Principal - Upper School Grade 7-12 - School Year 2025-2026

At Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (CHCA), we believe education should be dynamic and immersive. Students learn to question, consider, discover, test, fail, and thrive, all while working with exceptional Christian teachers.

Our nearly 700 student Upper School offers amazing experiences centered on preparing students to engage today's complex world and to impact the world for Christ.

Our academic environment is designed for students to thrive, with robust extracurricular offerings allowing students to further explore and grow their gifts and leadership skills.

Our goal is to graduate fully prepared and confident students who are rooted in Christ, creative and critical thinkers, effective communicators, resilient and adaptive, collaborative relationship builders, and purpose driven problem solvers.

The Principal of the Upper School 7-12 is responsible for upholding the school's Christ-centered mission, ensuring academic excellence while overseeing all aspects of the school's culture and programming, including curriculum development, staff management, student discipline, and community relations.

CHCA has a 35-year history of Christ-centered multidenominational educational excellence in the greater Cincinnati area.

We are a PK through Grade 12 school and operate on four campuses. Tour CHCA

Key Responsibilities

• Articulate and promote the school's mission, vision, and core values.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and Christ-centered school culture.
• Monitor and evaluate academic programs and student performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor teachers to enhance instructional quality.
• Retain high-quality faculty and staff who align with the school's values.
• Provide ongoing professional development opportunities and performance evaluations.
• Promote a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Foster strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the community.
• Address student behavioral and academic issues with a focus on Christian virtues and restorative practices.
• Implement programs that support students' spiritual, emotional, and academic growth.
• Be a visible and accessible presence throughout the school.
• Inspire and facilitate effective and clear communication to build upon the collaborative and trusting climate among all constituents.
• Engage fully with current and past parents, alumni, and broader Cincinnati community.
• Manage the Upper School's budget and financial resources effectively.
• Represent the school in the local community and build strong partnerships with churches, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee school events and activities that promote community involvement and support.
• Lead efforts to evaluate and improve school programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Head of School to set long-term goals and assess progress.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational leadership or administration, preferably in a Christian or private school setting.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in financial management and strategic planning.
• Ability to foster a positive, Christ-centered educational environment.
• A strong personal commitment to Christ and Christian formation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, empathy, and vision.
• Passionate about education and student development.

Application Process / Timeline

Interested candidates should submit an application and resume via CHCA website : Apply Here

CHCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the duties, knowledge and skills listed above.

This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.