Career Opportunities

CCS prepares for each school year by ensuring that the proper personnel are in place. Decisions regarding hiring are typically made in the early spring. Should you be interested in applying for a position at CCS, please keep an eye on this page, or email the school principal for general inquiries.

Principal (Full job advertisement can be found linked at the bottom of this webpage)

We are seeking our next leader who will serve as Principal. CCS is a two campus school with the heritage campus in Hamilton and a second campus in Caledonia which opened its doors in 2020. As a two-campus school, this individual will lead our organization with the support of a leadership team which includes a Site Principal at the Caledonia campus and Vice-Principal at the Hamilton Campus. This is an exciting time in our school’s history as we seek to grow Christian education at both campuses, particularly through the development of our Caledonia campus. 

The ideal candidate will possess a clear vision for Christian education, strong leadership abilities, adept interpersonal skills, be a creative thinker, and have the ability to foster a healthy school culture. The candidate should be dedicated to the values and identity statements of CCS that outline its Reformed Christian approach to education, with a commitment to nurturing and stewarding that vision. Most importantly, the successful candidate needs to have a deep faith and personal relationship with Jesus and as such, will be able to provide spiritual leadership to the entire school community. 

Other key experiences and qualifications for the ideal candidate include:

• A Master’s Degree in Education and/or Christian Leadership (a Master’s degree in progress may be considered)
• The professional designation of an Ontario Certified Teacher and the Christian School Teacher’s Certificate, or equivalents from another jurisdiction
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience (preferably across a variety of grades) and a minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience and staff oversight (preferably with operating in a governance model with a Board of Directors)
• Experience with Responsive Classroom, Project Based Learning and Restorative Practice will be considered assets

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to principalsearch@ccshamilton.ca

1. A cover letter expressing your interest in the position and highlighting relevant experience
2. A current resume
3. A Statement of Faith
4. Philosophy of Christian Education and Leadership, with examples of how these impact your work in Christian Schools.

Other Career Opportunities

West 5th Paraeducator: CCS has an opening for a part time paraeducator.The paraeducator will provide one on one support and care while demonstrating flexibility and the ability to adapt to the needs of the student. The qualifications for this position could include experience with ABA, PSW, and academic programming. If you are interested, please send a resume, statement of faith and a philosophy of Christian education to principal@ccshamilton.ca 

Choir Director at Unity Campus: CCS Unity Campus is looking for a musical individual who has a love for singing, music and children. This position is an hour a week, directing our choir and performing throughout the year at events such as the Christmas Program, Grandparents Day, and Easter. As an interested candidate, please contact principal@ccshamilton.ca for more information.

Guest teachers and guest paraeducators: Both campuses are always seeking to add teachers and paraeducators to our supply list. Please submit an application that includes a cover letter, resume, statement of faith, and a list of references to principal@ccshamilton.ca.