Elementary Principal (2025-26 SY)

Cascade Christian Schools, a high-quality, independent, interdenominational school district, has an opening for an elementary principal. Founded in 1992, Cascade Christian Schools serves infants through grade twelve and today is a thriving school district serving students and families throughout Pierce County. Focusing on Christ-centered education, Cascade Christian Schools is dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world. Join our team as we make a real difference!

The elementary principal will:

• Be the educational and spiritual leader of the elementary faculty and staff.
• Be a committed and mature Christian leader who understands Christian education, with proven experience in teaching and administration at the elementary level.
• Work closely with the district-wide leadership team, supporting the early learning, junior high, high school, and elementary programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate proficiently, lead people successfully, collaborate effectively with the secondary team, and administer an educational program efficiently.
• Interact with students, communicate with parents, and relate to the greater school community with a mindset of building relationships with mutual trust and respect.
• Implement and integrate educational best-practice principles in helping students attain the highest possible degree of growth and proficiency.

The following professional strengths and qualities are valued in an elementary principal:

• A servant leader who is committed to Jesus Christ and is actively involved in their local church
• Knows instructional strategies, academic standards, 21st-century educational skills, professional learning communities, STEM, and digitally enhanced learning
• Able to mentor other leaders, build a team, and create a supportive work environment through highly effective team processes and development
• Open to continual self-assessment for personal and professional growth, and remains current on best educational practices through ongoing professional development
• Able to effectively manage day-to-day school operations, including finances, human resources, safety and security, etc.

General Qualifications:

• Agrees with Cascade Christian Schools' Statement of Faith and Teaching Statements
• Master's degree in educational administration/supervision or equivalent
• State of Washington Administrative Certificate, ACSI Principal Certificate, or equivalent
• Three years of experience in educational administration preferred
• Elementary school experience as a teacher and/or administrator
• Experience in Christian school administration desired but not required

WORK HOURS:

Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., hours may vary

START DATE:

August 1, 2025 (or sooner, if available)

SALARY RANGE:

$70,000 - $105,000

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Leadership Development Program, Life Insurance, and a K-12 Child Tuition Discount.

Cascade Christian is an equal opportunity employer, with the right to prefer employees and prospective employees on the basis of religions and other exemptions applicable to religious institutions. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which may include a credit check and criminal history. The successful candidate will be asked to sign a statement of faith.