Description

Principal Position Summary

The Principal serves as the spiritual, educational, and administrative leader of Immanuel Christian School. This position is ministerial in nature and exists to provide Christ-centered leadership that promotes academic excellence, lead teaching and learning, assist in spiritual growth, discipleship, hire and retain excellent teachers, and build a strong partnership between the school, church, and families.

The Principal is responsible for developing and maintaining a school culture that honors Jesus Christ, supports biblical truth, and encourages students and staff toward spiritual maturity and educational success.

Reports To

Immanuel Christian School Board / Senior Pastor of Immanuel

Spiritual Leadership & Ministerial Responsibilities

• Model Christ-like leadership and maintain a consistent Christian testimony in personal and professional life.
• Provide spiritual oversight and pastoral encouragement to students, faculty, staff, and families.
• Foster a school culture grounded in biblical values, discipleship, servant leadership, grace, and accountability.
• Lead or oversee chapels, staff devotions, prayer gatherings, and spiritual emphasis events.
• Encourage the integration of biblical worldview principles throughout all curriculum and student activities.
• Support the spiritual development of faculty and staff through mentoring, encouragement, and prayer.
• Work in unity with Immanuel Baptist Church leadership to ensure alignment with the mission and ministry philosophy of the church.

Educational Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership for all academic programs and instructional practices.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff to ensure excellence in teaching, professionalism, and spiritual influence.
• Develop annual educational goals and school improvement initiatives.
• Ensure curriculum objectives meet educational standards while supporting a Christian worldview.
• Promote a safe, structured, and Christ-centered learning environment.
• Encourage professional growth opportunities for teachers and staff.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the school and maintain organizational effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and enforce school policies and procedures.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and retention of school personnel.
• Assist the School Board with budget planning and stewardship of school resources.
• Maintain accurate school records, student data, and operational reporting.
• Build strong communication and relationships with parents, staff, church leadership, and the community.
• Encourage community involvement and positive representation of Immanuel Christian School.

Student & Family Leadership

• Shepherd students through biblical guidance, encouragement, and accountability.
• Partner with parents in the academic and spiritual training of students.
• Address discipline matters with wisdom, consistency, grace, and restorative biblical principles.
• Promote student leadership, service opportunities, and spiritual development.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Education or Educational Leadership or a Bachelor’s Degrees and 3-5 years teaching or administrative experience.
• A clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ and agreement with the beliefs and mission of Immanuel Baptist Church and Immanuel Christian School.
• Demonstrated calling to Christian education and ministry leadership.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Educational leadership and/or pastoral ministry experience preferred.
• Commitment to biblical integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and servant leadership.
• Active involvement in a Bible-believing church.