Principal

PRINCIPAL

Al-Amal Academy, Calgary, AB

Competition #PLSD-2104

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to take on the role of Principal at Al-Amal Academy in Calgary, Alberta. As Principal, you would oversee the day to day operations of the school in delivering the Alberta curriculum to Grades K-9, supporting the Islamic value based culture.

This is a full time probationary administrative position combined with a teaching component. An administrative allowance will compensate the administration responsibilities. This position is available the first day of the 2025-2026 school year.

Applicants must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A Master's degree, or working towards completion of;

• Leadership Quality Standard certification (Principals) and/or working towards one;

• Previous administrative experience at the principal level is preferred;

• Strong interpersonal, team building, staff development, and leadership skills to provide a balanced advocacy for teachers, students, and parents;

• Ability to collaborate with Senior Administration, Central Office staff, parents, and community to provide leadership within the expectations and priorities articulated in Board policy and as identified by the community;

• Organizational and administrative skills in working with budgets and data to support goals and priorities as set by administration;

• Ability to motivate and inspire staff and students to high levels of achievement;

• Ability to ensure and influence quality instruction and learning in all classrooms;

• Ability to establish and maintain a respectful, orderly, and purposeful school environment;

• Ability to lead with integrity with commitment to the community.

Al-Amal Academy is located in North West Calgary and provides an Islamic learning environment that offers an accredited program of studies compliant with the Alberta curriculum. Al-Amal Academy is a K-9 school that offers a wide variety of learning opportunities including regular classroom studies as well as foreign language, computer science and sports groups. Please visit the school website at al-amalacademy.com for more detailed information.

Please send cover letter, resume, University transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references .

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate and will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLSD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on application.