Christian Heritage School Inc
Lower School Principal
Christian Heritage School Inc, Trumbull, Connecticut, us, 06611
Christian Heritage School
is a thriving academically and spiritually rigorous Christian day school located in Southern Connecticut. With over 400 students, it is one of the largest K-12 Christian schools in the Northeast and draws students from numerous towns across the state. It has a diverse student body that comes together to grow in knowledge, faith, and character within a loving, grace-filled environment.
Lower School Principal:
K-5th Grade
We are seeking a Lower School Principal who is a committed and passionate Christian leader with enthusiasm for biblically integrated academic excellence. He or she will understand and support the school’s mission, vision and strategy and demonstrates the ability to translate them into actionable goals for the Lower School. The Principal will be responsible for the safety and well-being of students, for assuring excellence in academic and curricular programs, for curriculum development and supervision, for faculty evaluation and professional development, for planning and administering the Lower School budget, and for cultivating positive and mutually beneficial relationships with the school community, students, parents, faculty, and staff under the direction of the Head of School and in accordance with the policies and mission of the school as set forth by the Board of Trustees.
What You Bring:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field; Master’s degree, preferred.
A minimum of three years of experience as a school principal or in a similar professional leadership role.
A minimum of five years classroom experience demonstrating potential for effective leadership.
Working knowledge of classroom management, best practices, and strategies, as well as the understanding of diverse student learning styles and needs.
Strong team building skills and capacity to bring a school together as a community with spirit and commitment to biblically integrated high academic standards.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written; demonstrated abilities in problem solving and conflict resolution with emotional maturity in dealing with challenges.
Strong organizational and management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
A deep commitment to Christian education with a culture of servant-leadership.
Personal Characteristics & Spiritual Qualities
Is a committed follower of Jesus Christ and seeks to live as His disciple demonstrating a desire for spiritual growth in all aspects of his/her life.
Must be an active member in good standing and faithful participant of a local, Bible-believing church.
Be a role model in speech, actions, and attitudes (both on and off campus) and model a consistent daily walk with Christ.
Resolve conflict biblically with parents, students, staff, administration, and Board.
Be available for prayer and counseling as needed by parents, teachers, and students.
Be involved with the devotional and prayer time with the faculty.
Pray for CHS regularly – the Board of Trustees, the staff, the families, the students, and the activities.
How to Apply:
Apply directly from Christian Heritage School employment page.
https://www.christianheritageschool.org/about-chs/employment.cfm
As a religious organization we seek to hire those qualified and understand the unique, yet challenging call to Christian education. Please be prepared to upload the following materials, as well as answer questions within the application.
A cover letter expressing interest in this position
A current resume
A statement regarding your philosophy of Christian Education
A list of three professional references with name, phone number and email
Benefits Include:
The Lower School Principal position is a full-time, exempt, year-round position offering a comprehensive and competitive array of benefits.
Health Insurance up to 100% paid premium
Health Reimbursement up to 90% paid deductible
Rental Home on campus
Tuition Remission
Enrollment Fee discount
401k/Roth Retirement
Continuing Education Loan Assistance & Forgiveness
Paid-time-off & sick time
Summer hours and more...
The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours. While CHS gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.
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is a thriving academically and spiritually rigorous Christian day school located in Southern Connecticut. With over 400 students, it is one of the largest K-12 Christian schools in the Northeast and draws students from numerous towns across the state. It has a diverse student body that comes together to grow in knowledge, faith, and character within a loving, grace-filled environment.
Lower School Principal:
K-5th Grade
We are seeking a Lower School Principal who is a committed and passionate Christian leader with enthusiasm for biblically integrated academic excellence. He or she will understand and support the school’s mission, vision and strategy and demonstrates the ability to translate them into actionable goals for the Lower School. The Principal will be responsible for the safety and well-being of students, for assuring excellence in academic and curricular programs, for curriculum development and supervision, for faculty evaluation and professional development, for planning and administering the Lower School budget, and for cultivating positive and mutually beneficial relationships with the school community, students, parents, faculty, and staff under the direction of the Head of School and in accordance with the policies and mission of the school as set forth by the Board of Trustees.
What You Bring:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field; Master’s degree, preferred.
A minimum of three years of experience as a school principal or in a similar professional leadership role.
A minimum of five years classroom experience demonstrating potential for effective leadership.
Working knowledge of classroom management, best practices, and strategies, as well as the understanding of diverse student learning styles and needs.
Strong team building skills and capacity to bring a school together as a community with spirit and commitment to biblically integrated high academic standards.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written; demonstrated abilities in problem solving and conflict resolution with emotional maturity in dealing with challenges.
Strong organizational and management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
A deep commitment to Christian education with a culture of servant-leadership.
Personal Characteristics & Spiritual Qualities
Is a committed follower of Jesus Christ and seeks to live as His disciple demonstrating a desire for spiritual growth in all aspects of his/her life.
Must be an active member in good standing and faithful participant of a local, Bible-believing church.
Be a role model in speech, actions, and attitudes (both on and off campus) and model a consistent daily walk with Christ.
Resolve conflict biblically with parents, students, staff, administration, and Board.
Be available for prayer and counseling as needed by parents, teachers, and students.
Be involved with the devotional and prayer time with the faculty.
Pray for CHS regularly – the Board of Trustees, the staff, the families, the students, and the activities.
How to Apply:
Apply directly from Christian Heritage School employment page.
https://www.christianheritageschool.org/about-chs/employment.cfm
As a religious organization we seek to hire those qualified and understand the unique, yet challenging call to Christian education. Please be prepared to upload the following materials, as well as answer questions within the application.
A cover letter expressing interest in this position
A current resume
A statement regarding your philosophy of Christian Education
A list of three professional references with name, phone number and email
Benefits Include:
The Lower School Principal position is a full-time, exempt, year-round position offering a comprehensive and competitive array of benefits.
Health Insurance up to 100% paid premium
Health Reimbursement up to 90% paid deductible
Rental Home on campus
Tuition Remission
Enrollment Fee discount
401k/Roth Retirement
Continuing Education Loan Assistance & Forgiveness
Paid-time-off & sick time
Summer hours and more...
The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours. While CHS gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.
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