Elementary School Principal

Principal – Christian Elementary School (K–5)

Lioncrest Academy

Reports To

Founder / Head of School

Position Overview

Lioncrest Academy seeks a mission-aligned Christian Elementary School Principal to lead and grow a K–5 program grounded in biblical truth, inquiry-based learning, and academic excellence. The Principal is the chief steward of Lioncrest's mission and culture and is expected to model, teach, and enforce the Academy's Five Core Values in all aspects of leadership, instruction, and community life.

This role requires a spiritually mature, instructionally strong leader who can hire and develop teachers, design and refine an inquiry-based learning program, and build a thriving Christ-centered school culture.

Lioncrest Academy is in the finalizing location and will be based in either Plano, Frisco or Celina. We will be offering a hybrid model of learning where two days a week will be off campus.

Lioncrest Academy Core Values & Leadership Expectations

The Principal is accountable for personally modeling and institutionally embedding the following Christian values:

1. Christ First

• Lead with a clear and authentic Christian testimony and biblical worldview
• Ensure Christ is central to decision-making, curriculum, discipline, and school culture
• Integrate faith naturally and intentionally into inquiry-based learning experiences
• Foster a spiritually healthy staff culture through prayer, reflection, and discipleship

2. Serve One Another

• Lead through servant leadership, humility, and personal accountability
• Build a staff culture that values mutual respect, collaboration, and support
• Mentor teachers with patience, clarity, and encouragement
• Promote student habits of kindness, empathy, and responsibility

3. Strive for Excellence

• Set and uphold high academic, instructional, and professional standards
• Recruit and retain high-quality Christian educators committed to growth
• Implement rigorous, engaging, inquiry-based instruction across all grade levels
• Use data, observation, and coaching to continuously improve teaching and learning

4. Do What Is Right

• Act with integrity, transparency, and moral courage in all leadership decisions
• Apply policies consistently and fairly for students, staff, and families
• Address conflict, performance issues, and discipline matters with wisdom and grace
• Ensure compliance with school policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards

5. Build Community

• Cultivate a warm, unified school culture among students, families, and staff
• Foster strong parent partnerships through clear communication and trust
• Encourage collaboration across classrooms and grade levels
• Represent Lioncrest Academy positively within the broader Christian and local community

Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic & Instructional Leadership

• Design, implement, and refine an inquiry-based, mastery-focused elementary program
• Ensure alignment between curriculum, assessment, and Lioncrest's Christian worldview
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide instructional coaching
• Monitor student academic progress and support intervention strategies

Faculty Hiring, Development & Management

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard mission-aligned Christian educators
• Establish clear instructional expectations and professional accountability
• Lead performance evaluations and targeted professional development
• Build a cohesive, high-trust faculty culture rooted in Lioncrest's core values

School Operations & Leadership

• Oversee daily school operations, schedules, staffing, and classroom structure
• Partner with leadership on enrollment growth and program expansion
• Maintain safe, orderly, and well-run learning environments
• Support accreditation, compliance, and reporting requirements as applicable

Parent & Community Engagement

• Serve as a visible, approachable leader for families
• Communicate clearly regarding academics, culture, and student development
• Address parent concerns with professionalism, empathy, and firmness
• Strengthen Lioncrest's reputation and community presence

Required Qualifications

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as an active member of a Bible believing and preaching church
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (Master's preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in elementary education with leadership responsibility
• Demonstrated success in teacher hiring, coaching, and development
• Experience implementing inquiry-based, project-based, or mastery-driven learning models
• Clear alignment with Lioncrest Academy's Christian faith, Excellence in Academic and core values listed above.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as Principal, Assistant Principal, or Academic Director
• Experience launching or scaling a school or academic program
• Background in private, faith-based, or entrepreneurial education environments

Why Join Lioncrest Academy

• Opportunity to shape and lead a Christ-centered, inquiry-driven elementary program
• Work with visionary founders committed to faith, excellence, and innovation
• Meaningful influence over curriculum, culture, and long-term school growth
• A mission-driven community focused on forming both character and intellect

Pay: $60, $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person