Principal

Principal

Deadline: August 17, 2026

District/Organization: Guidance Academy

Position/Type: Elementary Principal - Assistant, full time

Position Details

Guidance Academy

K-7 School Principal

Guidance Academy is West Michigan's only full time, private Islamic elementary school. Striving to provide quality academic and Islamic education that nurtures a strong Muslim identity, Guidance Academy implements Common Core curriculum standards alongside Arabic and Islamically based values in order to strengthen the moral character of its students and foster future leaders. The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 7. Boasting all the amenities of a large city with the commutes of a small town and recently listed among America's best places to live, Grand Rapids is a growing, mid-sized city rated as one of the most livable in the nation. Follow the link below for more information.

Guidance Academy

We're looking for a dynamic leader who can unite and motivate teachers towards the goal of academic excellence. Our ideal principal will have experience with elementary education, ELL, instructional coaching; will set the example for work ethic on campus and have an inclusive but strong leadership style; and must be flexible, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator.

Why work for us?

• Supportive, collaborative culture with talented, smart, incredible coworkers to learn from
• A high-paced and competitive environment that also supports members of the team and fosters a team environment
• Competitive salary
• The chance to truly make a difference in the lives of children who may not otherwise have access to an Islamic education

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, support, and maintain a safe, engaging culture focused on student learning.
• Build relationships with and among teachers and invest in the professional success of all staff members.
• Coach teachers towards instructional mastery and provide ongoing, differentiated support based on teacher skill, experience, and needs.
• Manage and hold teachers accountable to college readiness through teacher development
• Routinely analyze student, class, and wing data to drive instruction, student growth, and professional development to ensure that all student needs are met.
• Promote, model, and reinforce all ISGR school procedures
• Manage parent relationships.
• Participate in recruitment and on-boarding efforts for direct reports.
• Administer annual evaluations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College diploma (BA or equivalent) or higher in Education or related field.
• External Postings: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in teaching as well as 1-year previous leadership experience as an Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, etc.
• Internal Postings: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in teaching as well as previous school leadership experience as an interim dean, content leaders, new teacher mentor, grade level lead, etc.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to see complex projects through from start to finish.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: admin@islamicschoolgr.com

E-mail: admin@islamicschoolgr.com

Website: Link

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