Middle School & High School Principal

Job Description

CCCS Mission:

Contra Costa Christian Schools (CCCS) is a distinctively Christian learning community committed to academic excellence, preparing the next generation to impact the world for Christ. 

Job Summary:

CCCS is seeking a full-time Middle School / High School (MS/HS) Principal for our campus in Walnut Creek, CA. The Principal is a leader in the school community and is responsible for the academic operations of the school. The Principal plays a primary role in overseeing management of academic programs and improvement of instruction to ensure alignment with the mission and core values of CCCS. 

Job Details:

This is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities; other duties may be assigned

• Serve as an educational leader, providing vision to ensure the academic, social, and emotional development of all students
• Maintain high academic standards while managing faculty and staff as well as collaborating with parents and school community as a whole
• Establish positive parent-school relationships and promote safe, secure and nurturing learning environment 
• Accountable for effectiveness of programs and curriculum through routine evaluation, assessing improvement opportunities and efficiencies 
• Oversee the implementation of school discipline policies for fair and consistent enforcement including tracking attendance (5 days RFA), tardies, behavior, dress code and use of technology
• Promote student engagement through extracurricular activities, student leadership programs, community service and supportive learning/mental health initiatives 
• Collaborate with Student Care Team Director on procedures including safety drills, lunch supervision, carline, after school care and detentions (lunch/after school)
• Oversee/collaborate with HR for the recruitment and onboarding of teachers including training and ongoing evaluation of faculty
• Manage teacher goal setting and performance evaluation
• Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their skills and keep current with educational trends
• Participate in the admissions process, including conducting interviews with prospective families and students, scheduling campus tours
• Accreditation team member (WASC/CSI)
• Budget management 
• Oversee master scheduling including teacher course assignments, bell schedule, course offerings and flex period
• Support extra/co-curricular programs such as Student Council (class advisors), MS Student Leadership, Athletics, Drama, Chapel, International Students

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational skills; careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Valid teaching credentials are required.
• Bachelor’s degree & Master’s degree in education or related field is required. 
• Minimum of 6 years teaching experience.
• CPR Certification
• Commitment to the Christian faith aligning with CCCS statement of faith

Salary & Benefits:

• CCCS offers a prayerful, faith based community as well as competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, tuition discounts & more!
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance with eligibility beginning date of hire 
• Annual paid holidays, paid sick leave & personal days 
• Tuition discounts for dependent children PS-12th grade who enroll at CCCS
• Compensation range $87,125 – 106,375/annually; commensurate with education and experience

A background check & TB test clearance is required.