Probationary Principal

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

TABER CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL 

1.0 FTE PROBATIONARY PRINCIPAL

Taber Christian High School is a grade 9-12 Christian alternative high school within the Horizon School Division located in the town of Taber, Alberta. Approximately eight professional staff and eight support staff provide service to approximately 150 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 is 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, which 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 perspective

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

Further information may be obtained by contacting Dr. Wilco Tymensen, Superintendent of Schools.

This position commences on August 18, 2025, and concludes on June 30, 2026.

Why Join Team Horizon?

• A division-wide focus on individual, school and division-wide health and wellbeing.
• 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 that values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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