Principal

Company operating name: Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy

Business address: 8580 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2V4

Employer contact: Zahra Kazemi, Member of the School Board, (604) 404-7922, hr@azia.ca, 8580 Number 5 Road, Richmond BC V6Y 2V4

Position: Principal

Location: Richmond, British Columbia Terms of employment: Full-time, permanent Hours: 40 hours per week

Language of work: English

Salary: $145,000 per year, compensation is reviewed annually, with consideration given to the Richmond School District salary grid.

Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits, RRSP, wellness program, paid training, free parking, health spending account, and on-site daycare.

Number of job vacancies: 1

Job start date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Principal to provide educational leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of our school.

Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy (AZIA) is a Group 1 independent school in Richmond, British Columbia, serving students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7. The school provides a strong academic program in line with BC curriculum within a faith-based learning environment grounded in Islamic values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operations of the school and its facilities
• Oversee the school's budgets in collaboration with the School Board Treasurer
• Ensure compliance with B.C. Ministry of Education regulations and standards
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain faculty and staff
• Implement best practices in education, curriculum, and assessment to support student engagement and learning

• Ensure student well-being and safety, address student concerns, and support students with diverse learning needs
• Develop an annual School Plan aligned with the school's strategic objectives and other priorities identified in collaboration with the School Board and staff
• Oversee internal and external communications, including with parents
• Build relationships with neighbouring schools, local school districts, and associate secondary schools to support successful student transitions and community integration
• Encourage parent participation in events and support for school goals through the Parent Volunteer Group
• Design and implement fundraising and volunteer strategies, programs, and events
• Work closely with the School's Islamic Studies Director to cultivate an environment that promotes Islamic values and thinking among students
• Foster an environment of instructional excellence grounded in Islamic values and thinking
• Serve as the educational leader of the school by providing guidance and direction for academic and co-curricular programs governed by Islamic values and practices.

Job Requirements:

• BC Teaching Certificate is required
• A bachelor's degree is required
• Previous experience working at an independent school or private school
• 10 or more years of experience in a teaching role in an elementary or secondary school setting
• 3 or more years of experience in a school leadership role, such as department head, instructional leader, vice-principal, principal, or equivalent administrative role
• Demonstrated success with developing, implementing, and managing strategy, policy, finances & budgets, and human resource processes such as hiring and evaluating staff
• Demonstrated success in staff supervision, teacher evaluation, curriculum leadership, and school operations
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with parents, staff, Board members, and community stakeholders
• Strong understanding of Islamic beliefs, values, and practices
• Committed to nurture a strong Islamic identity and be a role model for both students and staff

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to hr@azia.ca.