Principal, Education Administration

About the Opportunity

ʔaq̓am is hiring a Principal for the ʔaq̓amnik̓ Elementary School.

The principal will contribute the educational perspective to the development and implementation of the Community Strategic Plan and the Community Education goal: “Achieving excellence through learning, based on individual strengths, passions and potential.”

The principal is responsible for the administration and oversight of the ʔaq̓amnik̓ Elementary School, out‑of‑school programs, and student transportation services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure alignment of curricula, instructional practices, student needs, and assessments among all classrooms to meet guidelines and standards.
• Understand, communicate, and encourage the use of current educational research and practices.
• Ensure community values, culture, language, and concepts are embedded throughout the school, curriculum, and classrooms.
• Liaise with the Director of Education and Learning to ensure community education goals are being met, attending education meetings, chief and council meetings, PAC, education jurisdiction meetings, and other relevant gatherings.
• Manage and provide leadership and mentorship to the school staff and related programming; coordinate with each staff member in developing their individual work plans, the school’s overall plan, and assigning daily activities and tasks, and provide ongoing training and support to teachers and employees.
• Develop and implement programs, processes, and initiatives aimed at achieving the goals set out in the strategic plan, consistently working towards the mission and vision of ʔaq̓am and recognizing achievement of those goals.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent with extensive knowledge of school administration.
• Valid B.C. Teaching Certificate (incorporates criminal record check).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar senior‑level position.
• Proven proficiency in human resource, project, and budget management.
• Experience working in a First Nation environment is an asset.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs is an asset.
• Completion of and possession of valid CPR and First Aid Certificate.

Salary range: $82,. Includes a favorable benefits package and pension plan.

Preference will be given to candidates of Ktunaxa or other Indigenous ancestry. Applicants are encouraged to self‑identify.