Position Description

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of Regent Christian Online Academy

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Regent Christian Online Academy (RCOA) is searching for an entrepreneurial educator and strategic thinker to lead the school as Principal.

The Principal of RCOA plays a pivotal role in the development and execution of the school's mission and vision. This role requires a strong, collaborative partnership with the board of directors to ensure the strategic goals of the school are met, and that alignment with the broader organizational priorities is maintained. The Principal will also be instrumental in the successful transition of RCOA into the Center of Excellence (COE) model, which involves integrating key operational and educational processes with shared services such as finance, HR, marketing, and IT.

The Principal’s responsibilities include:

• Developing and nurturing a distinctively Christian online school, where the culture and core values are maintained, and the mission and vision are implemented in a Christ-like manner.
• Working closely with the board and the Center of Excellence leadership to ensure RCOA’s goals align with the broader strategic objectives of the Society.
• Providing sound management of resources, overseeing both day-to-day operations and the long-term growth strategy for the school.
• Implementing COE practices, streamlining administrative tasks, and collaborating with COE departments to optimize resource management and improve operational efficiency.
• If you are an educator and leader with a passion for business, and are aligned with RCOA’s mission and core values, we would love to hear from you.

OUR STORY

Regent Online Christian Academy is an accredited K-12 online education school based on the vision of Mark and Carolyn Langley. They shared the idea for an online learning school with leaders of Regent Christian Academy in Surrey, and RCOA was established by the Regent Christian Academy Society in May 2005.

At RCOA, we are committed to meeting the needs of home learning families across British Columbia by providing both onsite and home-based as well as virtual learning opportunities. We are intentional about building relationships throughout our communities and strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families.

Our mission is to grow in grace and knowledge as we shine the light of Jesus in all that we do. We believe that every person we serve is unique with immense potential, and we are dedicated to supporting them on their journey to academic and personal success as an act of worship to God.

OUR MISSON

To inspire learning through partnership with families, journeying together to grow in grace and knowledge as we respond to God’s call for our lives.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Academic Excellence: Provide quality individualized learning.
• Building Relationships: Apply Biblical principles in community.
• Christian Worldview: Understand and articulate God’s truth.
• Discipleship: Nurture the development of Christ-like character.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master of Education or post-graduate degree in a related field, preferred.
• Proven experience as a Principal of a Christian school or similar role, preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully working with a board of directors.
• Leadership – leads by example, models professionalism, integrity, critical thinking/decision-making, makes tough decisions when called upon and builds trusting relationships.
• Collaborative Team Building – a proven ability to work collaboratively, and can effectively build and lead healthy and successful teams.
• Strategic Thinking & Execution – a proven ability to analyze an organization’s current situation, identify opportunities, impacts, develop a strategic plan including objectives and initiatives, and successfully execute.
• Interpersonal Skills – has high emotional intelligence, able to build trusting relationships, has strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Educational Innovation – a proven ability to identify and develop, sponsor or support the introduction of new and improved programs, teaching methods, procedures or technologies to advance the school’s purpose.
• Entrepreneurial – must be resilient, confident, innovative, and self-motivated.

Location: Surrey, BC
Application Deadline: open until a suitable candidate is found
Start Date: TBD
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

ABOUT US

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is an executive consulting firm that specializes in working with not-for-profits and for-profit businesses across Canada, assisting them in the placement of senior executives and directors.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. welcomes and encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, and will only make distinctions among interested applicants in accordance with the applicable Human Rights legislation.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. also welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.