Operating under a policy governance model, the Headmaster/Principal reports directly to the Board of Directors and maintains full operational authority over the school. This role requires a leader who can skillfully integrate faith and learning while nurturing a deep enthusiasm for discovery.
● Spiritual Leadership: Act as the primary spiritual shepherd for faculty, students, and families, ensuring all instruction is biblically grounded. You will foster a joyful culture defined by integrity, humility, and compassion.
● High Educational Standards: Safeguard and advance a rigorous classical curriculum (trivium and quadrivium). Our academics hold high standards while weaving the truth of God's word throughout all disciplines to equip future leaders as critical thinkers.
● Multifaceted Learning Environment: Lead a community that values learning both in the traditional classroom and through hands-on outdoor exploration. Outdoor education at SCA is a core enrichment experience where creation intentionally complements classroom studies in science, geography, and history.
● Strategic Stewardship: In partnership with the Board, drive long-term strategic goals, including enrollment growth and fiscal health, while maintaining our commitment to ACSI accreditation standards.
Desired Qualifications
● Spiritual Maturity: A vibrant Christian faith and a life of impeccable character respected as trustworthy.
● Academic Credentialing: A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree in Educational Leadership or a related field is highly preferred. A Washington State Teacher Certification is also preferred.
● Classical & Outdoor Expertise: Deeply conversant in classical Christian pedagogy and an advocate for the value of experiential learning in the natural world.
● Professional Competence: Proven experience in managing personnel and budgets with strategic decisiveness while building transparent, supportive relationships with parents.
About Summit Christian Academy
Located in Leavenworth, WA, SCA (formerly Upper Valley Christian School) is an ACSI-member institution. We partner with families to build a Christ-centered learning community where every child can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
