Edvance is seeking a Cohort Leader for the Bluewater region.

 All Edvance affiliate school leaders are invited to participate in a regional Leadership Cohort. These Leadership Cohorts are convened by Edvance and led by a recognized and appointed school leader in that region. This is a key Edvance leadership service and a significant component of the relational wellbeing and professional growth of Edvance affiliate school leaders.

Edvance is seeking a school leader within the Bluewater region to become the next Cohort Leader. In this role the Bluewater Cohort Leader will work closely with the Director of Leadership at Edvance to support Christian school leaders in the Bluewater region. They will do so by generously and warmly hosting cohort meetings, mentoring and coaching school leaders as needed, and conveying invitations to join and participate in the Edvance community.

Key annual responsibilities include:

• Working closely with Edvance affiliate school leaders in the Cohort to identify and build leadership capacity.
• Convening four to six regional/school level cohort meetings.
• Writing one article for publication in the Edvance Notice newsletter focused on a theme identified at the annual Cohort Leader August retreat.
• Providing support for Edvance affiliate school leaders within the regional cohort by staying in direct contact with them as needed.
• Providing mentorship to new Edvance affiliate school leaders in the cohort.
• Helping to identify emerging leaders within the cohort region.
• Regularly communicating with Edvance’s Director of Leadership regarding leadership joys, opportunities, and challenges within the regional cohort.
• Welcoming non-affiliate Christian school leaders to participate in regional cohort meetings.
• Participating in at least four Cohort Leader meetings per year hosted by the Director of Leadership, including the Cohort Leader retreat (1-2 days).
• Providing the Director of Leadership with relevant and timely ideas and support in new initiatives.
• Demonstrating commitment to ongoing leadership development by engaging in professional development including, but not limited to, the Global Leadership Summit, educational conferences, professional reading, and Edvance events.
  

Experience and Education:

• Graduate degree (and/or significant professional experience)
• Relevant education degree(s) and certifications, including preference for OCT certification
• 5+ years of elementary or secondary Christian school leadership experience will be considered an asset for this position.
  

Application Process

To reach out with expressions of interest and/or further questions, please contact the Director of Leadership & External Relations at Edvance, Tim Bentum: tim.bentum@edvance.ca. All expressions of interest will be held in confidence. To formally apply, please submit your resume to Tim Bentum. Please include with your resume a brief, one-paragraph statement explaining why you are interested in this position. Successful candidates will be invited into an interview process.

Applications for this position will close on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Remuneration

Remuneration for this position will be discussed with the successful candidate.