Are you passionate about shaping young minds while also providing Christ-centered leadership in a small school setting? Do you thrive in an environment where your influence reaches beyond the classroom and into the life of the entire school community? Muscatine Adventist Christian School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching-Principal to lead our one-classroom school.

At Muscatine Adventist Christian School, education is deeply personal. Our small-school environment allows for meaningful relationships with students and families, individualized support, and a strong sense of community. As Teaching-Principal, you will play a vital role in fostering students’ academic growth, spiritual development, and character formation, while also providing leadership for the daily operation of the school.

This position is ideal for someone who values both teaching and leadership. Our students have a love for the outdoors and would love to continue to develop their outdoor learning, to complement their classroom instruction. In addition to providing high-quality instruction in a multi-grade classroom, the Teaching-Principal will oversee day-to-day school responsibilities, communicate effectively with parents and the school board, support school improvement efforts, and help ensure compliance with conference, accreditation, and state-related expectations. Because Muscatine Adventist Christian School accepts Iowa ESA funds, this role also includes attention to required documentation, reporting, and accountability processes connected to that program.

Why join Muscatine Adventist Christian School?

A meaningful ministry opportunity
Muscatine Adventist Christian School is more than a school—it is a place where students are nurtured academically, socially, and spiritually. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families while helping students grow in their relationship with Jesus. 

A close-knit and supportive community
Our school community values partnership, communication, and shared mission. The Teaching-Principal works closely with parents, the local church, the school board, and conference leadership to support student success and strengthen the ministry of Adventist education in Muscatine.

A leadership role with purpose
This role offers the unique opportunity to serve as both teacher and school leader. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats, building strong systems, and creating a positive school culture, this position offers rewarding and meaningful work.

Qualifications

• Passion for Seventh-day Adventist education
• Love for children and commitment to their holistic development
• Desire to help children build a relationship with the Lord
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid teaching certification preferred
• Strong organizational, leadership, planning, and communication skills
• Ability to teach in a multi-grade, one-classroom setting
• Willingness to manage school-level responsibilities and reporting requirements
• Active membership and attendance in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Legal right to work in the United States

Benefits

• Denominational wage scale and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive conference leadership and school community
• Opportunity to serve in a meaningful leadership role within Adventist education

Apply today and become part of our mission to provide Christ-centered education and help students grow academically, spiritually, and personally.

To apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume, including at least three references with email addresses (one of which should be from a pastor), as a PDF attachment to Superintendent of Education, Jovannah Poor Bear-Adams at jadams@imsda.org. Interviews may be conducted and the position filled before the application deadline if the right candidate is identified.

We look forward to welcoming the right candidate to our school community.