Full-Time (1.0) Vice-Principal

School District #60 (Peace River North); Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

School District #60 is seeking a Vice-Principal for Anne Roberts Young Elementary School, effective August 1st, 2025. The ideal candidate will have extensive teaching experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to improving student success and well-being. This role involves both administrative responsibilities and a teaching assignment, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits plan

Supportive culture of teacher collaboration

Advanced technology facilities and resources

Qualifications

• Five years of successful elementary or secondary teaching experience.
• Experience in supporting extracurricular activities.
• Experience in building an inclusive classroom and school environment.

Responsibilities

• Improve student achievement and well-being.
• Support teaching practices and lead learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with parents and community partners.

Skills

Communication

Team-building

Self-regulation

Judgement and decision making

Commitment to Truth & Reconciliation

Education

BC Teaching Certificate

Master's degree in educational leadership or related area

Job description

We are inviting applications for the position of Vice-Principal at Anne Roberts Young Elementary School effective August 1st, 2025.

We will accept applications until 4 : 30 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025 .

We are looking for an individual with the Personal and Professional Characteristics :

• High level of self-regulation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous student success
• Determined to improve student achievement and well-being (SEL)
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Thoughtful and reflective
• A lead-learner in their role
• Committed to personal and professional development
• Has a sense of humour and likes to have fun
• A team-builder committed to collaboration and inquiry
• A practice of good judgement and decision making

Additionally, we are looking for an individual with the following attributes :

• Five years of successful elementary or secondary teaching experience. This position will involve a teaching assignment (0.5).
• Experience in supporting extracurricular activities - i.e. sports, fine arts, etc.
• Experience in working with parents as educational partners.
• Experience in building an inclusive classroom and school environment.

The Distinct Nature of Teaching and Learning at Anne Roberts Young Elementary School

Anne Roberts Young Elementary School was designed and built to facilitate a distinct learning environment. This process involved visitations to schools around the country, community consultation meetings and several design meetings with a cross-section of staff from around the district. These conversations on learning and learning spaces helped shape the architecture of the school.

Teaching / Learning Approach

Design Features

Teaching

• Co-creative approach to planning and teaching
• Co-planning of lessons / units that incorporate the shared use of each of the spaces in the learning pod and around the school
• Teacher Inquiry-based approach
• Incorporates assessment for learning principles and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Staff collaboration rooms in each learning pod
• A diverse grouping of learning spaces in each learning pod with overhead doors that open to a common learning area
• A variety of multi-use spaces around the school
• Flexible spaces

Learning

Voice and Choice in learning

• Project-based / hands-on learning connected to the community
• Creating expert learners (UDL)
• Leveraging technology for learning
• Integration of indigenous learning principal
• skills / competency based learning

Creativity and Critical Thinking

• Importance of arts integration
• Inquiry-based learning
• Intergenerational learning

Inclusive

• Multiple access and challenge points within the classroom setting
• Connected to the community
• Davinci studios in each learning pod with additional sinks and power outlets
• Learning Lab design in main area of school with access to technology
• Heather Hannaford Music Room - large music hall and multi-use space for arts programming
• Enhanced school gymnasium - with community use
• Small and large presentation areas around the school with flexible spaces
• Before and after school care

Interested applicants are required to supply

• Current Resume
• Three (3) references including current supervisor
• Verification of BC Teaching Certificate
• Verification of Master's degree on educational leadership or a related area

Please address applications to Sharon Schell ([e-mail])

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Compensation

• Salary is dependent on Experience and Education. Current annual salary range is $132,000 - $140,000
• Competitive Benefits plan

For more information please contact :

Dr. Stephen Petrucci, Superintendent / CEO, at [phone] or email [e-mail]

Why School District 60

• Supportive culture of teacher collaboration
• Curriculum and teacher supports
• Advanced technology facilities and resources
• Progressive and growing district
• Innovative educational practices

School District No. 60 (Fort St John)

10112 105 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4