Teaching Principal / Teacher Opening

Ionia Seventh-day Adventist School – Ionia, Michigan

The Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is seeking a passionate and mission-driven Teaching Principal/Teacher for Ionia Seventh-day Adventist School beginning in the upcoming school year.

Located in the welcoming community of Ionia, Michigan, Ionia SDA School serves students in a Christ-centered environment where the mission is to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve. (ioniasdaschool.org). This position offers a unique opportunity for an educator who is excited about small-school ministry, multi-grade teaching, and collaborative leadership with the local church and community.

Position Overview

The Teaching Principal/Teacher will provide spiritual and academic leadership while teaching in a multi-grade classroom. The ideal candidate is passionate about Adventist education and committed to fostering an environment where students grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage a multi-grade classroom (K–8)

• Provide instruction aligned with NAD curriculum and Adventist philosophy of education

• Serve as the instructional and spiritual leader of the school

• Work collaboratively with the school board, local church, and Michigan Conference Education Department

• Promote school growth, enrollment, and community engagement

• Foster a Christ-centered learning environment where students develop character, service, and academic excellence

Qualifications

• Committed member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

• Holds or is eligible for NAD teacher certification

• Experience or willingness to teach in a multi-grade classroom

• Strong organizational, relational, and leadership skills

• Passion for Adventist mission and small-school ministry

Why Ionia?

• Close-knit school and church community

• Opportunity to make a significant spiritual and educational impact

• Support from the Michigan Conference Education Department

• Ideal setting for educators who enjoy innovation, leadership, and hands-on ministry

Qualifications and Application Process

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Master’s degree preferred) and be eligible for a Seventh-day Adventist teaching credential (current certification preferred). Experience in K–8, multi-grade, or one-room school settings is strongly preferred, with three to five years of multi-grade teaching experience desired.

Candidates must be active members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in good and regular standing and demonstrate a willingness to model Adventist beliefs, lifestyle values, and standards. Applicants should also exhibit strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with a clear commitment to Adventist education and mission-centered ministry.

Individuals who sense God’s calling to serve at Ionia Seventh-day Adventist School are invited to submit a résumé, cover letter, and three professional references (one of which must be the applicant’s current pastor) to:

Girlie Zunega-Aguilar
Associate Superintendent of Schools
Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
gaguilar@misda.org