Principal - Elementary School

St. Clement's School; Lillooet; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Principal for George M. Murray Elementary School. This vibrant school community, serving a majority of Indigenous students, requires a leader committed to fostering instructional excellence and promoting student achievement. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in educational leadership, a deep understanding of Indigenous teaching principles, and the ability to build strong relationships within the community. Join this forward-thinking school district and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families in Lillooet.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to fostering instructional excellence and supervision of learning.
• Knowledge of First Peoples Principles of Learning for Indigenous success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a safe and inclusive school culture.
• Implement the District's Strategic Plan and Action Plan for Learning.

Skills

Instructional Leadership

Evidence-based Teaching Strategies

Indigenous Community Engagement

Assessment for Learning

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Experiential Learning

Education

BC Professional Teaching Certificate

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Our Goals: Success Reconciliation Team Communication Sustainability

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

George M. Murray Elementary School Lillooet, British Columbia

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) is seeking an outstanding educational leader for the position of Principal at George M. Murray Elementary School in Lillooet, British Columbia. The school lies on the unceded traditional territory of the St'át'imc peoples. George M. Murray Elementary School (GMMES) is a vibrant Kindergarten to Grade 7 school community serving families from T'it'q'et, Xwisten, Xaxl'ip, Ts'kw'aylaxw, Sekw'el'was, and the District of Lillooet. 90% of its students have indigenous ancestry. GMMES' passionate staff work collaboratively with each other and the local communities to meet the learning needs of each of its approximately 90 students. Lillooet is an inviting community, and is within easy driving distance of Kamloops, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver.

The candidate we seek will have a professional profile that includes:

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering instructional excellence, and substantial experience in instructional leadership and supervision of learning.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based teaching and learning strategies in school improvement, student achievement and staff development to support students and staff in reaching their full potential.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the First Peoples Principles of Learning and strong commitment to improving school success for Indigenous students, including by building positive relationships with parents, caregivers and families in the school and community.
• Successful experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, truth and reconciliation and a safe and caring school culture as you implement the District's Strategic Plan and the school's Action Plan for Learning.
• A strong working knowledge of assessment for, of and as learning, and experience using assessment data to drive accountability, inform decisions and improve equity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage student conduct and go beyond academics to support student belonging, well-being and voice.
• Effective time and task management and well-developed organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen, value input, communicate openly and transparently, problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Experience leading and supporting experiential, on-the-land learning.
• Experience gained through work in a variety of roles, schools and communities where your leadership practices and philosophy demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation for diversity.
• Experience with non-educational responsibilities such as budgeting, procurement, student records maintenance, and scheduling.
• BC Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Master's Degree in a related field, or working toward completion of.

Our Goals: Success Reconciliation Team Communication Sustainability

Your application must include a cover letter and comprehensive resume with three professional references and their contact information.

The salary range for this position is $148,816 – 157,240. Gold Trail School District offers a competitive benefits and pension package.

This position commences August 1, 2025

Applications will be accepted until May 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Please email your application with subject title GMMES Principal to:

DARCY MARTIN

District Principal of Human Resources

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) Ashcroft, British Columbia [e-mail]

The Gold Trail School District gives preference in hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications over other applicants until such time as the percentage of staff of Indigenous ancestry in the School District is equal to the percentage of students of Indigenous ancestry in the School District.

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail)

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

PO Box 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Website:www.sd74.bc.ca