Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School Chicago · 17 hours ago
Principal
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expPilgrim Lutheran School is a faith-based educational institution serving students in grades PreK–8. The Principal is responsible for fostering academic excellence and faith development, managing school operations, and building relationships with the community.
Education Management
Hiring Manager
Brennan Downes
Responsibilities
Leading faculty and staff in curriculum, instruction, and professional growth
Promoting Christian values and modeling faith-centered leadership
Building strong relationships with families, the congregation, and the wider community
Managing school operations, managing outside vendors, finances, facilities, and accreditation requirements
Developing and executing strategic initiatives to increase student enrollment through targeted outreach, marketing, streamlined admissions processes, data-driven recruitment strategies, and community partnerships
Supporting fundraising efforts
Qualification
Required
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (Elementary or Middle School endorsement)
Illinois Principal/Administrator License (or eligibility/in process)
Minimum of 5 years of teaching and/or school administration experience
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Master's Degree in Educational Administration
Active commitment to Christian values and participation in congregational life
Strong relational skills and ability to partner with diverse families and staff
Demonstrated experience in increasing enrollment growth and retention
Preferred
Ensure curriculum, instruction, and assessment align with Pilgrim's mission and high academic standards
Collaborate, support, and supervise teachers through regular classroom visits, coaching, and professional development
Maintain programs that nurture the whole child—academically, socially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically
Oversee extracurricular offerings (arts, athletics, service, technology, etc.)
Lead accreditation, evaluation, and school improvement processes
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement
Tuition discount
Company
Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School Chicago
Pilgrim Lutheran School, together with Pilgrim Lutheran Church, is a fully welcoming and affirming community, and we serve others in a variety of ways.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase