Lower School Principal Job at St. David’s School, Raleigh, NC

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  • St. David’s School
  • Raleigh, NC

Job Description

ABOUT ST. DAVID’S SCHOOL

St. David’s School is a dynamic Pre-K through 12th grade independent school in Raleigh, North

Carolina, serving more than 665 students. Our mission is to prepare young men and women for

college and life by challenging them to excel in the vital areas of Christian faith, virtue and knowledge.

We believe education is a lifelong journey—one that calls students to pursue excellence, persevere

through challenges, embrace learning, collaborate generously, lead with humility and seek Christ. Our

faculty plays a vital role in modeling these values every day, creating an environment where academic

rigor and spiritual growth go hand in hand.

  • Purpose-Centered Leadership: Lead and serve in alignment with the St. David’s community inspiring and preparing students through faith, virtue and knowledge.
  • Faith and Culture: Exemplify St. David’s core values serve as anchor points for making practical decisions in all you do.
  • Culture Builder: Cultivate a culture of trust, belonging, and shared responsibility among faculty, staff, students, and families — one that reflects both professional excellence and genuine care.
  • Purposeful Education: Foster a dynamic learning environment where academic excellence, creativity, and character development unite to prepare students for college, equip them for life, and inspire a lifelong commitment to serving others.
  • Innovative Leadership: Empower teachers and students with a clear sense of purpose, a strong work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth.
  • Culture of Collaboration: Encourage cross-departmental collaboration, interdisciplinary innovation, and shared problem-solving.

Required Experience and Attributes:

  • A clear expression of faith in Christ and a deep-rooted Christian character
  • Bachelor’s degree in educational leadership, curriculum and Instruction, or a related field is required.
  • Proven academic leadership experience, ideally in an independent school setting.
  • Minimum five years of classroom teaching experience.
  • Master’s degree in educational leadership/administration (preferred)

Essential Job Duties:

  • Supervise curriculum development and implementation.
  • Evaluate faculty performance and support professional growth.
  • Ensure accurate academic records, grading, and reporting. Oversee daily operations and maintain a safe, supportive, faith-based learning environment.
  • Communicate programs, expectations, and policies clearly to faculty, students, and parents.
  • Manage schedules, events, carpool, and non-academic duties.
  • Mentor teachers on classroom management and instructional practices.
  • Collaborate on teacher orientation, training, and evaluations.
  • Assist with admissions and student placement.
  • Participate in hiring and retention decisions.

Student Life & Discipline

  • Promote positive student behavior and resolve disciplinary issues.
  • Coordinate with counselors, nurses, and parents on student needs.
  • Maintain safety protocols and lead emergency drills

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