Lower School Assistant Principal

Traders Point Christian Schools•Whitestown, IN

About The Position

The Lower School Assistant Principal partners with the Lower School Principal to provide spiritual, instructional, and operational leadership for Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten through fourth grade. This visible, approachable leader builds relationships with students and families, supports teachers, and helps maintain a safe, organized, Christ-centered learning environment. The role includes staff observations, family admissions interviews, student discipline, substitute coordination, classroom coverage, student supervision, and daily building support. The Assistant Principal models Christlike character and supports the school’s mission, vision, and Biblical worldview. The role helps foster students’ spiritual formation through Bible instruction, chapel, service, discipleship, prayer, and Biblical integration throughout school life. It also supports admissions and family transitions, instructional leadership and teacher development, student assessment and testing, daily staffing and building operations, safety, communication, and administrative priorities. The Assistant Principal may serve as acting Principal when delegated or in the Principal’s absence. This is an exempt, salaried, full-time position requiring 50 hours per week. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods; moving throughout the school to supervise students and respond to needs; supervising indoors and outdoors in varying weather; and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Personal commitment to Jesus Christ, active participation in a Christian church, and agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith, mission, and Biblical worldview.
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Master’s degree in educational leadership, education administration, or a related field, or actively working toward an appropriate master’s degree.
Indiana School Administrator’s license, or actively working toward principal licensure through an approved preparation program; a completed administrator’s license is not required at hire.
Successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level.
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of child development and effective early childhood and elementary practices.
Demonstrates a Biblical testimony of salvation and an authentic, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, with a commitment to Christian education and children’s spiritual formation.
Builds collaborative relationships and treats students, families, and colleagues with respect; leads with humility, compassion, integrity, consistency, and accountability.
Exercises sound judgment, handles confidential concerns with discretion, and addresses concerns directly and appropriately.
Demonstrates flexibility, reliability, and a servant-hearted willingness to assist where needed.
Understands the pastoral responsibility of Christian school leadership and ministers through example, prayer, and direct instruction.
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism, communicates respectfully, follows through on commitments, and remains coachable and committed to spiritual and professional growth.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; move throughout the school; supervise indoors and outdoors in varying weather; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

ACSI administrative certification preferred.
Teacher leadership, coaching, or administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Model Christlike character and support the school’s mission, vision, and Biblical worldview.
Pray with and for students, families, faculty, and staff, and support spiritual formation through Bible instruction, chapel, service, and discipleship.
Approach correction and conflict with grace, truth, accountability, and restoration; encourage Biblical reconciliation and worldview integration.
Build trusting relationships with students and families and maintain a visible presence throughout the school day.
Assist with family admissions interviews, tours, student visits, and communicating the school’s mission, educational program, and expectations.
Provide input regarding student readiness, placement, and support needs, and help incoming families and students transition into the school and between grades.
Support curriculum, academic standards, assessment, and Biblical integration in collaboration with the Principal and Director of Curriculum and Accreditation.
Assist with classroom walkthroughs, scheduled observations, feedback conversations, follow-up support, staff evaluations, and professional goal setting as assigned.
Collaborate with grade-level leaders and student support personnel to strengthen instruction and meet student needs.
Support assessment practices, standards-based reporting, and the use of assessment evidence for instruction, intervention, and enrichment.
Support classroom and co-curricular teachers, including music, art, physical education, outdoor education, and library.
Assist with staff meetings, professional development, and accreditation processes.
Assist with onboarding, coaching, and mentoring new faculty, including explaining curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom culture, and school procedures.
Manage routine student discipline and refer significant or ongoing concerns to the Principal; collaborate on behavioral concerns and intervention plans.
Document incidents, family communication, interventions, and follow-up; assist with attendance concerns as assigned.
Coordinate substitute teachers for planned and unexpected absences, support substitute recruitment and orientation, and maintain substitute contact and coverage information.
Review and approve routine staff time-off requests within delegated authority; refer exceptions or significant coverage concerns to the Principal.
Arrange staffing and supervision coverage, provide classroom coverage when needed, and communicate staffing or schedule changes promptly.
Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and transitions, and provide classroom assistance and supervision throughout the Lower School.
Support chapel, assemblies, field trips, school-wide activities, and special events; assist with learning spaces, materials, room use, and daily schedules.
Assist designated personnel with Lower School assessments, including Acadience, IREAD, and ILEARN; coordinate schedules, staffing, rooms, coverage, materials, procedures, accommodations, and test security as assigned.
Support school calendars, supervision schedules, event logistics, and the Principal’s calendar as assigned.
Coordinate with office staff, facilities personnel, and other departments on building needs; assist with emergency preparedness, safety procedures, drills, and crisis response.
Maintain records and complete assigned reports and communications; assist with budget planning and monitor assigned expenditures within approved limits.
Serve as acting Principal when delegated or in the Principal’s absence, and perform other duties assigned by the Lower School Principal.
Meet regularly with the Principal to review priorities and follow-up needs; maintain confidentiality, professionalism, clear communication, and reliable follow-through.