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Calgary, Alberta, T2V 2Y3, Canada
Listed on 2025-11-25
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Halpern Akiva Academy
Full Time
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Listed on 2025-11-25
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Education Administration, School Principal
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Are you a Principal looking to lead an independent school with small classes, excellent teachers, a warm family environment, and a supportive school community? Are you an experienced teacher or Assistant Principal looking to step up to a leadership role and make a real impact?
Halpern Akiva Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Principal to lead and oversee the delivery of the General Studies curriculum in alignment with Alberta Education Standards. The role of the Principal is to provide strategic direction, monitor and support student achievement, encourage parent involvement, as well as hire, mentor and evaluate General Studies staff. The Principal will work closely in partnership with the Head of Judaic Studies to successfully deliver the school’s vision.
About Halpern Akiva Academy
Halpern Akiva Academy is a Preschool to Grade 9 Jewish Day School located in Calgary, Alberta. For over 40 years, Halpern Akiva Academy has been committed to providing excellence in General Studies as well as Jewish education to students from a variety of backgrounds.
Our unique strengths include an inclusive and supportive school environment, small student-to-teacher ratios, Montessori-inspired childcare, immersive Hebrew language program and a meaningful Jewish education.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee General Studies curriculum to comply with and meet Alberta Education standards.
- Responsible for hiring and managing General Studies teachers as well as hiring and managing support staff in collaboration with the Head of Judaic Studies.
- Lead, supervise and mentor General Studies staff; conduct regular performance reviews and determine professional development needs.
- Supervise the assessment and advancement of students.
- Evaluate and ensure that requirements of special needs children are met within established policies, where possible.
- Collaborate and work directly and closely with the Head of Judaic Studies in educational and non-educational management activities, including organizing field trips and school-wide events.
- Create policies and procedures to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Work with the Head of Judaic Studies to ensure the standards of professional practice are in place and achieved.
- Work with the Board of Directors and Head of Judaic Studies to develop and steward annual budgets.
- May be required to teach up to 0.5 FTE.
Position Requirements
Qualifications
- Must hold a permanent Alberta Leadership Certificate (temporary certification will be considered if working towards permanent certificate).
- Certified Alberta Education teacher.
- Proficient in Alberta Education annual reporting requirements.
- Excellent Leadership Skills:
- Strategic thinking, collaboration, decision-making, project development.
- Skilled in identifying problems and brainstorming potential solutions.
- Ability to coach and inspire.
- Proven Interpersonal Skills:
- Inclusivity, team building, motivation, relationship management.
- Skilled in mediating and influencing others to achieve a goal.
- Passionate about connecting with teachers and students.
- Strong Communication Skills:
- Effective listening, verbal and written abilities.
- Able to tailor messages appropriate for the audience.
Required Language Skills:
- English - Very good
Additional Information / Benefits
Why Work at Halpern Akiva Academy?
- Competitive total compensation package
- Professional development
- Opportunity to make a big difference in a vibrant school with an amazing staff and happy learners
Questions to answer on applying for this job
- Do you hold a permanent Alberta Leadership Certificate (temporary certification will be considered if working towards permanent certificate)?
- Are you a Certified Alberta Education teacher?
Contact Information
Contact Name: Halpern Akiva Academy
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
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