Thank you for your interest in the Elementary Principal position at Calvin Christian School. Our hope is that this profile will provide a helpful glimpse into Calvin’s rich heritage spanning nearly seven decades, as well as the ways in which we seek to be intentional about fulfilling our Christ-centered mission.
We are thankful for a fun-loving, outstanding faculty team. We also have an excellent support staff team, as well as devoted Board of Trustees and a uniquely supportive and loving parent community. Calvin is a great place to spend your work-life,surrounded by a truly authentic Christian community.
There is no doubt that it is an exciting time in the life of CCS. Seven years ago when I took the helm as the Head of School, preparing for our 60th anniversary, the board leadership team launched a Christian Educational Philosopohy task force with the mandatetocasteducationalvisionforCalvin’snext60+years.Itwasclearthatgleaning fromtherobustChristian(classical)liberalartstraditionthoughtleadershipofthepast 30years was paramount. Evidence of that work can be seen even in this profile.
We are praying earnestly for the person the Lord will lead to our school to serve as the principal of our elementary school. As you read and study our website, if you find that “ourapproach”tofulfillingourmissiondeeplyresonates,thenperhapsyouaretheone the Lord is calling to join our wonderful team. Soli Deo Gloria!
In Christ,
Dr.Jeffery Pratt,Ph.D. Head of School
San Diego Living
Calvin Christian School is located in north San Diego county. The weather alone is a reason to consider the move. The sun is always shining with an average of 266 sunny days per year and with temperatures reaching an average high of 89° in the summer and 68° in the winter. We also love our sunny skies with just 44 precipitation days per year totaling just 16” of rainfall.
San Diego county is home to 350 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails in more than 100 parks and open space preserves. Perhaps a whale watching excursion off the coast or a simple trip to one of the many local farmers markets may be your inspiration.
America’s Finest City boasts many world famous attractions. You’ll never lack a fun weekend adventure with the San Diego Zoo,San Diego Safari Park,SeaWorld, Balboa Park and Legoland - all at your back door. San Diego is also home to the Old Globe Theater as well as Comic-Con. If you’re a sports fan, we claim multiple collegiate athletics and MLB’s San Diego Padres.
With all of this available, it’s no wonder that San Diego was voted in the top 10 for “Best Kid-Friendly Destination” by USA Today and ”Best Large Cities to Live in” by WalletHub.
Location, location, location! Where else can you surf, snow ski, and ride a quad over sand dunes in the same day? San Diego county is about two hours south of Los Angeles and is centrally located with just about anything you might want to do within an hour drive. The Pacific Ocean borders to the west with the AnzaBorrego Desert and the Cleveland National Forest to the east and Mexico to the south. No matter where you go in San Diego county, there’s something for everyone.
Mission Focused
The mission of Calvin Christian School, in cooperation with the home and church, is to teach the whole child from a biblical worldview, founded in the Reformation, providing children from Christian families with an excellent education for a life of Christ-centered service.
At Calvin Christian School, education is grounded in the liberal arts tradition and shaped by a commitment to the holistic development of each image bearer— in biblical terms - heart formation.
Our vision thus points to the image bearer’s identity in Christ -- such that the myriad ways we engage students is viewed as “inviting them to be formed by God’s Love in Christ.” What follows
is a correct ordering of loves, biblically ethical living, God-honoring thinking and the pursuit of wisdom. Everything flows from the Trinue God and his revelation, thus yielding four guiding questions: Whom to love? How to live? How to think? What to know?
For a more complete articulation of “our approach” to mission fulfillment, visit our website HERE.
Academic Excellence
Calvin Christian High School Test Scores • 2024 & 2025
Students that took AP Exams and received at least one score of 3 or higher
Covenant Community
Per our mission, Calvin is a covenant Christian school. We take partnership with Christian families seriously, evidenced by our thoughtful admissions process, faithfully generous community who give more than half of million dollars each year to make tuition more accessible, and our unique P.L.A.C.E. Services.
ADMISSIONS
At Calvin, we adhere closely to the idea that our school’s role is not to supplant the critical role of Christian parents. We believe admissions is all about bringing a whole family into partnership, not just children in a family who meet a desultory standard. Every prospective family is interviewed by a committee comprised of a teacher, administrator, member from the Board of Trustees and a member of the Admissions team.
LEGACY FUND
Our Annual Fall Drive is exclusively focused on raising funds to subsidize tuition for any Christian family who qualifies for up to a 50% tuition award, annually if needed. We call this “fund” our Legacy Fund, as it is a great reminder of God’s faithfulness to provide for Christian families who,
in many cases, make great sacrifices for their children attend Calvin. This fund is also a reminder that Calvin’s board has historically not built tuition assistance into the budget as a cost, keeping the price point at the best possible value for as many Christian families as possible.
PLACE Services
The acroynm stands for Planning Loving Advocacy for Christ- Centered Education. These services provided across the campus are briefly explained on the next page.
Calvin’s ‘‘Excellent’’ Curriculum
The curricular program at Calvin is far more than just what young image bearers do with pencil and paper, sitting at a desk or even in outdoor science learning lab.
Each morning starts with a corporate K-5 devotion called Square Time. Elementary students have a visual arts class, music and physical education twice a week, each taught by a teacher gifted in these areas, (providing the classroom teacher precious planning time).
Student life curriculum programming includes B.E.A.R. week (Be Excited About Reading) and Exploration Week (both with engaging cross-age activities). Near the end of the year is the beloved Mini-Olympics field day, where the upper school students plan and lead a zany, competitive set of “olympic” activities for the elementary students, with a gallery of parents in attendance.
The core curricular program within the classroom is robust, and the pedagogical teacher craft is always making it better. PLACE Services contributes meaningfully to both the on-going professional development of the teacher and also support services in the classroom to help each image bearer thrive. There are volumes that can be shared about the educational life of the classroom at CCS.
Another highlight to share is the Student Led Conference which takes place each spring. Each year parents are appreciative of seeing their children’s progress in their faith development, becoming “good people who speak well.”
Calvin Christian School provides an Early Childhood Education program and Kindergarten through 12th grade school located in northern San Diego county. Our campus stretches across 25 acres and boasts over 30 classrooms, a modern gymnasium, several large playing fields, a full library, computer lab, a weight-training room, spacious courtyards, and excellent music facilities.
The History of Calvin Christian School
1950’s - 1970’s
In the late 1950’s, members of Escondido’s Christian Reformed Church began planning for a Christian school for their children. In 1961, construction began, and the first meeting of the Mothers’ Club was held. On September 5, 1961, Calvin Christian School opened its doors to sixty-six students in grades first through eighth. By the end of that decade, the first kindergarten class was admitted.
1980’s
In 1980, after much prayer, planning, and fundraising, the doors of Calvin Christian High School opened to twenty seven students in grades nine and ten. It only took three years for CCHS to earn its WASC accreditation. Calvin Christian School continued to grow throughout the 1980’s and ended the decade with the opening of a state-ofthe-art gymnasium.
1990’s
In 1998, additional classrooms and office space were added to the high school which provided administrative offices. The elementary campus also received a new playground thanks to the fundraising of the Mothers’ Club.
2000’s
In 2003, Calvin Christian Preschool opened its doors with three teachers and thirty-two students. Fast forward more than 20 years, what was once called the Preschool, now called the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, is at capacity with ten teachers and 80 children from two to five years old.
Present
In the early fall of 2017, Calvin completed the Heritage Center Chapel and Performing Arts space which seats over 500 people. The Board of Trustees are currently in the early phases of planning of building a brand-new building for ECE through 5th grade. Exciting times!
Co-Curricular Offerings & Activities
ARTS & ACTIVITIES
In addition to what was mentioned above under “Calvin’s Excellent Curriculum,” elementary students enjoy activities such as field trips and outdoor education, concerts each semester, the Used Book Fair, and annual musicals - the minimusical for students in grades 1-4 and the middle musical for stduents in grades 5-8.
Calvin Christian’s Junior High program includes multiple band and choir performances, an annual Junior High game day, the biannual 7th and 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip, an overnight retreat, the Mini-Olympics, school spirit days, and a myriad of Clubs.
Calvin Christian High School has something for everyone. From band and choir concerts, a spring musical, to an active student life that includes a House system and active club-life built into the creative high school block schedule. High School students also experience an off campus 3-day retreat to start the school year, Spiritual Emphasis Week, Interim Week, international trips, and student government.
ATHLETICS
Calvin Christian Junior High and High School boasts an active athletics program. Over the last fifty years, our athletes have helped bring over seventy titles, including League Championships and CIF Division Titles, to Calvin Christian School.
Students have the opportunity to participate in the following sports: Football, Flag Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and Track and Field.
A challenge given our new Athletic Director is the development of athletic skill development in our elementary school. This past year there was a pilot for ES volleyball.
Position Highlights
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT
• Oversee the instructional programs and assist in the direction and supervision of activities of the staff for grades K-5.
• Inform the faculty of the school’s educational philosophy and all policies of the Society’s Constitution.
• Work with the curriculum committees to evaluate and revise curriculum content.
• Promote and carry out in-service programs for new and returning faculty.
PERSONNEL
• Assist the Head of School in recruiting, screening, selecting and recommending faculty and staff.
• Employee the Provide effective leadership for faculty and staff, encouraging participation in the decisionmaking process, motivating, teaching, evaluating, developing and correcting as appropriate.
• Employee the campus-wide “comprehensive admin/staff/faculty development” protocol which includes growth & renewal goals as well as evaluation.
• Supervise the K-5 secretary and his/her assigned duties.
• Work with the Early Childhood Education Director (ECE) in promoting a welcoming and desirable transition for incoming Kindergarten students.
STUDENTS
• Handle student accountability needs.
• Assist in the administration of student testing, evaluation, communication, and discussion.
• Supervise the instructional process, individual scheduling and master scheduling.
FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
• Assist the Head of School with the fiscal year budget planning process.
• Initiate approval of all requisitions for supplies, equipment and material necessary for the operation of the K-5 campus.
• Establish priorities for budget allocations with input from the staff.
SCHOOL BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
• Anticipate school building usage and needs.
• Work with the janitorial staff to promote a clean and well-maintained building and to implement energy conservation measures as needed.
• Assume responsibility for security and student safety within the building; develop procedures designed to protect and enhance safety of student, staff and faculty and to promote the security of property and equipment.
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
• Attend weekly Admin Team meetings led by the Head of School.
• Attend board meetings and on other committees as the board/Head of School may designate.
• Submit a monthly report of progress to the Head of School.
• Interview prospective elementary families with the Admissions interview Committee.
• Plan and lead faculty meetings.
Come
join our team!
Inviting students to be formed by God’s Love in Christ, for a life of Wonder, Worship, Work & Wisdom!
The Process of Candidacy
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
− 5+ years of experience as a teacher in an elementary classroom
− Experience in a significant administrative capacity. Evidence of calling to leadership.
− An administrative credential and/or Master’s degree or higher in a related field
− Member in good-standing at a confessionally reformed Christian church (or atleast a good faith commitment to do so)
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Submit the General Employment Application, found at: https://www.calvinchristian.school/employment/
- Submit a cover letter, resume, statement of philosophy of Christian Education, letters of recommendation and all academic transcripts via email to: HR@CALVINCHRISTIAN.SCHOOL
If you have any questions, please email the Search Committee: HR@CALVINCHRISTIAN.SCHOOL
