Elementary Principal

Jupiter Christian School 2025•Jupiter, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Jupiter Christian School is seeking a spiritually mature instructional leader for the Elementary Principal position on its West Campus. This role serves grades 2-5 and reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer. The Elementary Principal will provide spiritual, academic, and operational leadership, ensuring alignment with the school's Christ-centered mission, academic excellence, and partnership with families. The successful candidate must be a born-again Christian who embraces the school's mission and philosophy, modeling Christian virtue, professional integrity, and effective communication.

Requirements

Master’s degree required, preferably in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
3 to 5 years prior elementary teaching experience required.
Strong commitment to Christian education and agreement with the school’s statement of faith.
Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, humility, and consistency.
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior.
Must be able to demonstrate active membership and involvement in a local church.
Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous school administrative or leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Leads and supervises the elementary academic program for grades 2–5.
Provides strong instructional leadership to ensure effective curriculum implementation, excellent teaching practices, and measurable student growth.
Reviews student achievement data and guides instructional improvement efforts.
Partners with the Chief Academic Officer in academic planning, goal setting, and decision-making.
Works collaboratively with the Academic Leadership Team to maintain coherence between divisional priorities and schoolwide strategic goals.
Promotes the integration of biblical truth and Christian worldview throughout curriculum, teaching, and learning.
Fosters a safe, respectful, and Christ-centered learning environment where students are known, supported, and challenged.
Supports student behavior, discipline, attendance, and intervention systems with consistency, grace, and discernment.
Encourages the development of Christian character and servant leadership in students.
Builds strong partnerships with families to support student growth and well-being.
Communicates regularly and professionally with parents, teachers, and students regarding student progress and student needs.
Supports responsible stewardship of school resources in alignment with the mission and priorities of Jupiter Christian School.
Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer and school leadership in planning related to staffing, program needs, instructional resources, and operational priorities.
Helps ensure that academic decisions, personnel recommendations, and program implementation reflect wise and mission-aligned use of school resources.
Contributes to the sustainability and effectiveness of the elementary program by aligning needs with strategic initiatives and institutional priorities.
Advances a Christ-centered school culture marked by spiritual formation, academic excellence, and relational trust.
Supports strategic school improvement efforts by aligning elementary practices with institutional goals and accreditation expectations.
Promotes a nurturing community in which students grow and engage the world through a biblical worldview.
Maintains compliance with school policies, applicable standards, and accreditation expectations.
Performs additional duties assigned by the Chief Academic Officer or school leadership in support of continuous improvement.
Supervises, coaches, evaluates, and supports teachers and instructional staff.
Leads hiring, onboarding, and retention of instructional staff as needed.
Cultivates a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented faculty culture.
Encourages professional excellence through clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and supportive development.
Supervises After School/Activity Manager.