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Join Our Mission at Christian Heritage Academy
We are seeking a committed, Christ-centered leader who actively supports our mission, vision, and strategy and has a passion for nurturing young learners, developing and inspiring teachers, and partnering with families. The Early Education and Lower School Principal provides spiritual, instructional, and administrative leadership for CHA's Early Education and Lower School divisions.
Established in 1984, Christian Heritage Academy (CHA) is a preschool-Grade 12, college preparatory school, founded on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to equip and inspire students to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ who love and serve others. Our vision is that every CHA student is rooted in a deep love for God, known within our community, engaged in educational excellence, and inspired to make a difference. Our faculty and staff seek to integrate biblical truth into all areas of learning and to model a growing relationship with Christ in their daily interactions with students and colleagues.
Qualifications
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A committed and authentic follower of Jesus Christ who demonstrates spiritual maturity and active involvement in a local church.
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A clear understanding of and commitment to CHA's mission, Statement of Faith, and philosophy of Christian education.
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Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or School Administration (preferred)
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Minimum of five years of K-8 teaching experience, along with school administration or leadership experience.
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Ability to collaboratively cast and execute our vision for dynamic, engaging, and rigorous learning culture in preK and elementary grade levels.
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Strong instructional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills; is able to balance competing priorities while managing the needs of a dynamic school environment.
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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The ability to partner effectively with different stakeholder groups, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and lead with both compassion and accountability.
Leadership Profile
Spiritual Leadership
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Demonstrate an authentic, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a deep commitment to CHA’s mission, Statement of Faith, and philosophy of Christian education.
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Lead with spiritual maturity, integrity, humility, and a servant’s heart, modeling Christlike character in relationships with students, faculty, staff, and families.
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Understand the importance of integrating biblical truth into teaching, learning, decision-making, and the daily life of the school community.
Instructional Leadership
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Possess deep knowledge of early childhood and elementary instructional best practices.
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Cultivate a positive and dynamic teaching and learning culture that promotes CHA’s Expected Student Outcomes, student-centered instruction, academic rigor, collaboration and critical thinking, biblical worldview integration, and real-life meaning and application.
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In collaboration with the Dean of Academics, use thoughtful observation, assessment, and sound judgment to identify needs, strengthen instruction, and support student learning.
Relational and Organizational Leadership
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Lead, develop, inspire, and evaluate faculty, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Build trust and strong partnerships with faculty, students, parents, and families through effective communication, active listening, collaboration, and discernment.
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Create a safe, orderly, nurturing, and Christ-centered teaching and learning environment where issues and challenges are addressed effectively and student culture reflects the values of respect, responsibility, and personal courage.
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Champion recruitment and retention efforts by actively participating in the process and engaging faculty in the shared responsibility.
About Christian Heritage Academy
Established in 1984, Christian Heritage Academy (CHA) was founded on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ. Our Mission Statement commends us to provide not only an “exemplary education” but to also equip children “to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ.” This is the impetus for all we do at CHA. We are a National Blue Ribbon School, accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education. Read more about CHA at https://christianheritage.org/.