Principal

Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.

TABER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1.0 FTE PROBATIONARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Taber Christian School is an Early Learning to grade 8 Christian Alternative School within the Horizon School Division and located in the town of Taber, Alberta. The 21 professional staff and 21 support staff provide service to approximately 373 students from families representing more than 20 church communities.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, student-centered educator possessing the following qualifications: 

• A Master of Education (strongly preferred);
• Successful teaching and leadership experience and demonstrated ability to meet the Leadership Quality Standard;
• A proven record of excellence in areas of fostering effective relationships, student achievement, instructional leadership, leading a learning community, understanding and responding to the larger societal context within a Christian School setting;
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Taber Society for Christian Education who owns and maintains the facility;
• Team-oriented leadership style emphasizing collaborative decision-making;
• Ability to manage school operations and resources, well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and organizational abilities;
  Experience in nurturing and sustaining a culture that supports evidence-informed teaching and learning from a Biblical

When preparing your cover letter, please indicate why you have applied and what makes you the best candidate to lead Taber Christian School.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Dr. Adam Browning, Superintendent of Schools, by email at adam.browning@horizon.ab.ca.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. This position commences with the 2026/27 school year.

Why Join Team Horizon?

• A division-wide focus on individual, school, and division-wide health and well-being.
• Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
• Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed.
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth.
• Competitive compensation and retirement package, including paid time off and flexible, employer-paid health benefits (for eligible employees).
• Work schedules built upon school calendar — respectful of family time and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs.

Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca.