Overview of the School

Beltsville Adventist School is a Seventh-day Adventist K–8 school in Beltsville, Maryland, serving students and families in the greater Washington, D.C., region. Established in 1957, the school provides a Christ-centered education in a safe, caring environment where students develop a relationship with Jesus and pursue academic excellence. Through a partnership among home, school, and church, BAS supports students’ spiritual, academic, physical, and social development.

The Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area offers diverse communities, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and professional opportunities. Beltsville provides a suburban setting within reach of the nation’s capital, with access to world-class museums, historic landmarks, and vibrant arts and dining experiences.

Overview of the Position

The principal provides spiritual, instructional, and operational leadership in collaboration with the Potomac Conference Office of Education, school board, faculty, families, and constituent churches. The principal models Christ-like character, integrity, and resilience while building trust through transparency, meaningful consultation, clear communication, and consistent follow-through.

• Spiritual leadership and student culture: Advance the school’s Adventist mission, nurture positive relationships, maintain physical and emotional safety, and ensure fair discipline and meaningful student leadership opportunities.
• Academic excellence and teacher development: Set clear instructional expectations, use data to improve learning, and support diverse learners through intervention and enrichment. Build a culture of mutual professional respect, encourages collaboration, and balances coaching and support with clear accountability.
• Vision and community engagement: Guide school improvement, preserve effective programs, strengthen enrollment and family retention, and build productive relationships with families, churches, and community partners.
• Stewardship and operations: Manage the budget collaboratively, coordinate school operations and projects, and maintain clear responsibilities within the school’s governance structure.

Overview of Qualifications

Required

• At least five years of teaching experience.
• Previous principal or vice principal experience.
• A master’s degree in educational leadership, school administration, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.

Preferred

• North American Division Seventh-day Adventist teacher certification.
• Elementary or K–8 leadership experience.
• Advanced credentials or training in instructional leadership, curriculum development, and school improvement.

Candidates should demonstrate strong listening, writing, and public-speaking skills; collaborative leadership; sound judgment and conflict resolution; and proficiency in instructional leadership, staff development, strategic planning, financial management, and data-informed decision-making.

Interested candidates should submit the following to Gabriel Madrid, VP of Education (gabrielm@pcsda.org) and Juwel Watson, Associate Superintendent (jwatson@pcsda.org):

1. Letter of interest
2. Copy of certification or certification eligible
3. Resume including email and phone contacts for at least four current references (must include at least two of the following: current principal/board chair, superintendent, and pastor).