Middle School Principal (5-8)

Legacy Christian Academy • Andover, MN

3h

About The Position

LCA hires staff who care about the spiritual and academic growth of their students, who maintain high
academic standards, and who love Christ and live by biblical principles. LCA has a community of staff and
faculty who join together regularly for prayer, Biblical Worldview training, celebrations, and staff
development.

As an LCA employee, it is essential and foundational to understand, live out, and agree wholeheartedly with
Legacy’s Statement of Faith, Social Stance, Core Values, and the Profile of a Legacy Employee.
As the Middle School Principal, you will be responsible to provide spiritual, educational, relational, and
strategic leadership. You will partner with parents and lead the 5 th -8 th grade teachers to enrich the minds and
disciple the hearts of students in an academically excellent, Christ-centered environment.

Requirements

• Possess a strong Christian faith with a solid knowledge of the Bible, a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a demonstrated character of integrity. Believe and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith and Guiding Principles.
• Possess a passion for Christian education and student discipleship. Individual must be comfortable connecting the biblical truths and biblical worldview perspectives in their leadership with staff and students, and throughout the curriculum.
• Comfort with or openness to learning school management software and other online teaching tools such as Google Classroom, Google suite, and student information systems.
• Ability to work with all functions - administration, support staff, other faculty, and students.
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education or administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with parents and lead the 5th -8th grade teachers to enrich the minds and disciple the hearts of students in an academically excellent, Christ-centered environment.
• Serve on the school leadership team and works closely with the Head of School to fulfill Legacy’s mission and strategic plan as it relates to the 5th -8th grade staff, students, and program.
• Develop a Christ-like, biblically-based culture amongst the teachers and staff that encourages and supports creativity, collaboration, professionalism, and growth.
• Lead a middle school program that effectively allows for the middle school students to be known, discipled, and prepared by equipping their minds and discipling their hearts for Christ-like living.
• Provide students a middle school experience full of exploratory opportunities and experiential learning within and outside of Legacy’s walls.
• Foster a student-focused, Christ-centered culture where students are invested in to become biblically grounded, disciples of Christ; faithful and courageous, servant leaders; intellectually prepared, accomplished learners; morally disciplined, students of character, and God-glorifying, spirit-led worshippers.
• Relationally partner with parents in their God-given mandate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal