Associate Principal

The Schools

These two Hutterite Colony Schools are filled with fun and gracious individuals. The Teachers and program assistants in each school work closely with the students and their families to teach the Alberta Curriculum alongside respecting Hutterite cultural beliefs.

These two schools run from 9 am to 3:30 pm daily using the calendar timetable of Pembina Hills School Division while observing Hutterite holidays.

Pibroch Colony School is a K-9 school located 13 km north of Westlock, Alberta in the Hutterite Colony of Pibroch. Sunny Bend Colony School is also a K-9 school located 46 km northwest of Westlock, Alberta in the Hutterite Colony of Sunny Bend.

The Position

The Associate Principal for these Colony Schools will be supported by an engaging, dedicated team of professionals and community including school council, school staff, the Superintendent and Senior Administration. This position will be supervised by the Principal of Pembina North Community School.

**Qualifications**:
Permanent Alberta Teacher Certification

Willingness to work collaboratively as a member of a professional learning community

The ability to work effectively with diverse students and parent groups

Strong evidence of instructional leadership

Previous Principal and/or Associate Principal experience is a preference

A Master of Education degree or a plan to pursue their Master of Education degree is preferred

Understanding of or experience in Hutterite teachings and culture is ideal

Experience working with English as a Second Language learners would be an asset

Have a student first focus and a belief that all children can learn and succeed

Have a proven effective teaching and/or lead teacher experience

Be willing to participate in extra-curricular activities

Communicate a clear and focused mission that is shared and inspiring

Establish a climate of high expectations for success

Commit to frequent monitoring of student and staff progress

Be comfortable with timetabling and scheduling

Be able to maintain and create positive home-school relations

Be a “team player” and a contributing member of the Superintendent’s educational team

Be able to motivate and inspire others

Promote and use technology as a teaching tool

Contribute to the school and community

Value and understand the importance of the Board’s Education Plan, School Education Plan, Professional Learning Communities, and Assessment for and of Learning.

For further information, please contact Brett Cooper, Superintendent at 780-674-8525.

There are inherent risks in the work

employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to

be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their

work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown

risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to

cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful

educational setting.

If you require assistance

**PLEASE NOTE**:
Your resume should include a list of

references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or

all references.

Original

Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to

employment.

Original

Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) - issued by Child &
Family Services Authority must be provided

prior to employment.

Verification of Education and relative experience is required.

We thank all

applicants for their interest. Only

those shortlisted will be contacted.