K–8 Principal

San Gabriel Christian School

School Summary

San Gabriel Christian School is a K-8 school located ten miles from Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. With a current student body of over 300 students, SGCS offers academic excellence through a Christ-centered curriculum. The school was founded in 1949 by San Gabriel Community Church as an extension of her ministry and enjoys the support of this loving, involved church family through investments of prayer, pastoral and ministry personnel, facilities, and other resources. The instructional program at SGCS includes classes in computers, art, vocal and instrumental music, physical education, library, a resource room for students with learning needs, a language lab, and a kindergarten preparation class. Other programs include weekly chapels, daily hot lunch, afterschool daycare, and a summer program featuring both enrichment classes and structured activities.

Position Overview

 The Principal of San Gabriel Christian School is a full-time, year-round position responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school. This person reports directly to the School Superintendent and serves as a member of the School Board. The Principal will work closely with the pastoral staff and other leadership to ensure consistent communication and implementation of the San Gabriel Community Church vision across the entire campus ministry. Membership at San Gabriel Community Church preferred but not required.

 San Gabriel Community Church Mission Statement

San Gabriel Community Church exists to make known the glory of God to all peoples through the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

San Gabriel Christian School Objective Statement

San Gabriel Christian School exists to extend the ministry of San Gabriel Community Church into the community by offering the highest quality education in an environment that encourages the development of committed followers of Jesus Christ.

The Principal of San Gabriel Christian School …

Spiritual Priorities

Possesses a passion for the glory of God and a longing to see the gospel of Jesus Christ presented to all peoples; understands the Scriptures to be inerrant, sufficient, and the foundation for all of life and ministry.

Personal Life and Character

Maintains a dynamic, personal walk with Jesus Christ that is marked by consistent personal time in the Word, prayer, fellowship and involvement in a church committed to the primacy of the Scriptures; exhibits godly character, a humble spirit, and a servant’s heart.

Vision

Understands and embraces the mission of San Gabriel Community Church; communicates and implements that vision across the school ministry in innovative and creative ways.

Leadership

Demonstrates an ability to lead in large group, small group and personal settings in a Christ-like manner; is committed to the consensus model of decision making.

Communication

Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; cultivates an environment of open and clear communication across the campus.

Community Relationships

Embraces the cross-cultural and multilingual challenges of a diverse demographic; desires to foster relationships with local schools and other segments of the community and understands the importance of such relationships for evangelism.

Required Distinctives

• Affirms the San Gabriel Community Church Statement of Faith (see attached)
• Embraces the San Gabriel Christian School Vision, Philosophy of Education, and School Objectives (see attached)
• Seeks to lead students who do not know Jesus to a decision of personal faith and to nurture believing students in their commitment to Christ
• Supports the school’s historic commitment to the arts, athletics, library, field/study trips, extra-curricular activities, and summer programming
• Desires the continued success of the resource room program, which offers individualized instruction for students with mild to moderate learning challenges
• Supports staff development opportunities including in-services, conferences and workshops
• Disciplines from a Biblical perspective that deals with the heart and provides accountability and appropriate follow-through

Desired Distinctives

• Elementary/Middle School or high school classroom teaching experience
• Administrator experience at the vice principal, principal, or equivalent leadership position (five or more years preferred)
• Possesses or has possessed a valid teaching or administrative credential and ACSI certification
• M.A. or M.S. degree in education or related field
• Accreditation experience in both hosting and team member capacities
• Conversant with current best practices in education
• Advocates for the use of technology as it applies to the classroom, encouraging faculty training with a vision for technology in a changing world and helping students see and use technology from a Biblical worldview