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Administrative Position: Elementary Vice-Principal
Unity Christian School in beautiful Chilliwack, B.C. is seeking an Elementary School Vice-Principal for the 2020 – 2021 school year. Unity Christian is a growing school community in the Upper Fraser Valley with 525 students K – 12. The mission of Unity Christian School is to assist students in developing their God given potential, enabling them to participate in the work of building the Kingdom of God; we are intentional about pursuing our graduate profile for our students.
The Elementary School is home to 14 committed teaching staff members and 220 students in grades K – 5. The Elementary School learning community is one that seeks to engage students in learning activities that foster a love for learning and a curiosity about the world around them. We desire that students are engaged in learning experiences that encourage them to ask questions, investigate and to seek answers, to explore and experience the delights of God’s world. Students are also encouraged to be discerning and to find ways in which they can better serve and support all of God’s people.
Unity Christian School has implemented a digital portfolio to provide continuous and ongoing reporting of student learning. The digital portfolio has allowed parents and students to see growth throughout the school year and it has provided opportunities for students to reflect meaningfully on their learning.
We are looking for a passionate individual with a growth mindset, ready to lead an exciting and progressive teaching team. The Elementary School Vice-Principal is the day-to-day leader of the elementary staff and works collaboratively with the System Principal and the entire administrative leadership team.
The Elementary School Vice-Principal is a 60% administrative position and will include 40% teaching responsibilities, determined in consultation with the applicant.
Each candidate must be:
- a committed Christian
- a BC certified teacher (professional TCB certificate)
- dedicated to Christian education.
Preference will be given to applicants with:
- leadership training
- a master’s degree in Educational Leadership
- administrative experience.
Each application should include:
- a current resume (including at least 3 professional references, with phone numbers)
- your BC Teacher’s Certificate, or equivalent if you’re from out of province
- university transcripts, if available (copies are acceptable)
- your philosophy of Christian education and leadership.
- a statement of faith.
Closing Date: February 3, 2020
Interested? Have questions about this important leadership position? Please contact Matt Van Muyen via email and/or phone.
Email your application to: mvanmuyen@unitychristian.ca
Unity Christian School
Matt Van Muyen – System Principal
50950 Hack Brown Road, Chilliwack, BC, V4Z 1K9
Phone: 604-794-7797
Administrative Position: Director of Learning
Unity Christian School in beautiful Chilliwack, B.C. is seeking a Director of Learning for the 2020 – 2021 school year. Unity Christian is a growing school community in the Upper Fraser Valley with 525 students K – 12. The mission of Unity Christian School is to assist students in developing their God given potential, enabling them to participate in the work of building the Kingdom of God.
Distinctly, we are a K – 12 school that has intentionally adopted cultural practices to build a K – 12 learning community. K – 12, teachers and students, collaborate and support one another on the learning journey. Further, Unity Christian’s educational program is guided by our own graduate profile, which is based around our unique core values: Community, Dedication of all to God, Acceptance and Inclusiveness, Grace, Challenge, and Discernment.
At Unity Christian, we seek to utilize pedagogical approaches that will prepare students to be engaged in the world around them, to be involved with real meaningful work, contributing to the common good in Chilliwack and beyond. We are comfortable with the messiness of learning, promoting peer interaction, collaboration, discovery, and experimentation. We aim to provide a rich and stimulating environment that promotes creativity, inquiry, and critical thinking around clearly articulated learning targets and curricular competencies.
Unity Christian School has implemented a digital portfolio to provide continuous and ongoing reporting of student learning. The digital portfolio has allowed parents and students to see growth throughout the school year and it has provided opportunities for students to reflect meaningfully on their learning.
We are looking for a passionate individual that is able to support and continue to develop the educational program at Unity Christian. Further, we are seeking an individual that has had training or relevant experience in the area of curriculum and instruction. Most importantly, we are seeking a candidate that is able to come alongside K – 12 teachers in a coaching role and assist with instructional growth and professional development.
The Director of Learning is a K – 12 position and is a 40% administrative position. The remaining 60% will be comprised of teaching responsibilities, which will be determined with the applicant.
Each candidate must be:
- a committed Christian
- a BC certified teacher (professional TCB certificate)
- dedicated to Christian education.
Preference will be given to applicants with:
- leadership training
- a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction
- administrative experience.
Each application should include:
- a current resume (including at least 3 professional references, with phone numbers)
- your BC Teacher’s Certificate, or equivalent if you’re from out of province
- university transcripts, if available (copies are acceptable)
- your philosophy of Christian education and leadership.
- a statement of faith.
Closing Date: February 3, 2020
Interested? Have questions about this important leadership position? Please contact Matt Van Muyen via email and/or phone.
Email your application to: mvanmuyen@unitychristian.ca
Unity Christian School
Matt Van Muyen – System Principal
50950 Hack Brown Road, Chilliwack, BC, V4Z 1K9
Phone: 604-794-7797; Cell: 604 992-9300
NON-TEACHING POSITIONS
On-Call/Substitute Bus Driver
Unity Christian is seeking an on-call/substitute bus driver. Candidates need to have a valid class 2 drivers license.
If you are interested in being a substitute bus driver, please submit a resume, driver abstract, and statement of faith to mvanmuyen@unitychristian.ca and cvisser@unitychristian.ca
