Principal

About Imlay City Christian School: We are an independent, non-denominational Christian school serving students in Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade. With an enrollment of under 100 students and a dedicated team of approximately 12 staff members, we offer a close-knit, Christ-centered community committed to academic excellence and spiritual discipling.

Mission Statement: Helping parents educate tomorrow’s Christian leaders. To glorify God by partnering with families to provide a Christ-centered education that equips students to know Christ, pursue academic excellence, serve others, and become responsible Christian leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spiritual Leadership: Model a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, uphold the school’s Statement of Faith, foster a Christ-centered culture, and lead prayer, chapel, and biblical integration.

• Educational Leadership & Curriculum: Lead curriculum development aligning with state standards and biblical worldview, evaluate programs and teachers, monitor student academic achievement, and report assessment results to the Board.

• Staff Leadership: Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff, plan professional development days and staff meetings, promote teamwork, and maintain personnel records.

• Student Leadership: Coordinate admissions interviews, student evaluations, cumulative records, and parent-student handbooks; oversee student discipline with biblical principles of restoration and accountability.

• Operations & Building Management: Oversee daily operations, safety plans, calendars, facility maintenance, and janitorial staff; ensure compliance with state/federal laws and health regulations.

• Financial Oversight: Assist in developing and managing the annual budget, monitor expenditures, and identify opportunities for grants and fundraising.

• Family & Community Relations: Build partnerships with parents, engage with local churches and the community, and support recruitment and marketing efforts.

• Board Relations: Attend Board meetings as an advisor, provide regular reports, and implement Board-approved policies.