Vice Principal
Vice Principal
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Position Summary
Seabird Island is committed to supporting student success and leadership development within a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment. We are dedicated to fostering education that respects and incorporates Indigenous knowledge traditions and ways of being. We are seeking a Vice Principal to support our leadership team in creating an educational setting grounded in excellence cultural safety and student achievement.
Under the direction of the School Principal the Vice Principal will assist in the administration supervision and operation of Lalme Iwesawtexw Community School. This includes implementing the B.C. curriculum supporting teaching staff fostering student success and reinforcing core values such as self-reliance generosity honesty adaptability and respect. The Vice Principal will also play an active role in community events and serve as a role model for staff and students.
What youll do
- Assist in planning and organizing curriculum delivery and educational goals.
- Support school-wide transitions and learning continuity across grade levels.
- Lead and participate in the hiring evaluation mentoring and retention of school staff in accordancewith Seabird Island Human Resource policies.
- Administer and ensure compliance with the BC School Act Independent School Act and relevantschool policies.
- Conduct performance evaluations and goal-setting with staff in cooperation with the Principal.
- Provide classroom instruction as needed and maintain a high standard of teaching competency.
- Guide and support teachers through regular observations mentorship and problem-solving.
- Ensure all educational programs and curriculum are effectively implemented.
- Promote school values and participate actively in community and cultural events including theSeabird Island Annual Festival.
- Encourage student engagement self-motivation and accountability in both academic and life skills programs.
- Maintain strong communication and positive relationships with parents guardians and the widercommunity.
- Oversee use and deliverables related to the MyEducation BC platform (MyED) including report cardreviews and distribution.
- Foster a respectful inclusive school culture that promotes creativity collaboration and student wellbeing.
Other Duties
- Additional responsibilities as needed to support the school community and uphold our shared values.
What youll bring
Qualifications :
- A Bachelors degree in education is required.
- Masters degree in education or related field is considered an asset.
- Must be a certified BC Teacher in good standing with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
- 57 years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience in an independent First Nations orsimilar educational setting.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability to inspire academic excellence and serve as a positive role model for staff and students.
- Demonstrated flexibility creativity and professionalism.
- Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions particularly of St:l peoples or awillingness to learn
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience particularly in relation to leadership. Please include references that can speak to your experience and skills.
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Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students staff members families community as well as resources and assets are protected. All background checks reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
Pre-employment screening
Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity equity and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives experiences and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code preference may be given to applicants of First Nations Mtis or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however we are not able to sponsor visas.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
