Private School Principal

Kitchener Waterloo Bilingual School (KWBS) has a unique opportunity for a bilingual Principal to lead this well established private school. If you’re looking for a role which will take a great school to the next level, this is the role for you.

The KWBS is a not-for-profit entity with an enrollment of 360 students. It is an independent school offering an enriched bilingual education for junior-kindergarten to Grade 8 students. KWBS takes pride in its family-centered school culture.

At the KWBS, we purposefully create an environment to support and challenge every student from early childhood to emerging adolescence. The KWBS community is proud of its history as it continues to guide the current and future path. The KWBS is a pioneer in providing a leading-edge academic experience and we are fundamentally committed to helping students foster good character and social responsibility.

The KWBS is particularly proud of our extremely talented, caring, and dedicated staff who meet the highest professional standard using the best teaching practices to excel in their roles. We surpass Ontario curriculum standards in both English and French demonstrated by the fact that 87% of our students performed above provincial grade level.

Stepping into KWBS, you enter an extraordinary place for children. Imagine a family-like setting where students feel safe, welcome, and valued and where parental/family input is encouraged. This is an everyday reality at the school, where all energy is dedicated to helping students become their best selves.

This role provides an education leader with the
- Opportunity to lead a highly progressive school.
- Freedom to innovate as a leader and educator.
- Ability to lead with less bureaucracy than dealing with a large school board.
- A highly supportive and engaged Board of Directors and parents/families.
- Central Waterloo location

**Compensation**:

- $120,000 to $130,000

**Responsibilities**:

- Reporting to the Board of Directors (BoD’s), the Principal is responsible for the daily operation of the school, assisted by the Vice Principal.
- Provide educational leadership for all programs and instruction of students.
- Demonstrate care for and treat with dignity and respect, the whole school community through thoughtful programs and services for all students and staff creating an inclusive and welcoming culture.
- Maintain a positive learning environment.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders of the school community.
- Ensure that all applicable Ministry of Education policies are implemented.
- Provide overall administrative oversight of all school functions.
- Plan for Professional Development opportunities in concert with the Vice Principal.
- Ensure that the Mission, Vision and Values are consistently reinforced and exemplified by their actions and the actions of staff.

**Accountabilities**:
Educational and Program Leadership
- Maintain educational standards for all courses of study.
- Develop, implement, and monitor in concert with the relevant staff, all Ministry and school programs and services, including Ministry Inspection.
- Provide vision and direction for the Professional Development of Faculty through in-service, facilitated leadership, and support in all school activities.
- Establish and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive culture.

**Human Resources**:
Supervision of Faculty and Staff
- Maintain the Standards of Practice and the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession as outlined by Ontario College of Teachers.
- With the Chairs of the BoD’s Finance and HR committees, review employment standards, policy documents and ethical practices.
- Lead crisis management including consulting legal counsel, HR consultants, mediators, counselors, etc.
- Conduct faculty and staff performance appraisal and goal planning.
- Identify leadership among the staff and develop skills for succession planning.

Staffing and Organization
- Establish a school year calendar and a timetable of classes to facilitate programs, services, and instruction for students.
- Assign teaching and extra-curricular duties to faculty and support staff.

Communication:

- Communicate all major events in the life of the school (ex. HR changes, program plans, etc.).

**Advancement**:

- Integrate philanthropy into recruitment, orientation and meetings.
- Promote fundraising.
- Support advancement leadership and decision-making on advancement projects

**Finance**:

- Alongside the Chairs of the BoD’sFinance and HR committees, develop annual budget and long-term financial.
- Plan, and manage the financial health of the school.

**Required Education and Work Experience**:

- Bachelor of Education (at least 5 years of teaching experience).
- Ontario College of Teachers Certification (or Equivalent) with Intermediate or Senior Qualifications.
- A minimum three years of experience in executive leadership.
- Principal’s Qualifications for Public Education or Private Schoo