Upper Division Principal Job at King's Academy Nashville, Nashville, TN

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  • King's Academy Nashville
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Title: Upper Division Principal

Position Reports To: Head of School

King’s Academy is a PreK–12th grade independent Christian school in South Nashville, Tennessee, providing a classical education to a socioeconomically-balanced student body. We exist to reflect the light of Christ through a school community that displays the beautiful diversity of God’s Kingdom. 

King’s Academy desires to prepare students for life, addressing the whole child: body, mind, and spirit. We seek to empower each student through a Christ-centered, classically-inspired curriculum aligned across all content areas in a culture of discovery that encourages imagination, wonder, and joy. 

This position includes a structured, four-year progression:

  • Years 1–2: Full-time employee serving in a dual role
  • 50% Middle School Vice Principal (Grades 5–8) assist with retention, enrollment, and middle school student support.
  • 50% High School Planning & Development Lead , curriculum design, staffing pathways, and strategic planning for the launch of Grades 9–12.
  • Years 3–4: Transition to Full-Time High School Principal , overseeing all aspects of the high school division.

The individual in this role will be a visionary leader who embodies spiritual maturity, academic excellence, and a deep commitment to classical Christian education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Culture

  • Support the Middle School Principal in leading Grades 5–8 with a Christ-centered, servant-hearted approach.
  • Participate in High School foundational year 1 launching fall 2027
  • Assist in reinforcing expectations for behavior, academic engagement, and spiritual formation.
  • Partner with teachers, counselors, and families to support student well-being and growth.

Academic & Operational Support

  • Assist with scheduling, discipline, supervision, attendance, and day-to-day operations.
  • Support instructional quality through classroom walks, coaching conversations, and teacher feedback.
  • Help lead chapel, community-building initiatives, and service-based opportunities for middle school students.

Faculty Support

  • Help onboard, train, and support middle school teachers as they transition into a growing Prek–12 academic model.
  • Participate in Teacher Observation and Evaluation
  • Partner with the Dean of Academics to ensure continuity in scope and sequence from middle to high school.

Parent Communication

  • Communicate proactively with parents regarding behavior, academic progress, and school expectations.
  • Support student retention through strong relationships with families and thoughtful transition planning.

Strategic Planning

  • Coordinate all planning efforts for the launch of the high school, including:
  • Staffing and hiring timelines
  • Course offerings
  • Academic policies (grading, honors credit, transcripts, etc.)
  • Student support structures
  • Paideia, athletics, arts, leadership, and extracurricular expansion

Enrollment, Retention, and Family Engagement

  • Lead the retention strategy for middle school students transitioning into high school.
  • Collaborate with admissions to support recruitment events, tours, and family meetings.
  • Communicate the high school vision clearly, consistently, and persuasively.

Culture & Program Design

  • Shape the future high school culture, rooted in virtue formation, leadership development, and Christian discipleship.
  • Develop plans for chapel, advisory, mentoring, community service, and house/leadership systems.

Essential Skills, Experience, and Requirements

Education

  • Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred
  • Experience in Classical Education preferred

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role in an upper school, middle school, or high school setting.
  • Strong background in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and student-centered practices.
  • Experience in a Christian school or faith-based educational setting preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage change, foster team collaboration, and build school culture.

Spiritual Commitment

  • A committed Christian who actively lives out their faith, and can model Christian principles for students, faculty, staff, and families.
  • Strong understanding of Biblical principles and the ability to integrate faith into all areas of the school’s programming.

Additional skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lead and inspire a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
  • Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills based in sound judgement.
  • Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning tools.

Additional requirements

  • Maintain an appropriate professional relationship with students, parents, and staff.
  • Pass the criminal background check as required by law.
  • Affirm the King’s Academy Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@kingsacademynashville.com

Job Tags

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