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Job Posting: Principal Christian Heritage SchoolLocation: 2025 26th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7B 3Y2Position Type: Full-Time | Start Date: August 18th, 2025About Christian Heritage SchoolChristian Heritage School is an K-8 independent Christian school committed to academic excellence andspiritual formation. We provide a Christ-centered education that nurtures students academically, socially,and spiritually, preparing them to be thoughtful, faithful contributors to society.We are seeking a dedicated and visionary Principal to lead our school community with a heart forChristian education and a strong foundation in leadership and administration.Position SummaryThe Principal is responsible for the overall spiritual leadership, academic integrity, and operationalmanagement of Christian Heritage School. This role requires a passionate Christian educator who willuphold the schools mission, lead staff and students with grace and authority, and work collaborativelywith the Board, families, and community partners.Key Responsibilities1. Spiritual & Educational Leadership Uphold and promote a Christ-centered atmosphere throughout the school. Provide spiritual guidance to staff and students, including leading or facilitating regulardevotional meetings.2. Student Welfare & Discipline Ensure student health, safety, and well-being in partnership with health, fire, and police services. Oversee student discipline according to the schools policies. Make academic promotion decisions in collaboration with teachers and parents. Maintain comprehensive and accurate student records.3. Staff Supervision & Development Supervise, support, and evaluate teaching staff and support personnel. Provide clear guidance on school procedures, scheduling, and discipline. Promote consistent and high-quality instruction across classrooms. Foster professional development through workshops, conferences, and in-service opportunities. Lead regular staff and devotional meetings and resolve internal staff conflicts constructively.4. Board Relations Report monthly to the Board on school operations, staff concerns, and policy implementation. Participate in Board meetings and serve as a non-voting advisor, except on matters concerningown employment. Advise Board committees and help implement strategic goals and initiatives. Maintain communication with the Board during school holidays and attend approvedconferences with reimbursement.5. School Administration Assign teaching responsibilities and create academic schedules. Oversee school records, files, ordering of supplies, and daily office operations. Manage emergency procedures and substitute teacher assignments. Supervise maintenance issues and report them regularly to the Board.6. Committee Collaboration Support and advise school committees, particularly in staffing and educational development. Make recommendations regarding school policies and facility needs. Work closely with the Hiring Committee on staff recruitment and role assignments.7. Community Engagement Build positive relationships with parents through conferences, open houses, and regularcommunication. Address complaints respectfully and facilitate resolution processes, with the option of Boardappeals. Represent the school to the Department of Education and other local school divisions. Serve as an official representative at meetings with the Manitoba Federation of IndependentSchools.8. Professional Development & Innovation Stay current with educational trends and instructional models. Continuously assess and refine the role of Principal to improve school leadership andeffectiveness. Encourage staff innovation in curriculum development and teaching methodologies.9. Curriculum & Instructional Enhancement Ensure excellence in course instruction and explore new program offerings. Support staff in curriculum advancement and instructional excellence. Maintain high academic standards to prepare students for success beyond the elementary level.Qualifications A committed Christian with a clear testimony of faith and alignment with the schools mission. Bachelors degree in Education or Masters preferred; valid manitoba teaching certificate Minimum of 5 years of teaching and/or school leadership experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead a team with integrity, clarity, and compassion. Proven experience in educational administration, staff development, and school-communityrelations.How to ApplyInterested applicants should submit the following: A cover letter outlining your vision for Christian education and leadership philosophy. A current resume. Contact information for three professional references. A statement of faith.Please send applications to: Deadline: Open until filledJoin us in shaping future generations through Christ-centered education, rooted in faith and delivered inlove!Responsibilities of the Principal1) Fulfill Christian Mandatea) The Principal-Administrator shall seek, in all the responsibilities stated below, to preserveand enrich the distinctive Christian atmosphere and commitment of Christian HeritageSchool.2) Relations with the Studentsa) To attend to the general welfare, health and safety of students and to carry this out inco-operation with the Department of Health, the Fire Department and the PoliceDepartment.b) To enforce order in and near the school according to the discipline plan.c) To be responsible for the promotion or non-promotion of students after consultation withthe teacher(s) and parents.d) To maintain adequate school records.3) Relations with the Staffa) The principal shall be in attendance at the school one week prior to the commencement ofclasses.b) To keep the Board informed on all staff matters as it pertains to their teaching.c) To relay directives from the Board and report to the staff on decisions affecting theinstructional program or any aspect of importance to the staff.d) To present clearly defined schedule and practice procedures at the outset of each schoolyear.e) To supervise carefully the instruction given by the teachers and, where necessary, to offercorrections or assistance.f) To ensure that the staff with the principal follows a consistent manner of instruction anddiscipline.g) To mediate internal conflicts between staff members.h) To monitor parent-staff conferences at staff request.i) To keep open communication with staff members following classroom observations.j) To arrange staff meetings and preside over same. Staff meetings to be held at least once amonth.k) To provide opportunity for weekly devotional meetings.l) To arrange for substitute teachers when required.m) To assure over-all responsibilities for janitor, volunteers and others who perform functionsin the school.4) Relations with the Boarda) To be present at every Board meeting in order to take part in such discussions as they mayrelate directly to the school management; to make recommendations pertaining to same andto present advice on general matters under discussion (except where matters concerningown employment are under consideration).b) To report monthly at the Board meetings on conditions, staff concern and othermanagement aspects of the schools daily operation.c) To be responsible for the implementation of policies adopted by the Board.d) To offer any information of specific issues involving students, staff or parents which theBoard may, from time to time, request.e) To issue yearly, or otherwise requested, recommendations in the area of staff evaluations.f) To serve as an advisor on Board directed committees.g) To act as a liaison person for the school whenever necessary with respect to questions askedat committees or other educational meetings.h) To attend annually an approved Principals Conference and report to the Board any matterscovered at the conference which may be of value in the operation of the school. Allreasonable expenses for registration, travel, lodging and food will be reimbursed by theSociety on presentation of an itemized expense report.i) To keep the Board informed of his/her whereabouts during school holidays.5) General Administrationa) To assign staff individual teaching responsibilities.b) To prepare all necessary schedules (timetables, recess, noon hour supervision).c) To establish and maintain school files.d) To maintain student files.e) To prepare all necessary forms, statistical information, etc.f) To be responsible for all ordering procedures (educational supplies, instructional aids).g) To arrange for special services.h) To establish calendar dates for in-service, holidays, report issues, etc.i) To supervise the secretary and all office procedures.j) To answer school mail.k) To establish snow-day procedures and emergency substitution personnel assignment forabsent staff members.l) To report regularly to the Board any maintenance and repair concerns.6) Relations with Committeesa) When asked, should be willing to assist any Committee in formulating a recommendation;advise and discuss matters as it relates to the mandate of the Committee.b) Work with the Hiring Committee in staffing the school with qualified Christian teachers.c) Reporting to the Hiring Committee assign duties and responsibilities to all employedteaching personnel.d) Working toward improving the educational structure of the school.e) Make recommendations to the Board (having conferred with the staff) on matters which aredirectly related to the educative policies of the school.f) Inform the Building and Grounds Committee on any matters as they relate to the facilities.7) Relations with the Communitya) To arrange Parent-Teacher conferences, Open Houses, etc.b) To accommodate visiting parents or community representatives without causing disruptionto the school.c) To communicate openly with parents on matters concerning student progress or behaviourwith co-operation of the staff.d) To attempt to the best of his/her ability to accommodate complaints or issues raised byparents or others concerned against teachers, or against the instruction given in the school.Complainants shall have the right to appeal from the decision of the Principal to the Board.e) To represent the school (as far as he/she is able to on his/her own) with the Department ofEducation and try to maintain a healthy liaison with them.f) To communicate with the Brandon School Division.g) To be available to offer information of student records to schools receiving former studentsor specialist personnel assisting the instructor in diagnosis or treatment of the students.h) To be available when possible to speak on topics related to instructional or other areas ofeducation for the information or discussion sponsored by official delegations of the Board orSociety membership.i) To act as one of the official representatives of Christian Heritage School at meetings of theManitoba Federation of Independent Schools.8) Professional Developmenta) To explore, through conferences, courses and observation the on-going dynamics of thisposition with education today.b) To keep abreast with a variety of school instructional models and current trends ineducation, making application to Christian Heritage School where deemed suitable and tothe best interest of increasing the quality of education at the school.c) To continually re-evaluate the scope of the position and seek where possible to bring aboutconditions which increase the effectiveness of Principals role.9) Re-Instructional Developments:a) To provide a fresh source of information and enthusiasm for developing innovative teachingmethods within the school.b) To constantly improve and maintain a high standard of excellence with course instructionand future development of additional course options which positively augment the currentcurriculum and courses of instruction.c) To maintain a high quality of education at the school to enable the graduate to competesuccessfully at the school of his/her choice upon leaving Christian Heritage School.d) To seek to increase the professional awareness and development of each member of the staffthrough staff information on conferences, courses and promoting in-service at the school.e) To review and have at his/her disposal information on new and innovative materials for thestaff.Apply for this positionFull Name *Email *Phone *Upload CV/Resume * Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docxBy using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. * #J-18808-Ljbffr