Chief operating officer Jobs in Chilliwack, BC

Position : Head of School

Employment Type : 1.0 FTE

Start Date - August 17 2026

Salary Range : $122816 - $150 746 (dependent on education / certificate and experience)

Closing Date : Monday March 2nd 2026

Unity Christian School located in the picturesque city of Chilliwack British Columbia is seeking a dedicated and visionary Head of School to begin in the school year. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to lead a thriving K12 Christian school community deeply committed to Christ-centred education academic excellence and the flourishing of every student.

As the chief educational and administrative leader the Head of School will work in close partnership with the Board leadership team staff and families to cultivate a welcoming faith-filled and engaging learning environment. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership during a season of growth including the development of a new Strategic Plan in 2027 as well as guiding the school through a capital campaign and the construction of a new PreK5 campus.

This position is well suited to an experienced educational leader who is passionate about Christian education values relational leadership and is eager to guide a school community through growth with wisdom clarity and vision.

About Unity Christian School :

Unity Christian School is a vibrant Pre-K - 12 Christ-centered learning community serving over 620 students and 275 families in the Eastern Fraser Valley. The mission of Unity Christian School is to nurture our students God-given potential as they humbly serve Gods world.

Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027

2025 Annual Report

UNITE Magazine - Fall 2026

Lifestyle and Recreation in Chilliwack / Eastern Fraser Valley

Chilliwack offers an exceptional quality of life with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and community engagement. Residents enjoy easy access to canoeing kayaking swimming hiking trail walking and boating all set against the stunning backdrop of the Fraser Valley. Unity Christian School is located near Sasquatch Mountain and Manning Park popular destinations for snowshoeing skiing and snowboarding during the winter months. The school also sits at the base of Mount Cheam and is close to Harrison Lake providing year-round opportunities for outdoor adventure and exploration ( Tourism Chilliwack ).

Located just an hours drive from Vancouver Chilliwack offers the best of both worlds : a relaxed rural lifestyle and a strong sense of community while remaining within easy reach of the cultural professional and recreational amenities of a major urban centre.

The city is well-served by a wide range of amenities including recreational centres with swimming pools and ice arenas libraries community centres and the Chilliwack Cultural Centre which hosts performances exhibitions and community events throughout the year.

The Head of School

The Head of School at Unity Christian School serves as the chief executive officer

providing strategic and spiritual leadership to ensure the schools mission vision and values are upheld. The Head of School is responsible for the overall management of the school including educational leadership staff development admissions financial health and collaboration with the board of directors and committees.

You can view the Head of School job description here .

Qualifications :

Be a committed Christian who is able to provide spiritual leadership to staff and students.

Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to build lead and support effective teams.

Hold a valid British Columbia teaching certificate (TRB Certificate of Qualification Professional).

Possess a Masters degree in Educational Leadership (or a related field).

Have a minimum of five years of experience serving as a Head of School or Lead Principal.

Each application should include :

A current cover letter and résumé clearly outlining the candidates professional qualifications leadership experience and suitability for the role of Head of School.

A résumé that includes a minimum of three professional references complete with current telephone numbers and email addresses.

A written Philosophy of Christian School Leadership and Education detailing the candidates educational leadership framework and understanding of Christ-centred education.

A Statement of Faith articulating the candidates Christian beliefs and demonstrating alignment with the mission vision and values of Unity Christian School.

All components of the application package must be compiled and submitted as one complete single document / pdf.

Email your application to :

Arnold Romeyn - Head of the Hiring Committee

Unity Christian School

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 122816 - 150746