Employment

Principal 

Eastside Christian School is seeking a passionate, dedicated Principal who is a strong follower of Jesus Christ, who is committed to maintaining high academic standards, and who wants to work in a supportive and close-knit small-school community in Bellevue, Washington.  The Principal is expected to embrace and uphold our Statement of Faith, fostering a culture that reflects our core values and beliefs, and promoting a positive environment for all.

Essential Functions of This Position:

LEADERSHIP

• Exhibit a servant-leadership style that models and promotes integrity, transparency, collegiality, and support of the students, parents, staff and school board
• Cultivate a collaborative learning environment among teachers, staff, students, and parents through effective communications, teamwork, and a positive school climate
• Communicate and collaborate with the Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF)
• Supervise school faculty and staff, promoting adherence to ECS’s vision and mission
• Provide instructional leadership in building and growing an effective academic program to improve student learning and promote faith
• Monitor and adjust the academic program and curriculum to promote high expectations, performance, and achievements from students and staff
• Develop and implement professional development for teachers and support staff
• Oversee the communication of student progress to parents
• Demonstrate an effective student discipline management program that focuses on developing the whole child: body, mind, soul and spirit
• Promote a culture of individualized learning for each student to distinguish ECS for academic excellence. This includes developing tailored improvement plans that address the unique needs and strengths of each student, ensuring they receive the support necessary to achieve their full potential
• Provide leadership in the recruitment and selection, placement, supervision, and evaluation of all school personnel
• Curate and support school activities that enrich and enhance the culture of our ECS Community
• Oversee and assist in the continued development and management of emergency plan
• Ensure conformance and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

DEVELOPMENT

• Effectively communicate the ECS mission, vision, and story to staff, students, parents, and all donors
• Develop and implement an annual plan to meet strategic advancement goals
• In conjunction with the School Board, identify and build relationships in the community by maintaining contact with current partners and seeking new partnerships with churches, foundations, and corporations
• Serve as the school’s representative to the community, educational associations, Christian leader organizations, media, and donors
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationship with current and prospective donors, including alumni students and families
• Use donation and enrollment data to analyze trends and strategize fundraising goals
• Oversee and support fundraising efforts with the ECS Board, PTF Board, volunteers, and event coordinators
• Promote a culture of philanthropy and generosity at all levels of the organization

 ADMISSIONS

• Oversee the Director of Admissions in developing and implementing the plan to meet annual admission goals
• Collaborate with the Director of Admissions to increase student applicants through recruitment, advertising, and school visibility
• Develop and implement a multi-year plan to strategically manage enrollment and future growth
• Ensure collaboration across all departments to achieve admissions goals

MARKETING

• Oversee the Marketing Manager on strategic communication goals to promote and expand the visibility of ECS in our community and potential new families
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to meet school communication needs, including community news updates and customer surveys
• Promote consistent messaging to all ECS stakeholders and school community
• Monitor alumni and parent communications
• Ensure ECS brand standards across all touchpoints (web, email, print, social, etc.)
• Oversee and collaborate with administrative team on all functions related to school marketing, including public relations, publications, media relations, social media, and advertising
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of the alumni database and communications

 FINANCE

• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to oversee all financial aspects of ECS, including accounting policies, financial and tax reporting, internal controls, budgeting, financial modeling, investment management, banking relationships, evaluation of employee benefits, insurance management
• Oversee the development of the annual school budget

 ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, evaluate, and collaborate with Marketing Manager, Director of Admissions, Director of Finance, Deans and Auction Coordinator
• Create and execute a strategic plan and provide monthly updates to the School Board and key stakeholders
• Keep the School Board apprised of school happenings
• Perform other duties related to specific assignments as directed by the School Board

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Doctorate from an accredited university or college, in Educational Administration preferred or Teacher Certification Program
• Valid/Current WA State Residency Principal Certificate (certification from another state is acceptable while actively working towards a WA State Certification)
• Successful Educational Administration experience and effective work with preschool, elementary and middle school age students preferred and/or successful teaching experienced accepted
• Valid/Current First Aid and CPR Certification (we can help you attain this)
• Clearance from Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance

How to Apply: 

Email a completed Employment Application and a resume to info@ecswa.org.