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, 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

This job is classed under School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 40021) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

School principals plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of an elementary or secondary school. They are employed by public and private schools. Administrators of elementary and secondary education plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the academic affairs of a school system. They are employed by school boards.

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