PRINCIPAL - Educational Leadership Job Airdrie area,Alberta Canada,Education / Teaching

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
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

Final date to receive applications:
August 25, 2026#J-18808-Ljbffr