Lower School Principal Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Lower School Principal
Palmetto Christian Academy Mount Pleasant, SC Full-time Education
Posted on April 1, 2025
Palmetto Christian Academy (PCA), a ministry of East Cooper Baptist Church is located in beautiful Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and has a current enrollment of 835 students in grades Preschool through 12. PCA has experienced phenomenal growth over the last 8 years and opened its Student Life Center (SLC) in 2021 to accommodate the increased enrollment. The 44,000 square foot SLC includes science and technology labs, math and Bible classrooms, a 1000-seat gym, a weight room, locker rooms, athletic offices, and a student break out area.

Position Summary:

Palmetto Christian Academy is seeking a full-time Lower School Principal (grades K-5) for the 2025-26 school year who can lead the Lower School faculty to teach with a distinctly Biblical worldview integrated throughout the curriculum and instruction. The candidate must possess at least a Master’s degree in education, preferably in Educational Leadership/Administration, and have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and 2 years of experience in an administrator role. The candidate must also be a member of East Cooper Baptist Church or if currently attending another evangelical church, move his/her membership to East Cooper Baptist upon hire.
A relocation and signing bonus are included for the candidate selected for this position.
Primary Responsibilities
The Principal’s duties include (but are not limited to):

• Working with Administrative team to develop school-wide procedures and policies
• Working with Administrative team to develop Lower School budget
• Working with Administrative team to maintain ACSI Accreditation
• Assisting the Admissions Director in conducting prospective family interviews
• Working with the Upper School Principal and Academic Counselor to help develop class schedules
• Developing and managing Lower School curriculum program with the Lower School Instructional Coach and Director of Academics
• Developing opportunities for faculty professional development
• Using data analysis to assist in student academic improvement and placement
• Communicating with students and parents regarding academic and discipline issues
• Providing ongoing evaluation to faculty members including informal and formal assessments to help determine faculty assignments
• Guiding students to self-governance through redemptive discipline
• Providing spiritual leadership and growth opportunities to faculty and staff
  Qualifications and Requirements
• Candidate must possess at least a Master’s degree in education, preferably in Leadership/Administration, from an accredited university and have a minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience and 2 years of administration experience, preferably in a Christian School.
• Must possess or be willing to work toward an ACSI Principal certification.
• Must have a credible profession of faith and testimony, and be actively involved in a local church, as this person will serve as a role model in attitude, speech, and actions for the school community.
• Must be able to articulate his/her Christian worldview and philosophy of Kingdom education
• Must be able to implement policy and procedures of the school.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must attend faculty meetings, professional development seminars, and devotions.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite and/or Google Workspace
• Must have familiarity or willingness to learn Blackbaud software for student management
  Candidates must be in agreement with the PCA Core Beliefs which can be found HERE and must demonstrate a strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

If you believe you are qualified, we invite you to submit an online application using the link below.
https://eastcooperbaptist.wufoo.com/forms/ecbc-pca-employment-form/
Please direct your questions to Mrs. Jenn Howard, Executive Assistant to the Admin Team, at jhoward@palmettochristianacademy.org.