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Job Description
Our Mission statement is “The purpose of Peoria Christian School is to nurture each child’s unique potential as an image bearer of God, develop the student’s capacity for the enjoyment of the created world, and to educate the total person.”
Founded in 1907, Peoria Christian School is a small school in an idyllic rural setting, less than 10 miles from Historic downtown Pella, Iowa. We emphasize instruction from a Christian perspective and personalized learning support. In recent years, we averaged 40-50 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Currently, we serve 22 families from the surrounding areas of Pella, New Sharon, Oskaloosa, Tracy, Sully, Lynnville, and Searsboro.
Job Requirements
Administrative:
- Oversee all educational operations
- Evaluate faculty through regular classroom visits and formal observations using school goals and professional standards
- Help create weekly and monthly newsletters to parents and society members
- Complete annual reporting and lead re-accreditation through CSI every 5 years
- Attend the monthly meetings of School Board, Education Committee, and Principal Club
- Participate in Promotions Committee and the School Improvement Team
- Participate in school events (Bazaar, Hostess Supper, programs, Tulip Time)
Instructional:
- Teach part time
- Plan and lead implementation of all teacher in-service
- Coordinate and regularly meet for personalized learning solutions (PLS)
- Model and set the tone for instructing from a Christian perspective
Operations:
- Create all school calendars and schedules
- Conduct all required drills
- Help organize and lead 8th grade graduation
- Order materials and curriculum
- Oversee enrollment of new and returning families
- Create and oversee scheduled standardized testing (MAP and ISASP)
Spiritual Leadership:
- Demonstrate a passion for Christian education
- Provide leadership in accordance with Reformed doctrine
- Model a Christ-centered life and encourage faculty, staff and students to grow spiritually
- Demonstrate understanding of teaching and learning from a Christian perspective
Education Requirements
Iowa Administrator License is required, but open to the possibility of candidates currently engaged in pursuing their license.
Qualifications:
Spiritual:
- Personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
- Active and faithful membership in a local church in agreement with our Statement of Faith
- Commitment to the mission and philosophy of Christian education.
- Agreement with Peoria Christian School’s statement of faith.
Professional:
- Teaching experience required
- Beginning to pursue masters in education to obtain administration endorsement
Related Benefits
Salary scale reflective of experience and degree level obtained
Housing near the school provided
Health Insurance
IRA contributions
Sick and personal days provided
Reimbursement for professional coursework