Principal Spruceland Community School of the Arts No. 57-Prince George

School District 57 (Prince George); Prince George; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 57 (Prince George) invites applications for the Principal position at Spruceland Community School of the Arts. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree, a valid TRB Certificate, and a proven record in educational leadership, emphasizing inclusivity and student success. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years teaching and/or administrative experience required.
• Successful portfolio of experiences in various school settings.
• Experience leading learning initiatives at school or district level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a student-centered learning culture.
• Implement educational leadership aligned with the district’s strategic plan.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration within diverse communities.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Organizational ability

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Education

Master's Degree in Education

B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate

Job description

School District No. 57 (Prince George)

Principal

School District No. 57 (Prince George) invites applications for the positions of school-based Principal:

Located in British Columbia’s interior region, School District No. 57, , serves approximately 13,000 students in the communities and surrounding areas of Prince George, Mackenzie, McBride and Valemount. Opportunities are as vast as the surrounding beauty. The region enjoys stunning geography, affordable housing, outstanding recreational facilities, a vibrant arts scene, complete range of urban services, including a regional teaching hospital and an international airport. Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 23°C to -13°C. Prince George is a multi-cultural city and a post-secondary educational destination with the University of Northern British Columbia and the College of New Caledonia located within the city.

School District No. 57 (Prince George) acknowledges that it is situated on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh people in Prince George and McBride, the McLeod Lake Indian Band in the Mackenzie region, as well as the Simpcw First Nation in Valemount.

School District No. 57 offers regular English programming, Kindergarten to Grade 12, as well as French Immersion, Aboriginal, Montessori and Traditional choice school options. The Centre for Learning Alternatives further supports student achievement.

Spruceland Community School of the Arts is centrally located in the Spruceland area of Prince George, which is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Lheidli T'enneh. With approximately 275 learners, Spruceland is a vibrant and inclusive multicultural public school wherein we want all students to find success, meaning, and joy in their learning. Notably, we are Prince George's first ever arts school! Our objective is to foster the growth of all students intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially by means of education through the arts. Spruceland Community School of the Arts was established in 2023.

There are three foundational pillars to our choice program at Spruceland Community School of the Arts:

• Our students spend time every week participating in Creative Movement, Drama, Visual Arts, and Music
• We regularly host Artists-in-residence (established artists) who offer arts instruction, skill development, and other creative opportunities
• We are moving towards full arts integration, whereby our learners will demonstrate their understanding and competencies in other subjects through the arts
  
  

In addition to the aforementioned, we also offer a robust literacy program, as well as many extra curricular opportunities through our Community Schools Coordinator and other devoted staff. Our school has a rich history of strong community engagement and participation; annually, our wonderful PAC and staff host many exciting family events.

As we continue to develop our new identity, we are proud of what we have accomplished thus far and are enthusiastic about continuing on this arts journey. Spruceland is a joyous and creative place to be!

Successful candidates will be collaborative educators who possess exemplary interpersonal skills, a record of improving measurable student success, and a strong work ethic. Cultural competency in the area of Aboriginal Education is required as is the ability to lead inclusivity throughout the school community.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate must possess the following professional and personal skills and abilities:

• Implements and supports the Calls to Action, and exhibits commitment to the lens of Truth and Reconciliation to Public Education in BC.
• Models exceptional organizational ability and commitment to educational leadership and creating an inspiring learning environment.
• Excels in a dynamic, face paced environment, as an innovative and creative forward thinking educational leader.
• Sets the school’s vision ensuring it is in alignment with the district’s strategic plan.
• Inspires learning in a student-centered culture embracing equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.
• Builds positive relationships and connections with staff, students, parents, rights holders and educational partners.
• Demonstrates a commitment to public education and the ability to lead diverse communities of learners, employees and all educational partners.
• Exhibits a passion for supporting the successes of all learners in diverse and inclusive environments.
• Provides leadership and proven knowledge of current curriculum, instruction and assessment strategies.
• Fosters strong communication including interpersonal relations, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  
  

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree or evidence of current enrolment in a post-graduate study leading to a Master’s Degree in an appropriate educational field. Candidates must have a valid B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) Certificate and minimum of 5 years teaching and/or administrative experience. Candidates must have a successful portfolio of experiences gained through working in a variety of schools and have demonstrated experience leading learning initiatives at a school or at the district level.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a resume and supporting documents along with a statement of educational philosophy and three supervisory references to by June 6, 2025 at 8:00 am.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.