PreK-8th Grade Principal

Job Description

About Pinecrest Academy:
Pinecrest Academy is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled PreK-8th Grade Principal to lead its vibrant, Christ-centered community beginning July 2026. Pinecrest Academy is a premier Catholic school situated on a beautiful, 68 acre collegiate-style campus in the Northeast Atlanta Metro area. The mission of Pinecrest is to "form Christian leaders to transform society" and this mission is delivered through Integral Formation, a four-pillared approach to educating the whole child: Intellectual (mind), Spiritual (Christ-centered), Apostolic (service) and Human (leadership cultivation and virtues). In keeping with this mission, Pinecrest is noteworthy for its joyful and welcoming community, and its balance of both excellence and faith, believing these are mutually linked.

Located in Cumming, Georgia, Pinecrest Academy is an independent Catholic, college-preparatory school serving students from PreK3 through grade 12. The Lower and Middle School provide a nurturing and structured environment where young learners grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. Guided by Pinecrest's mission to form Christian leaders who will transform society, the Lower and Middle School integrate Catholic identity with a rich liberal arts curriculum, strong foundational academics, character formation, and vibrant student life.

Students grow through daily prayer, sacramental life, virtue formation, service opportunities, and meaningful traditions that foster both faith and joy. The school community is known for its warm culture of partnership with families and its commitment to forming students of strong character and deep faith.

The Opportunity:
The next PreK-8th Grade Principal will serve as the division's instructional and spiritual leader, advancing Catholic identity, nurturing a culture of joyful formation, and championing academic excellence. In close collaboration with school leadership, faculty, staff, and families, the Principal will guide the spiritual, intellectual, and moral development of Pinecrest's youngest students while stewarding resources and supporting the school's continued growth.

Key areas of impact include:

Catholic Identity: Model joyful Christian witness; integrate faith and virtue formation throughout the PreK-8th grade experience; support sacramental life and spiritual formation of students and faculty

Educational Leadership: Lead a strong liberal arts and values-based curriculum; champion data-informed instruction and research-based practices; ensure developmentally appropriate and innovative teaching and learning.

Faculty Growth & Supervision: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate mission-aligned educators; support ongoing professional and spiritual formation; foster a collaborative faculty culture.

Operational Leadership: Oversee daily PreK-8th grade operations; ensure safe, effective systems and procedures; partner in long-range planning aligned with Pinecrest's mission and strategic priorities.

Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families; foster transparent and consistent communication; serve as a visible ambassador of Pinecrest's mission and culture.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic and mission-driven leader who joyfully models the faith and supports Pinecrest's commitment to Integral Formation. With demonstrated experience in education leadership, curriculum, instruction, and assessment, the next Principal will inspire academic excellence while nurturing the developmental needs of young learners. This individual will be a strong communicator and collaborative leader who builds trust with faculty, parents, and students. A thoughtful steward of people and resources, the PreK3-8th Grade Principal will foster a safe, joyful, and well-ordered learning environment rooted in Gospel values and Pinecrest's mission.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review our detailed search prospectus and reach out to Kyle Pietrantonio directly to learn about this exciting leadership opportunity.

Prospectus: https://bit.ly/3PDDGP9

The search committee is on a fast-track to identify and secure the next PreK-8th Grade Principal. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position in July 2026.

About the Employer

Partners in Mission Search Solutions is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation's leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. As partners among ourselves and with our clients' missions, we value, understand, and embrace the importance of Catholic education in our personal and professional lives - and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by religious and school communities, boards and dioceses, our team of dedicated search consultants have identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a myriad of diverse Catholic school and diocesan leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.