Acting Assistant Principal- Edmonton

The Muslim Association of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muslim Association of Canada is seeking an Acting Assistant Principal in Edmonton to oversee the total operation of the local school program and facilities, aligning educational objectives with Islamic values and MAC’s mission. You will supervise staff, manage budgeting, and ensure regulatory compliance while acting in the Principal’s absence.

Key duties include coordinating the instructional program, supporting a positive learning environment, and driving professional growth among teachers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education are required.
• Administrative experience in an Islamic school preferred.
• Experience with/knowledge of current elementary/secondary programs.
• Teaching experience in an Islamic school in North America.
• Ontario teaching experience is specified in the qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership and implement Islamic values.
• Coordinate and supervise the instructional program.
• Assist in creating optimal learning environments.
• Support development of education philosophy aligned with community, teachers, school administration, and School Board.
• Supervise discipline, attendance and school program evaluation.
• Encourage professional growth of teachers through training, experimentation and evaluation.
• Assist with school budget administration.
• Maintain school records and regulatory reports.
• Direct building operation and safety measures.
• Perform duties in the absence of the Principal.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional leadership

Supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Job description

The Acting Assistant Principal, under the direction of and as assigned by the Principal , and in the place of the Principal when absent, is responsible for the total operation of the local school program and facility, including the responsibility to implement and facilitate the educational objectives of MAC’s Islamic Schools. Acting Assistant Principals assist with supervision, management, evaluation, administration and planning for instructional programs, extracurricular activities, school personnel and school building operation. The diversity of the duties listed herein indicate that the tasks performed by Acting Assistant Principal are both complex and demanding. While receiving little supervision, they supervise students, certified and classified personnel.

Duties andResponsibilities

The Acting Assistant Principal will provide instructional leadership and emulate the Islamic values of the institution at all times while carrying out the following responsibilities:

• Coordinates and supervises the instructional program at direction of Principal.
• Assists in establishing an optimal learning environment within the school.
• Assists with the development of a functioning education philosophy consistent with the values of the community, teachers, school administration, and the School Board.
• Supervises discipline and attendance procedures.
• Supervises and evaluates the school program; assists with job performance evaluations as assigned.
• Encourages the professional growth of teachers by advanced training, experimentation, and evaluation.
• Assists with the administration of the school budget.
• Assists in maintaining school records and filing necessary reports.
• Assists in school compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of the various governmental agencies.
• Directs the operation and maintenance of the building.
• Performs responsibilities in continuous planning, program budget and evaluation of school program to include curriculum development and instruction.
• Assists with planning and organizing the school day and year to provide for efficient operation of t the school.
• Maintains positive public relations/communications.
• Assists with the development of an atmosphere of respect, interest, and enthusiasm within the school.
• Works cooperatively with staff, teachers, and the administration in sharing ideas, techniques, and procedures for improvement of the learning environment.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholders, emulating strong Islamic principles in all interactions and decisions
• Coordinates transportation.
• Assists with the selection and assignment of certificated and classified personnel.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Implements security and safety measures as assigned.
• Conducts inventories and surveys.
• Performs all administrative duties in the absence of the Principal .
• Duties may include performance of health services, for which training will be provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal .

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and Master's Degree in Education
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience in Ontario
• Five (5) years successful teaching experience
• Teaching experience in an Islamic school in North America
• Experience with/knowledge of current elementary/secondary school program(s) and procedures.
• Administrative experience in an Islamic school.