Grades 1-8 Teaching Principal
Stanley SDA School in Stanley, VA
Description
Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School is a multi-ethnic, one-teacher (grades 1–8) elementary school. This person will oversee all aspects of school operations while actively teaching and working closely with a classroom aide.
We are seeking a dedicated and spiritually committed teaching principal to lead and grow our school community. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education in a safe, nurturing environment where students develop a personal relationship with Jesus and strive for academic excellence.
The school is located in Stanley, Virginia, in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our school is supported by a close-knit community of hard-working families who are deeply committed to sustaining Christian education for their children.
Required Experience
Qualifications:
- Experience in one-teacher Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) schools preferred
- Knowledge of instructional strategies for multi-grade classrooms (Grades 1–8)
- Strong spiritual leadership and commitment to Adventist education
- Working knowledge of school finance and budget management
- Proficiency with educational technology
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Background in math and science/STEM preferred
Requirements:
- Valid North American Division (NAD) Teacher Certification
- Active membership in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in regular standing
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Salary and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy.
Applications will be accepted through April 22, 2026, though qualified applicants may be considered prior to the deadline.
Interested candidates should submit:
- Letter of interest
- One-page philosophy of education
- Current SDA certification
- Resume
- Contact information (email and phone) for at least three current references, including current principal, superintendent, and pastor
Contact Information:
Janet Armstrong
Associate Superintendent
Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Email: janeta@pcsda.org
Posted by: Janet Armstrong
Resumé Deadline: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Stanley SDA School
The mission of Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School, an Adventist Christian school, to honor God by developing young minds, building strong character, and nurturing courageous leaders.
At Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School, we are committed to maintaining the kind of high expectations that promote academic excellence and self-disciplined behavior. We are dedicated to the creation of a positive learning environment where teachers and students practice respect, trust and support. We seek the total development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. We foster a sense of community responsibility, starting with our school family and extending to our towns, county, state and country.