Kingston Christian School: Principal Job Posting

Kingston Christian School seeks an enthusiastic, faith-filled principal. KCS is blessed with a growing preschool plus full-time JK/SK to Gr. 8 student body of 142, a dedicated, long-term caring staff of 12 and a very strong community feel amongst its families. Our school is a living, breathing example of the Body of Christ as our families and staff represents 19 churches in the Kingston, ON area. KCS has a vibrant Visual Arts, Music and Drama program.

Our new principal will be able to quickly understand the pulse of KCS and provide leadership that fits our organizational culture. S/he will:

• Have a sincere faith relationship with Jesus Christ and actively participate in a home church
• Have a strong biblical worldview in education and a vision for creatively leading Kingston Christian School
• Understand the increasingly rigorous educational requirements established by the Ministry of Education and be able to give guidance to the professional development of our staff in the most current curricular and pedagogical expectations and best practices
• Be an astute administrator, decision- maker and communicator who is able to build cohesion in a diverse Christian school community including staff, students, parents, board members, supporters and volunteers
• Be a collaborative mentor for staff who affirms, motivates and challenges
• Cultivate existing leadership strengths, abilities and aspirations of the KCS staff
• Have previous experience shaping policies and procedures relevant to the effective administration of a school and report, consult and advise the board on these and other relevant matters
• Celebrate the opportunity to work in and nurture a healthy Christian community that fosters the full potential of students to grow spiritually and academically
• Love promoting Christian education and KCS to potential new families and supporters

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of teaching experience in a variety of elementary grades (preferably in a Christian School) required
• Bachelors degree and valid teaching certificate required
• Principal certification preferred (or willingness to complete the process)

This is a definite, full-time administrative position with 30% teaching responsibilities for a three-year initial term, reviewed annually.

Please send a complete resume - highlighting relevant leadership, administrative and educational experience - plus a statement of faith, philosophy of education and, vision for leadership by November 30th to KCSPrincipalSearch@gmail.com. Confidential inquiries can be directed to one of the Principal Search Committee Co-Chairs (Chris Doering and Louise Luchuk) at this email address.