.

Expression of the Mission

Believing we are made in God’s image and worthy of respect, we nurture our children in the love of God by emphasizing the stories and principles of Scripture and by working to promote a community of love, acceptance, and care among students, staff and parents.

Believing God reveals himself not only through His Word but also through His creation, we encourage exploration by providing a curriculum that enthusiastically promotes studies of nature and its laws, as well as stewardship and an understanding of people and cultures. With an appreciation for the beauty of this world, we seek to stimulate joyful creative expression through the arts, music and physical activities.

Believing that God has a purpose for Creation and in our lives, we include in our curriculum a Christ-Centered perspective on the understanding of personal value and purpose. Students are encouraged to personally accept Christ’s call of Salvation available through the Gospel of Jesus Christ offered in love.

Believing that each child can and should eventually take responsibility for further learning, we seek to prepare our children with understanding and skills necessary for their continuing education. Pursuing excellence with a full offering of curricula and experiences, we also seek to develop an enthusiasm for learning that will extend into all aspects of their lives.

Believing that God’s grace and His kingdom extend to each child and to all of humanity, we help all students recognize that they are ‘wonderfully made’, and they are given gifts to serve God and others. By example and practice we encourage our children to share the love of God as it is expressed in kindness, compassion, forgiveness and service to others.