Principal AB

Principal – Koinonia Christian School Red Deer & Emmaus Learning Community

Location: Red Deer, Alberta

Position Type: Full-Time | Leadership

Start Date: August 24, 2026

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 – 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.

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) .

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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…