LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL A Private Independent Christian School in Temecula, CA HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | OPPORTUNITY PROFILE Our Story

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10

Linfield Christian School is blessed with a rich legacy and a promising future. Founded as Culter Academy in 1936, the school began when Dr. Mabel Culter, then Dean of Women at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, saw a need for an elementary and secondary school that would integrate the best components of secular education with the historical and spiritual truths of the Christian faith. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression and World War II, the success of a private Christian school seemed unlikely, and yet Culter Academy grew beyond anyone’s expectations, flourishing in Los Angeles for over 30 years.

Rapid enrollment increases necessitated several relocations of the campus within Los Angeles until 1968 when, after many months of prayer, the Board of Trustees purchased 105 acres of property in Temecula in order to build the facilities needed to provide the kind of education to which the school was dedicated. Around the same time, Dr. Culter retired, and the school, newly renamed as The Linfield School, re-opened in 1973 with just thirteen high school students. , the school once again continued to grow as it expanded to include middle and elementary campuses, enriched its college prep curriculum, added athletic programs, Dr. Mabel Culter visiting Linfeild and constructed new facilities. in 1979

Today Linfield Christian School is home to a thriving community of dedicated teachers, passionate parents, and over 900 remarkable students in Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. A rigorous college preparatory curriculum in core subjects and enriching electives well-prepares students for life beyond Linfield.

There are three immutable core values that have both defined and directed Linfield for generations: a cherished relational Community in which every member is known and loved, a commitment to College Preparatory Academics, and a Christ-Centered worldview that prioritizes authentic faith in Christ and provides the foundation for all aspects of the learning environment.

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Vision: The Vision of Linfield Christian is to relentlessly pursue the standard of excellence in Christ-Centered college preparatory education.

Mission: Linfield Christian School is an independent college preparatory school that exists to develop and inspire students - To know Jesus Christ as Lord | To love one another as themselves | To grow in knowledge and skill - in order that they may serve the Lord and the world through their character and leadership. Classrooms in 1973. Presently, our Administration Office. What Sets Us Apart

Throughout its long history, Linfield Christian School has sought to offer a welcoming community that is focused on the whole student and aims to develop students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Linfield is selective in admitting students who place a high priority on education and who value an independent faith-based program and community. Linfield is not only distinctive because of its unyielding dedication to scholarship and discipleship; it is also unique because of the positive impact it continues to have on students’ lives, because the culture is passionate, fun-loving, and engaged, and because it is a place where students are known and deeply loved.

An Honorable Tradition in a Beautiful Excellence in Athletics Environment

A Christ-Centered Heritage Relational Learning in a Place to Be Known

Rigorous Academics and Distinguished Faculty Fine Arts That Feed the Creative Soul

The Linfield Community Spirit International Student Program

Linfield’s mission goes far beyond our school borders, beyond Temecula, beyond California and even beyond the United States. International students are not only welcome, but they are also strategically essential to the school’s broader mission of preparing graduates to “serve the Lord and the world through their character and leadership.” In recent years, we have welcomed students from China, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Vietnam, South Africa, Australia, Austria, Ukraine, and Spain.

Athletics

Linfield has a rich tradition of excellence in Athletics. Student-athletes are provided with an opportunity to participate in multiple sports and are challenged to develop and hone their skills. The school has a long history of winning CIF championships and seeing graduates compete at the collegiate level. We foster an environment where students learn not only to compete but also to value leadership, , self-discipline, and teamwork. Our coaches are not only equipped to develop champions, but they also serve as godly mentors to each of their athletes. Coaches and other athletic staff make themselves available for our athletes to discuss life’s challenges and to help them achieve success in all aspects of their lives. Our athletic staff brings to life three key principles of the department; to inspire, to educate, and to empower. Academics

At Linfield, students are provided unique opportunities to deeply explore potential areas of interest through rigorous course work, co-curricular activities, hands-on and real-world experiences. Students at Linfield Christian have opportunities to be a part of pathway programs such as, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and Fine Arts. The purpose is to prepare students to be future leaders who are prepared, knowledgeable, and skilled.

HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE College Acceptances

Below is a listing of just a few of the colleges/universities students have attended between 2017 - 2020

Arizona State University Duke University San Diego State University Azusa Pacific University Johns Hopkins University Texas A&M University Baylor University Loyola Marymount University University of California, Berkeley Boston College Pepperdine University University of California, Los Angeles Clemson University Point Loma Nazarene University University of Washington Cornell University St. Mary's College Yale University The Linfield Community Spirit

Among the hallmarks passed down in Linfield's 85 years of existence, the one that is perhaps the most valued by students, staff, and parents is the school's distinctive cultural spirit and vibrant community. Linfield recognizes that some things cannot be learned in the classroom and so we engage our students in meaningful experiences, such as trips to places like Winter Mountain and engage in a variety of annual traditions like Homecoming Week, The Great Race, Senior Chapel, and more! Location & Facilities

Linfield Christian School is located on 105 acres that is divided into three campuses (elementary, middle and high school) which are widespread out among athletic fields, a pond filled with wildlife, and a rolling green landscape that provides abundant space for outdoor classes, group study, and social interaction.

Linfield is in the center of beautiful Temecula in Southern California. Temecula is known for the surrounding wine country with hillside vineyards, and numerous golf courses and for its Old Town area with 1800's buildings, antique shops, and restaurants. As it is located about one hour from beaches, mountains, Disneyland, and urban settings, Temecula has a lot to offer beyond its city limits. With an average temperature in the 80's, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round! The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity awaits the next principal of Linfield Christian High School. With a student population that has grown by almost 25% in the last two years and has also begun the process of strategic planning for the next 5 years, the high school principal will serve as a member of the strategic planning team that will shape Linfield's next steps and direction for the high school community. This opportunity is open to a creative and visionary leader who has the experience and ability to advance the school’s mission and boldly lead the high school into the future consistent with God’s calling for His school.

Our next high school leader will be open to the Lord’s calling on how to pursue leadership at our unique and dynamic institution by striving towards excellence through proven strategy, transparency, and best practices in all aspects of the educational program here at Linfield Christian. The ideal candidate will also be an effective leader academically, spiritually, and relationally. This person should be eager to help our students meet the challenges of the 21st century and should be capable of developing a World Class High School at Linfield Christian. Other Opportunities:

Collaboratively works to bring new initiatives to a school established in academic programming, athletics, arts, and spiritual direction. Lead a school that values community spirit and a family atmosphere. Develop strategy that will help prepare students for their next steps beyond this campus. Work in a beautiful environment. Cultivate an educational environment that is Christ-Centered and desires to develop strong relationships with the over 30 churches who have members involved with the school. Join a team where mutual respect and friendship exists among the board, administration, faculty, staff, and the community. Qualifications:

The High School Principal for Linfield Christian School will be able to serve as the instructional leader of the school, responsible for establishing an instructional vision and a focused plan for improving student achievement; monitoring instruction; supporting teachers in improving their instructional practice; fosters a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; and supports a culture of high expectations for all students. In addition, the principal is charged with building strong partnerships with families and the community, creating a safe, supportive school climate, and effectively managing operational, technical and staff issues to promote instructional success.

Other qualifications include:

Masters Degree or Higher

Valid Teaching Credential & Administrative Credential (preferred)

Be the spiritual leader of Linfield Christian High School Inspire others with Christ-like character and have an active and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Use spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, and worship to encourage students, staff, and faculty to live a life surrendered to Christ. Knowledge In: Understands educational management theory and practice. Familiarity in all matters of teaching, learning, research and administration. Knowledge of academic pedagogy appropriate for a 9-12 grade institution. Knowledge of innovations in education, including 21st century educational trends and practices. Knowledge of principals and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction, and the measurement of training effects. Understands the generation of students and parents we are serving. (Millennial/Gen Z)

Skills: Ability to communicate persuasively and passionately with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Collaborate with the Head of School and Chief Academic Officer and help champion academic initiatives. Possess strong interpersonal and public relations skills to help create a shared vision for the high school. Demonstrates obvious and intentional care for youth and young adults. Identify complex problems and develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Abilities: Provide leadership in planning, implementing and coordinating educational programs. Inspire confidence with integrity, honesty and a positive attitude. Mentor assistant principals, and deans, etc. in educational methods, pedagogy, and best practices and then address accountability in those areas. Empower servant leadership management style and can build consensus which energizes and encourages both staff and the community. Remain up to date on trends in education to improve curriculum, instruction and student performance. Promote and provide oversight for new academic programs at the high school. Understand and promote the role and use of technology in an instructional environment. LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Articles of Faith

Article I: The Scriptures We believe the Bible, composed of the Old and the New Testaments, is the Word of God, a divine, supernatural revelation. We believe in the plenary, verbal inspiration of the original writings of the Scriptures, and that as thus given, they were wholly without error of any kind. We believe the Scripture is sufficient source of growth for the Christian (2 Tim. 3:16-17).

Article II: The Godhead We believe in one Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (I Pet. 1:2; Matt. 28:19). We believe that they are co-equal in power and glory, identical in their essential nature, attributes, and perfection, and that they are co-eternal (Gen. 1:2; John 17:5). In His essential nature, God is spirit as opposed to material (John 4:24); as to His essential attribute, God is absolutely Holy, embracing the sum of all moral perfection (I Pet. 1:16); as to His essential character, God is love (I John 4:16; John 3:16).

Article III: The Scriptures We believe the Bible, composed of the Old and the New Testaments, is the Word of God, a divine, supernatural revelation. We believe in the plenary, verbal inspiration of the original writings of the Scriptures, and that as thus given, they were wholly without error of any kind. We believe the Scripture is sufficient source of growth for the Christian (2 Tim. 3:16-17).

Article IV: The Nature, Person, and Work of Christ We believe that Jesus Christ, “being the eternal Son of God, became man,” (Heb. 2:16; John 1:14; Luke 1:35), born of a virgin (Mt. 1:18-25) and that He “continues to be the God-Man in two distinct natures, and one person, FOREVER” (John 1:14; Rom. 9: 5; Col. 2:9; Heb. 13: 8). We believe that He died upon the cross a vicarious, substitutionary death, thereby making atonement for the sins of the world (John 1:2). We believe that He is the ONLY REDEEMER (Acts 4:12) and that His atonement is SUFFICIENT for the sins of the entire world (Heb. 7:25; I John 2:2) and EFFICIENT for all who believe (John 3:16; John 3:36, Isa. 45:22). We believe that He bodily arose from the dead, that He ascended into heaven; that therein His state of glorification He is now the interceding High Priest, Intercessor, and Advocate for all believers (I Cor. 15:20; Luke 24; Acts 1:3; Heb. 7:25, 4:15, 2:17, I John 2: 1) . We believe that as in His first advent, He became incarnate and dwelt on earth personally, bodily, and visibly. He will return personally, bodily, visibly, but in the body of His glorification, to set up His Kingdom and to judge the world in righteousness (Acts 1:9, 11; I Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:31-46; Rev. 20:4-6, 11-15).

Article V: Man, The Fall, and Salvation We believe that man, created in the image of God, fell into sin, which is failing to conform to God’s moral law in act, attitude, and nature (Gal 5:20, Ephesians 2:3) through the sin of the first Adam and in that sense is lost and separated from God. In order to secure salvation and restoration, man must be born again; Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ “who His own self bore our sins in His own body on the tree,” (I Pet. 2:24). We believe that Heaven is a place of eternal blessedness and that Hell is a place of eternal judgment (II Cor. 5:1-10; Rev. 20:1-15; Rev. 21:22). Article VI: Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27.) Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person. We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Gen 2:18- 25.) We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. (1 Cor. 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb. 13:4.) We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor. 6:9-10.) We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of Linfield Christian School (LCS) as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the LCS members and the community, it is imperative that all persons employed by LCS in any capacity agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality (Matt. 5:16; Phil 2:14-16;1 Thess. 5:22.) We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor. 6:9-11). We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of LCS.

Article VII: The Holy Spirit We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Godhead and unites all believers to Christ, indwells, seals, infills, gifts, guides, and teaches them. The Holy Spirit convinces and “reproves the world of sin and of righteousness, and of judgment” (John 16:8; Rom.8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:13-14, 5:18-20; John 16:8-11, 14: 26).

Article VIII: The Church We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, both local and universal, composed of all born-again persons for all time. The mission of the church is to witness concerning the Head, Jesus Christ, and to preach the gospel among all nations in both word and deed (Eph.1:3-6, 22, 23; I Cor. 2:12-14; Matt. 28:19-20; Rom. 16:5; 1Cor. 1:2, 2 Cor. 1:1; Eph. 5:25, 1 Cor. 12:28).

Article IX: Final Authority for Matters of Belief and Conduct The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of LCS’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Board of Trustees is LCS’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.

Linfield Christian School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, age, color, sex, national origin, or physical handicap. As a religious non-profit organization, Linfield Christian School will discriminate based on theological faith.

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