Christian Career Center · 1 week ago
Principal/Headmaster - Gray Road Baptist School
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expGray Road Baptist School is seeking a Principal/Headmaster to lead their educational ministry. The role involves promoting academic excellence and providing biblical ministry to faculty, staff, students, and families in alignment with the school's mission.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead the school ministry in instructional effectiveness for all students (preK3-6th grade)
Shepherd faculty, staff, students, and families as a ministry of Gray Road Baptist Church (GRBC)
Lead and continuously evaluate the overall preK3–6th grade program, including classroom management, curriculum use, extra-curricular programs, student evaluations, and special services with teachers
Oversee all instructional areas to ensure lesson plans and activities align with the school’s purpose and goals
Complete and update curriculum mapping, oversee the selection, and evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum resources replacing them as needed
Create a master schedule for the elementary school grade and delegate the development of individual classroom schedules
Lead in developing and coordinating educational resources
Oversee the GRCS resource teacher (or outside services) to serve students with learning disabilities
Coordinate student evaluations and testing with teachers in accordance with state requirements to promote academic excellence
Assist teachers with student discipline and academic problems
Oversee the planning and execution of special events and field trips (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Reading Night, seasonal programs, festivals, banquets, and graduation)
Maintain regular teaching training and work to provide continuing education opportunities
Lead in the development of new educational programs for the school
GRCS is currently Foundationally Accredited. Ensure GRCS completes full ACSI accreditation on time and maintains all accreditation requirements, including annual reports and renewal readiness
Oversee the annual renewal process for receiving state vouchers
Oversee the development of the annual school budget
Approve purchase orders and other spending for elementary school needs
Oversee ordering of supplies and distribution to classrooms
Support and promote fundraisers
Promote transparency and maintain accountability with GRBC leadership, finance deacons, and, when appropriate, the congregation
Recruit, orient, and supervise all faculty and staff, including training teachers on reporting abuse to the Department of Child Services
Perform teacher evaluations, giving special attention and guidance to new teachers
Recruit substitute teachers and other potential future faculty
Prepare contracts for faculty, including yearly reviews and consideration of contract renewal
Consult with elders on hiring, discipline, and dismissal of faculty as needed
Communicate regularly and clearly to faculty and staff regarding school ministry issues
Nurture staff relationships through regular encouragement, communication, and special events to maintain a godly atmosphere and strong morale
Publicize GRCS in the community to gain enrollment
Manage the placement of students, including initial screening and testing
Organize enrollment packets and oversee their distribution to current and prospective students
Conduct parent conferences when significant student issues arise
Supervise the proper management of student records
Seek to honor the Lord in all of life and be an example to others
Contribute to clear communication with school ministry families, as well as the GRBC family
Work with church staff to coordinate room and resource use and address any cleaning and maintenance needs
Submit timely requests for major improvement projects for review and approval by elders and appropriate deacons
Organize weekly chapel services (one for pre-K and Kindergarten students, and one for grades 1-6) Oversee crisis coordination for emergency situations, including fire, tornado, and lockdown drills
Coordinate and lead all staff meetings
Meet with the senior pastor on a regular basis for encouragement, counsel, and accountability
Meet with the elders monthly for reports, counsel, and accountability
Provide reports on the state of the school to the church family in quarterly members’ meetings
Qualification
Required
Daily walk in personal holiness as described in Colossians 3:5-14
Be in full agreement with the GRBC Statement of Faith
Be a member of GRBC and actively involved in church life
Preferably a Master's degree, but at minimum a Bachelor's in education, with a willingness for continued learning
ACSI Principal or Head of School certification is preferred
Preferably 10 years of teaching/administration experience in a formal education setting
Love for classroom education and biblical discipleship
Committed to the authority and sufficiency of the Bible
Committed to biblical counseling (If the candidate has no training in biblical counseling, we will require it as part of employment.)
Committed to lifelong learning, staying informed of changes in theory, practice, and standards of education
Preferred
Master's degree
ACSI Principal or Head of School certification
10 years of teaching/administration experience in a formal education setting
Company
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