The Board of Directors is now accepting applications for the position of
Superintendent of Schools/ Chief Executive Officer
New Humble Community School Association
New Humble Community School (NHCS) is a K-6 public charter school working to expand to include junior and senior high school grades. NHCS is operating in its third year under the direction of the New Humble Community School Association (NHCSA).
NHCS offers a unique learning experience using agriculture, environment & stewardship as instruments for experiential hands-on learning. Fostering the growth of each individual student through innovative academics, stewardship and agriculture literacy. NHCS consists of 128 students NHCS is located at 48469 Alberta-795 (8 minutes south of Calmar on highway 795).
The Superintendent functions as Chief Executive Officer of the New Humble Community School Association providing strategic advice and assistance to the Board of Directors and as Chief Educational Officer to the school providing leadership to the management team. Given the significance of this position to the ongoing success of the organization, the following Superintendent practices are required:
Required Superintendent Practices and Responsibilities:
Charter School Goals
Will need to be completely conversant and supportive of the Charter mandates that were accepted by Alberta Education with a willingness and keen interest in pioneering educational innovation, research and program development relevant to the Associations Charter.
Will be expected to oversee the successful implementation of all Charter goals within the school’s instructional programming.
The ability to clearly articulate the Charter benefits, principles and supporting research to stakeholders.
Community and School Presence
Will represent and promote the NHCSA Charter goals at most provincial, community and school events associated with NHCS and/or The Association of Alberta Public Charter Schools.
A high regard for collaboration as a means of maintaining a climate of innovation and creative problem solving which serves as a foundation of the school community. This requires a genuine willingness to adopt a culture which values its shared sense of community, including the Board of Directors, administration, staff, parents, students and community citizens and associate not-for-profit groups.
Charter School Expansion
Will support the Board’s and community’s aspirations of eventually expanding the grade structures in NHCS to include secondary education within the NHCSA that will include grades 7-12.
School Authority Operations and Resources
A diligent and meticulous commitment to fulfill the requirements of Alberta Education and the Minister in a timely fashion.
A history of effective communication, interpersonal, analytical, organizational and leadership skills as well as sound and strategic skills of financial management, as an educational leader.
Responsibilities
Continuous improvement of the school’s performance.
Student Welfare
Personnel Management
Policy and Administrative Procedures
Research and Innovation
Strategic Planning and Reporting
Organizational Management
Community Relations
Recruitment, assignment and retention of creative and inspired educational leadership.
Transparent, sound fiscal administration.
Buildings and Maintenance
Student Transportation
Oversight of capital projects.
Engagement with Alberta Education
NHCSA offers a competitive compensation package within the limits set by the Superintendent of Schools Regulation.
Candidates who have their Alberta Superintendent certification, or who can qualify for permanent certification within a 3-year period, and who either have an agricultural background, or interest in agriculture, are invited to apply.
Interested applicants should submit electronic letter of intent and current resume, with names of at least three professional references to the Board Director, Kelsey Huber at: kelsey.huber@newhumbleschool.ca
The search will continue until an excellent candidate is found and has accepted the position, however applications received on or before Friday, December 1, 2023, at 4:30pm, will receive primary consideration. By applying for this position candidates are agreeing to provide professional learning references who may be called in the short-listing process. Only candidates that are short-listed can expect to be contacted by the Selection Committee (Board) or its representative. The successful candidate must provide a current Criminal Record Information Disclosure and a current Child Welfare Record Check prior to appointment.
For more information on NHCS please visit our website: http://www.newhumbleschool.ca/
Candidates wishing to have more information can contact Kelsey at (780) 985-3211.
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