Posted: 30-Apr-25
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
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POSITION OVERVIEW
First Baptist Academy, serving students Infants through Eighth Grade, is seeking a Lower School Assistant Principal. FBA faculty exemplify specific characteristics of professional excellence to support FBA’s vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals. This position reports to the PreK and Lower School Principal and will assist the Principal in the daily management of student support and school operations for Lower School and Prekindergarten grade levels, with strong support for Prekindergarten classes.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to Explore, Create, Challenge, and Lead.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creative Empowerment – Support Prekindergarten teachers to create classroom learning environments that foster a secure and supportive atmosphere, encouraging students to embrace challenges, redefine failure, and advocate for themselves.
- Comprehensive Personalization – Seek professional development opportunities for Prekindergarten teachers to help them provide diverse learning opportunities tailored to the unique strengths, interests, and challenges of students.
- Collective Collaboration – Engage in collective efforts with Prekindergarten team members to attain shared goals for the benefit of the students.
- Supportive Guidance – Assist Prekindergarten teachers in recognizing their talents and guiding them in utilizing these gifts to serve others and discover God’s desired path for their lives.
- Supervise Prekindergarten teachers and students by providing guidance and support to foster a positive learning environment.
Continuous Professional Growth – Pursue professional development opportunities to promote best practices amongst teachers and improve one’s own leadership skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Faithful Integrity – Model Biblical values, principles, and desired behaviors for student guidance while demonstrating a desire to work in a Christian environment.
- Moral and Ethical Standards – Uphold high moral and ethical standards within the classroom and greater school community.
- Servant Heart – Demonstrate humility, servant leadership, and a willingness to serve others in a Christ-like manner.
- Master’s degree in a field of education with current teacher certification, PK-3 or EC-6.
- At least five years of full-time teaching experience. Prekindergarten experience is a must.
BENEFITS
- Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Group medical insurance coverage for employee
- Dental and vision insurance available
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage for employee
- 403(b) matching
- Paid time off
- Tuition Discount
- Fitness Center Discount
BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT
FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.
It is the policy of First Baptist Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.