Elementary School Principal

Hill Country Christian School of Austin•Austin, TX

20h

About The Position

The Elementary Principal serves to advance the mission of Hill Country Christian School by ensuring every aspect of the Elementary program reflects our high standards of student discipleship and excellent academics. Accountability : Reports to Head of School FlSA status : Full-time, Exempt

Requirements

Must be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, the Hill Country Christian School of Austin’s Core Values and Statement of Faith
Must faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of the school
Master’s degree in educational leadership, administration or related field
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a Christian school with 1-3 years of experience in an academic leadership position
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and able to foster and maintain positive relationships with co-workers
Exceptional organizational, administrative and supervisory skills
Ability to exercise discretion in

Responsibilities

Intentionally promoting a Christ-centered culture that Promotes and model the school’s mission, values, and Christ-centered culture
Sets high academic, behavioral, and spiritual expectations
Demonstrates servant leadership and professional conduct
Builds strong relationships with students, staff, and families
Maintains visible campus presence and supports community engagement
Supervises the Assistant Principal, Teaching Faculty, Events Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant
Serves on the Executive and Academic Teams to support implementation of programs and initiatives aligned with school mission and values
Represent the school at events and admissions activities
Providing effective and intentional faculty support and oversight by:
Ensuring PK–5 academics are aligned with classical Christian education
Selecting and evaluating curriculum and instructional resources
Recruiting, training, mentoring, evaluating, and retaining faculty and staff
Leading faculty meetings and professional development
Conducting observations and evaluations; providing recommendations for contract decisions
Collaborating with Middle School leadership to support student transitions
Overseeing all areas of Elementary administration & operations by ensuring safe, orderly, and nurturing learning environments
Overseeing student discipline using restorative, discipleship-focused practices
Collaborating with ARCC to support students requiring accommodations
Communicating effectively with parents, following Matthew 18 principles
Managing schedules, staffing, budgets, inventory, and accreditation efforts
Ensuring compliance with safety, emergency, HR, and credentialing requirements
Supporting admissions, marketing, and community outreach initiatives
Notifying appropriate leadership and agencies regarding student safety concerns
Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School