2025-2026 Middle School Principal-Calvary Chapel Academy

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Reports to: CCA Head of School
FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Hours: 40 hours Full Time
Campus: Melbourne

We exist to glorify God by being a loving community where people are saved, set free, discipled, empowered, and sent out to fulfill their God-given calling.

Job Summary:
The Middle School Principal will oversee the middle school teachers and instructional aides, providing leadership and administration, which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance for the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and spiritually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure that a biblical, Christ-centered perspective is integrated into all aspects of the middle school (Acts 20:28)
Maintain an excellent working knowledge of all policies, procedures, and handbooks (Proverbs 16:3)
Provide an environment that is Christ-centered, safe, professional, academically challenging and encouraging
Initiate and lead middle school events and activities (Proverbs 16:9)
Effectively communicate with students, parents, faculty, and staff (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Maintain confidentiality of all personal information (Proverbs 11:13)
Support the total school program in accordance with school system philosophy, CCA School Board requirements, accrediting agency standards, and state school statutes
Keep the Head of School informed of activities, situations, and developments that affect school programs
Maintain professional and effective relationships with the schools administrative team (Philippians 2:4)
Assist the Head of School in middle school new hire process, growth and development, disciplinary actions, and dismissal as needed
Coordinate student learning services including the oversight of discipline and attendance, the supervision of student scheduling, providing assistance in guidance and counseling activities and collaborating with others in the modification of student behavior, including non-school service agencies (1 Corinthians 14:40)
Assist the Head of School in the preparation of middle school budget line items
Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by the Head of School (1 Corinthians 4:2)
Serve as a leader to the middle school faculty in matters of classroom management and teaching methods
Perform annual teacher evaluation including formal and informal classroom observations, pre-observation, and post-observation meetings
Oversee middle school parent conferences (Colossians 3:17)
Conduct middle school division meetings
Keep abreast of new materials, teaching techniques, and developments in the field of education
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor (Colossians 3:23)

Job Skills and Competencies:
Have earned a Masters Degree in Education or other related field
Have taught in the classroom a minimum of three (3) years
Have already obtained or will obtain ACSI Administrative Certification during the first year of employment
Possess leadership and knowledge of middle school instructional programs
Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues
Possess the ability to delegate effectively in order to accomplish Gods goals (Ephesians 4:16)

Other Qualifications:
Calvary Chapel must be your home church with regular attendance
Keep the ministry in the forefront of all you do, with a servant heart and optimistic attitude (Philippians 2:3)
Conduct yourself in a manner that reinforces the core values and mission of Calvary Chapel and agree to our Statement of Faith
Demonstrate a mature, ongoing personal relationship with Jesus through spiritual and moral integrity
Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Calvary Chapel Melbourne
Fruit of the Spirit is consistently displayed in your life, as a reflection of Gods love to colleagues and visitors (Galatians 5:22-23)