Principal, Education Administration

Location: Central Foothills (Sundre)

Principal – Koinonia Christian School Red Deer & Emmaus Learning Community

Location:

Red Deer, Alberta

Position Type:  Full-Time | Leadership

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

About Us
Koinonia Christian School Red Deer Society exists to partner with Christian families in the discipleship and education of children. Through multiple educational pathways, we seek to help students flourish academically, spiritually, and personally as they are equipped to  Transform, Renew, and Serve  in the world for Christ.

Our authority operates two distinct but connected school programs:

Koinonia Christian School Red Deer Society

Koinonia Christian School Red Deer  – A K–12 independent Christian school offering Alberta curriculum-based education within a Christ-centered learning environment.

Emmaus Learning Community  – A Designated Special Education Program School (DSEPS) serving students with diverse learning needs through individualized programming and specialized supports.

Together, these schools serve a diverse student body through distinct programming models united by a shared commitment to Christian discipleship, educational excellence, and strong family partnerships.

Position Summary
The Principal provides spiritual, instructional, and operational leadership for both Koinonia Christian School Red Deer and Emmaus Learning Community. This role requires a mission-driven leader who can effectively oversee two unique educational environments while building a unified culture centered on student growth, staff development, and Christian formation.

The successful candidate will lead with wisdom, humility, and clarity while ensuring both schools operate in alignment with Alberta Education requirements, the school authority’s mission, and the  Alberta Education Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) .

Key Responsibilities
Spiritual Leadership

Model a vibrant and authentic Christian faith consistent with the school’s statement of faith

Demonstrate a clear Christian testimony and active involvement in a local evangelical church

Foster a Christ-centered school culture where faith is integrated into learning, relationships, and decision-making

Support discipleship initiatives for students, staff, and families

Lead chapel programming and spiritual formation efforts across both schools

Instructional Leadership

Lead teaching and learning excellence aligned with Alberta curriculum requirements

Ensure compliance with the  Alberta Education Leadership Quality Standard (LQS)  and support teacher growth aligned with the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS)

Oversee instructional supervision, classroom observations, staff evaluations, and professional growth plans

Use student achievement and wellness data to improve outcomes

Support differentiated instruction and specialized learning strategies within Emmaus Learning Community

Special Education Leadership

Provide oversight for individualized programming, inclusion strategies, and specialized supports within Emmaus

Ensure DSEPS compliance requirements are met

Collaborate with families, specialists, and staff to support students with complex learning needs

Oversee documentation, funding requirements, and accountability processes related to specialized programming

Operational Leadership

Oversee daily school operations, staffing, scheduling, and student discipline

Support enrollment growth and family retention initiatives

Collaborate with the Executive Principal and leadership team on strategic initiatives

Ensure effective communication with parents, students, and staff

Maintain compliance with Alberta Education policies, safety requirements, and independent school regulations

Community Leadership

Build strong partnerships with parents, churches, donors, and community stakeholders

Represent the schools professionally within the broader Christian education community

Help advance long-term organizational vision and growth initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

Active Alberta teaching certification (or eligibility for certification)

Leadership Certification

Minimum  5 years of successful school leadership experience

Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing school operations

Strong understanding of Alberta curriculum and educational…