PRINCIPAL

Kibbi; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACA School in Alberta seeks a Principal with strong Godly leadership to guide staff, students and families in a Christian education setting. The role demands multitasking, strategic planning, and a heart for student learning.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Education, an Alberta Teaching Certificate, and the Alberta Education Leadership Quality Standard, with LQS progression encouraged in the first year. A deep commitment to the school's mission and faith is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and Alberta teaching certification required.
• Leadership Quality Standard certification or working toward LQS in first year.
• Born‑again Christian in agreement with the Statement of Faith and ACA mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the educational team to deliver Christian education aligned with ACA mission.
• Oversee school policies, budgeting, and financial oversight.
• Attend and lead devotional, committee, faculty, and PT Connections meetings.
• Coordinate curriculum development and schedule planning.
• Foster a spiritually focused, caring school culture and strong student learning.

Skills

Godly leadership

Problem solving

Integrity

Student-focused

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Leadership Quality Standard (LQS)

Job description

Synopsis

The position of ACA School Principal requires strong Godly leadership and the ability to multitask and effective organizational skills. It is a forward-thinking, multifaceted role, created to care for and guide the educational team of ACA.

Qualifications

• The ACA School Principal must be a born-again Christian who is in full agreement with our Statement of Faith, agrees to abide by the school's Moral Conduct Policy, and is committed to fulfilling the school's mission and vision.
• This individual must hold a Bachelor of Education degree, an Alberta Education Permanent Teaching Certificate and the Alberta Education Leadership Quality Standard certification (or work towards LQS in their first year of the position).
• The ACA School Principal must have a reputation for Godly leadership, integrity, strong problem solving skills and a passion for successful student learning, and must align with the mission and vision of ACA.

Accountability

• Reports directly to the ACA Head of School (HoS)
• Will be evaluated as frequently as annually by the Head of School
• Operates as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
• Provides effective feedback to the Head of School
• Provides leadership to the ACA Associate Principal

Spiritual Responsibilities

• To model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• To show by example the importance of the Word of God, prayer, fellowship and Christian service.
• To follow the Matthew 18 principle while addressing conflicts with students, parents, administration and staff.
• To recognize that parents have the primary responsibility before God for their children's education and to assist them in that task.
• To help students understand God's love for them, to motivate them to accept His gift of salvation and to help them grow in their faith.

Professional Responsibilities

• To utilize educational opportunities, processes and wise counsel for professional growth.
• To provide input and recommendations to the administration regarding the effective operation of the school.
• To attend, lead and participate in scheduled devotional, committee, faculty, and PT Connections meetings.
• General Responsibilities - to be owned or delegated
• Promote high academic and personal expectations for Educational staff and all students
• Help to create a spiritually focused, vibrant, caring school culture
• Communication with Teachers, Resource Coordinator and Office Staff
• Teacher Observation/Evaluation
• Ensuring the observation of the EA team in conjunction with the Resource Coordinator
• Oversee and administer school policies and procedures
• Continually endeavour to improve the operational effectiveness of the school
• Co-ordinate and foster the development of programs within the school to best meet the needs and interests of the students
• Lead and assist teaching staff with delivering a quality Christian education to students
• Promote and insist upon the professional and academic growth of your staff
• Be actively involved in the Educational budgeting and financial oversight
• Human Resource Meetings with Staff and HR
• Scheduling - timetables, supervision and DT schedules
• Giving direction and support to Teachers with Student and Parent Relationships
• Secondary Divisional Staff Meeting Prep/Leadership
• Course Scheduling/Planning
• Curriculum Review and Implementation
• Attending/helping with school events
• Educational Admin Team Meetings - Chaplain, Resource Coordinator, Vice Principal
• Reviewing and approving IPP's
• Retreat Planning/Organizing
• Winter Activity Day Planning
• Helping Organizing First/Last day of school activities

Full-Time Equivalency

1.0 FTE

Compensation

Varies based on Years of Teaching Experience and Education Deadline for applications: Ongoing