Prince Avenue Christian School (PACS) is located in Northeast Georgia’s picturesque Oconee County, which has been voted the most desirable county to live in the state of Georgia. The school’s beautiful 63 acre campus consists of several buildings and an extensive athletic complex that serves approximately 1,000 students in grades PreK3-12 from thirteen surrounding counties.
The list of competitive colleges and universities PACS’s graduates earn acceptance into, awardwinning fine arts program, and multiple state championship athletic teams serve to promote the school’s excellent reputation as a high-quality college preparatory school, but a Prince Avenue
Dear Future Colleague,
We seek a lower school principal who excels at buildi meaningful relationships with students who is also an effective instructional leader, administrator, and communicator Prince Avenue Christian School serve approximately 1,000 students in grades PreK-3 throug with 446 students in the lower school taught and disci by a dedicated faculty of 53 teachers.
The lower school principal is supported by an early education coordinator and an administrative assistant works closely with the head of school, assistant head school, academic dean, school counselor, and school to meet the academic, social, spiritual, and developm needs of lower school students, families, and faculty. member of the administrative leadership team, the low school principal reports directly to the head of school responsible for the leadership and day-to-day manage of the lower school
Prince operates within a covenantal educational mode strengthen our Christ-centered culture Our low stude through fifth) and our healthy, supportive school envir rates exceeding 95 percent For each of the past thre several lower school grades maintaining waitlists
Prince is dual-accredited by the Southern Association Christian Schools International (ACSI) We are seekin collaborative leadership team to help guide the contin
If this opportunity aligns with your calling and professional experience, I would welcome the opportunity to connect with you. You may reach me at shathaway@princeave.o or (678) 726-2318.
Sincerely,
Col Seth Hathaway, Ed.D.
TheLowerSchoolProgram
Beginning in preschool and continuing through each grade level, the academic curriculum at Prince Avenue is intentionally taught through a Biblical worldview, emphasizing a lifelong pursuit of God and His truth
Prince Avenue faculty and staff actively encourage and disciple students throughout their educational journey. Weekly chapel services provide opportunities for worship and engagement with God’s Word, while Biblical integration is woven into every aspect of the curriculum, helping students develop a strong and enduring Christian worldview.
The pre-kindergarten curriculum establishes a solid foundation through Bible instruction, social and community awareness, fundamental mathematics, and early reading skills grounded in phonics and phonemic awareness. As students progress into kindergarten and continue through first through fifth grades, phonics-based reading instruction remains central and is expanded through increased exposure to quality literature and the development of independent reading skills Students’ spiritual growth is further strengthened as Bible is taught as an academic subject and supported by a comprehensive Scripture memorization program, reinforcing both knowledge and application of Biblical truth.
Science instruction in the lower grades is taught through an inquiry-based approach and aligns with the State of Georgia elementary science standards. Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through fifth grade, students receive instruction and participate in engaging, hands-on extension activities led by a dedicated lower school science teacher in a well-equipped lower school science lab.
The lower school curriculum also includes a variety of enrichment classes such as library, art, music, Spanish, physical education, and computer keyboarding Through the use of Interactive Flat Panels, iPads, and laptop computers, students develop essential 21st-century skills, enabling them to access a broad world of knowledge and engage in the interactive learning experiences that are central to education today.
Responsibilities
The lower school principal is the chief academic and spiritual leader of students and faculty in PreK-3 through fifth grade and is directly accountable to the head of school for the day-to-day leadership and management of the lower school The scope of work is 40-50 hours a week, not including after school co-curricular activities, parent meetings, and functions, or as directed by the head of school The lower school principal works closely with the assistant head of school and academic dean with specific responsibilities that include the following:
Academic Leadership & Progr Excellence
Support the head of school’s vision b developing, and implementing academ with a continuous process improveme Team with the academic dean to sele ensure curriculum maps are updated CurriculumTrak, and faculty lesson pl into the FACTS School Information S Team with the academic dean to inter standardized test results and make recommendations for changes in curr planning, or teacher assignments
Coordinate with the director of Educational Student Support (ESS) to promote efficient and effective teaming between ESS and the lower school faculty to meet the needs of students with learning differences.
coordinate with the director of finance to ensure compensated collateral duties are within budget thresholds
Faculty Leadership, Hiring, & Training
Team with the head of school and academic dean to recruit, employ, assign, promote, and non-renew faculty and staff members
Team with the academic dean to ensure Georgia state and ACSI teacher certifications are maintained in accordance with accreditation guidelines
Conduct formal and informal performance evaluations on all lower school faculty, and team with the academic dean and assistant head of school to establish individual faculty Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) when needed. Identify effective professional development opportunities, coordinate faculty participation, and implement changes in instructional practice to improve student performance.
Team with the early education coordinator to ensure continuous program enrichment and compliance with ACSI’s Early Education Accreditation Standards
Team with the substitute coordinator to recruit, lead, manage, and retain a qualified substitute teacher pool
Plan and lead lower school faculty meetings.
Student Safety & Care
Build and sustain strong, Christ-centered interpersonal relationships with lower school students by maintaining a visible campus presence, knowing students by name, and fostering a nurturing environment where each child feels safe, seen, and valued
Proactively ensure student physical safety across all school programs, with particular attention to playground supervision and procedures.
ResponsibilitiesContinued
Team with the school nurse and faculty to safeguard students with severe allergies through diligent and timely implementation of all required policies and procedures.
Team with the children’s pastor, school nurse, and school guidance counselor to assist parents with students requiring clinical counseling services required by a licensed practitioner
Oversee lower school student discipline, and collaborate with the assistant head of school to address and adjudicate significant violations of the Student Code of Conduct
Support and maintain Prince’s Christ-centered culture through personal example, leadership, mentorship, and efficient and effective communications with students, parents, faculty, staff, and members of the school’s administrative leadership team
Provide leadership for lower school Bible instruction and Scripture memorization programs, ensuring intentional, developmentally appropriate Biblical integration across all core academic subjects and specialty programs.
Collaborate with the children’s pastor and lower school music teacher to plan and implement week lower school chapel services that are Biblically sound, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with the school’s spiritual formation goals
Team with the Barnabas coordinator and high school principal to ensure the successful management and execution of the Barnabas Program (lower school student mentees and high school student mentors)
Plan and implement returning and new teacher orientation and in-service programs.
Routinely pray with parents and faculty members. Attend weekly faculty and staff devotions. Make recommendations for revisions to the Famil School Handbook.
Event Calendar Planning
Team with the assistant head of school and lower school administrative assistant to plan, lead, and execute all lower school events. Team with members of the administrative leadership team to plan and execute a robust school-wide special events calendar.
Budget Management
Oversee the day-to-day execution of the lower school budget
Provide the director of finance with zero-based budget input when requested
Accompany the head of school on fundraising
ResponsibilitiesContinued
Admissions
Coordinate with the admissions director and review all applications; standardized test scores, report cards, admissions test scores; principal, teacher, and church recommendations; conduct family interviews; and provide recommendations to the head of school for student acceptance/nonacceptance.
Coordinate with the director of Educational Support Services (ESS) to determine the ability to serve applicants with learning differences before making an admissions recommendation to the Head of School
Conduct campus tours for lower school families at open house events as requested by the admissions director
Qualifications
Records Management & Testing
Manage all student, faculty, and staff daily attendance records and enforce attendance standards.
Team with the academic dean in scheduling, planning, and managing all standardized testing programs.
A professing believer in Jesus Christ who is active in a local evangelical church. Advanced degree in Education: M.S., M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., or Ph.D.
Possess excellent interpersonal spoken and written communication skills to include the ability to tactfully resolve conflict situations calmly and objectively
Demonstrate the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and to rapidly reprioritize objectives based upon changing requirements
Possess thorough proficiency in a variety of computer applications that include, but are not limited to MS Office and FACTS SIS
ApplicationProcess
Employment Application: a fillable non-teaching application is available at www princeave org/aboutus/employment-careers)
Make direct inquires to Head of School Seth Hathaway, Ed D , at shathaway@princeave org or cell 706 202 9541
