Immanuel Christian Secondary School serves approximately 350 students from grade 6 to grade 12 offering an Alternative Program in accordance with the Alberta Education Act within Lethbridge School Division. Our school is operated through a partnership between the Society for Christian Education in Southern Alberta and the Lethbridge Division School Board.

Lethbridge School Division invites applications for the position of Principal, seeking innovative, open-minded leaders who approach life as a learner and inspire others to do the same. The ideal candidate will nurture a learning community, drive academic success by fostering excellence and innovation in teaching, and champion diversity, and inclusion to create an environment where every student feels valued and empowered. Our leaders prioritize building strong relationships, promote well-being, and embody the belief that everyone has the capacity to learn and grow. The successful candidate will be committed to continuous improvement and professional growth, and, with vision, compassion and purpose lead a vibrant and thriving school community.

Position is anticipated to commence on August 24, 2026.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an exceptional leader with a broad worldview, supporting and appreciating different viewpoints;
• Be committed to engaging and collaborating with the school community, understanding community and cultural contexts;
• Have an unwavering commitment to students and be able to demonstrate the belief that all students are capable learners;
• Have a strong understanding of the components of successful collaboration to support the work of teachers;
• Demonstrate the ability to learn along with all staff, students, families and community stakeholders to further the learning priorities of the school;
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of innovative pedagogy and leading learning, including inquiry-based learning, comprehensive literacy and numeracy instruction;
• Have a commitment to inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all students;
• Have a solid understanding of and commitment to Indigenous ways of knowing;
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal professional growth and reflection with a learner mindset;
• Have a deep understanding of the nature of learning, and how to strategically and successfully lead a learning community.

Requirements 

• Applicants must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate, a Leadership Quality Standard Certificate and they will possess or be near completion of a Masters Degree in Education.
• Exemplary teaching and administrative experience is necessary.
• Applicants are required to submit a philosophy of Christian Education as part of their application.
• Applicants must provide one reference from a faith based organization.

Application Information

• Applications must include the following;
• Cover letter directed to Robbie Charlebois, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources;
• Minimum 3 professional references;
• 1 reference from a faith based organization.

Note, the total number of pages for the application package (Cover letter, resume and references) cannot exceed 5 pages.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Inquiries about the Immanuel Christian Secondary School Principal position can be directed to Robbie Charlebois at robbie.charlebois@lethsd.ab.ca or 403-380-5297.

Applications must be made on the Lethbridge School Division website. APPLY HERE