PRINCIPAL

Position Summary:

The Principal serves as the onsite leader responsible for the school’s day-to-day operations and direct support for the teaching staff. The Principal contributes to setting the vision and long-term strategy alongside the school’s Board of Directors. This role focuses on maintaining a smooth, well-functioning learning environment by assisting teachers, addressing daily needs, and ensuring that school activities run efficiently. The Principal works closely with faculty to support classroom success, student engagement, and effective communication, while also overseeing operational tasks such as scheduling, coordination, and compliance with state standards.

Canton Christian School is unique because of its integration of Christian faith with principles from the Reggio Emilia approach. This distinctive philosophy views each child as created in the image of God—capable, curious, and full of potential—and encourages a learning environment that values inquiry, collaboration, creativity, and hands-on exploration. In partnership with the school board and teaching staff, the School Principal plays a key role in supporting the daily implementation of this Christ-centered, inquiry-based model.