Principal

School District 74 Gold Trail; Lytton; On-site; CAD 161,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (Gold Trail) seeks a Principal for Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School in Lytton, BC. The successful candidate will lead a K-12 program (78 students, majority Indigenous) and embed Indigenous knowledge into the curriculum.

Strong collaboration with Nations, families, and communities is essential. The role requires BC Teaching Certificate and a Master’s degree (or studying toward one). The successful applicant will start immediately and lead inclusive, place-based learning with a

Qualifications

• Must hold BC Teaching Certificate and master’s degree or be pursuing one.
• Proven leadership in elementary school programming and curriculum.
• Strong communication with parents, Nations, and communities.
• Experience with Indigenous communities and integration of Indigenous knowledge into curriculum.
• Knowledge of Local Education Agreements and improving Indigenous student outcomes.
• Experience leading innovative student achievement initiatives.
• Experience with experiential, place-based and inquiry learning.
• Ability to supervise learning and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead elementary school programs and curriculum development.
• Collaborate with students, staff, families, Nations and community organizations to raise student achievement.
• Foster positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and communities through effective communication.
• Embed Indigenous knowledge and local Indigenous culture into curriculum.
• Promote experiential, place-based and inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Provide supervision for learning and maintain a welcoming school environment.
• Lead anti-racism initiatives to create a safe, inclusive school community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Indigenous communities

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Anti-racism framework

Extra-curricular opportunities

Place-based learning

Supervision for learning

Education

BC Professional Teaching Certificate

Master's Degree (or in progress)

Job description

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (Gold Trail) LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Principal – Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School (Lytton, BC)

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) invites applications for the position of Principal at Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School. The school is a kindergarten to grade 12 school, enrolling approximately 78 students, of which 92% are of Indigenous ancestry. The staff is committed to working together to meet the needs of our diverse learners through the school’s Action Plan for Learning.

The successful applicant must have a basic understanding of First Nations culture, language and traditions in the school setting and ensure that Indigenous knowledge is valued and embedded into the curriculum. The successful applicant must have a proven record of fostering positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and communities through effective communication and relationship building.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic educator who has the following knowledge/skills:

• Leadership experience with elementary school programs and curriculum.
• Highly successful experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Exceptional ability in working collaboratively with students, staff, parents, Nations, and community organizations to enhance student achievement.
• Familiarity with and understanding of local Indigenous culture and commitment to integrate it into the curriculum or commitment to learning about the local Indigenous culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of Local Education Agreements and commitment to improving school success for Indigenous students.
• Successful leadership of innovative student achievement initiatives.
• Evidence of exemplary teaching experiences.
• Experience leading and supporting experiential, place-based and inquiry learning.
• Skill in all aspects of supervision for and of learning.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience establishing a welcoming learning environment that creates a sense of belonging for all students.
• Adept at implementing an anti-racism framework to provide a safe and caring school environment
• Understand the importance of extra-curricular opportunities for students to foster a sense of belonging
• BC Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Master's Degree or working toward completion.

The Successful Applicant Needs To Demonstrate The Following Qualities:

• Cultural humility; seek to understand the local ways of knowing and being.
• Produce a positive school climate by empowering others through shared decision making and supporting teaching and support staff.
• Provide effective communication to parents/caregivers and Nations in a timely, supportive manner to improve outcomes for students.
• Able to develop and build strong relationships with students, parents, caregivers and Nations.
• Be approachable, visible in school and community, a problem-solver and flexible.
• Establish and maintain clear expectations and be fair but firm.

This position is to start immediately.

The salary range is $161,171 to $169, 806 and School District No. 74 - Gold Trail offers a competitive benefits and pension package.

Requirements

• BC Professional Teaching Certificate
• Master's Degree (or currently enrolled in a graduate degree in a relevant field)
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience
• School and District leadership experience
• Complete resume with 3 professional references (including supervisor)

Gold Trail respectfully acknowledges that the land on which we gather is the unceded and traditional territory of the Nlaka'pamux, St'at'imc and Secwépemc First Peoples.

PO Box 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

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