Description

Our Mission statement is “The purpose of Peoria Christian School is to nurture each child’s unique potential as an image bearer of God, develop the student’s capacity for the enjoyment of the created world, and to educate the total person.”

Founded in 1907, Peoria Christian School is a small school in an idyllic rural setting, less than 10 miles from Historic downtown Pella, Iowa. We emphasize instruction from a Christian perspective and personalized learning support. In recent years, we averaged 40-50 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Currently, we serve 22 families from the surrounding areas of Pella, New Sharon, Oskaloosa, Tracy, Sully, Lynnville, and Searsboro.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Iowa Administrator License is required, but open to the possibility of candidates currently engaged in pursuing their license.

Qualifications

Spiritual:

Personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
Active and faithful membership in a local church in agreement with our Statement of Faith
Commitment to the mission and philosophy of Christian education.
Agreement with Peoria Christian School’s statement of faith.

Professional:

Teaching experience required
Beginning to pursue masters in education to obtain administration endorsement

Duties

Administrative:

Oversee all educational operations
Evaluate faculty through regular classroom visits and formal observations using school goals and professional standards
Help create weekly and monthly newsletters to parents and society members
Complete annual reporting and lead re-accreditation through CSI every 5 years
Attend the monthly meetings of School Board, Education Committee, and Principal Club
Participate in Promotions Committee and the School Improvement Team
Participate in school events (Bazaar, Hostess Supper, programs, Tulip Time)

Instructional:

Teach part time
Plan and lead implementation of all teacher in-service
Coordinate and regularly meet for personalized learning solutions (PLS)
Model and set the tone for instructing from a Christian perspective

Operations:

Create all school calendars and schedules
Conduct all required drills
Help organize and lead 8th grade graduation
Order materials and curriculum
Oversee enrollment of new and returning families
Create and oversee scheduled standardized testing (MAP and ISASP)

Spiritual Leadership:

Demonstrate a passion for Christian education
Provide leadership in accordance with Reformed doctrine
Model a Christ-centered life and encourage faculty, staff and students to grow spiritually
Demonstrate understanding of teaching and learning from a Christian perspective