Elementary Principal
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Job Title: Elementary Principal
The Burnaby School District is committed to meaningful actions that further Truth and Reconciliation and we are honoured to be doing this work on the unceded and ancestral lands of the hnqminm and skwxw7mesh speaking people. We acknowledge the stewardship of these lands by the xmkym Swxw7mesh and sllwta Nations.
The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The district operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The district supports and provides learning to 25000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students the district is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.
Burnaby is seeking school-based leaders with demonstrated success and experience working in culturally diverse this fundamental leadership role you will work collaboratively with the district management team in aligning school goals with district direction and working towards the Districts Strategic Plan . If you are a person who is absolutely committed to supporting the learner who believes that learning is a lifelong journey who can inspire others and wants to make a difference we are interested in anticipation of future vacancies the Burnaby School District invites applications from those seeking challenging and rewarding leadership opportunities in public education.
Qualifications:
- Possess or enrolled in a masters degree in an area such as Supervision of Instruction Program & Curriculum Development or Administration or a related field.
- Hold a valid B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate.
- Recent successful administrator or teaching experience.
Responsibilities:
- Administrative Management- effectively supervise and support teaching and support staff; oversee the day-to-day operations including communications and human relations in a complex unionized environment; ensure compliance with British Columbia Ministry of Education regulations policies and guidelines.
- Educational Leadership - work as a member of the districts educational leadership team; develop and communicate a clear vision for the schools educational goals and objectives.
- Instructional Leadership - monitor and assess student progress and implement strategies for improvement as necessary.
- Student and Staff Support- provide guidance and support to students staff and parents by addressing academic behavioral and social concerns; foster a safe positive and inclusive school culture that promotes academic excellence social development overall student well-being and a respectful learning and work environment.
- Community Engagement- work cooperatively with parents professionals and community service agencies; act as a liaison between the school and the community promote positive relationships and understanding.
- Cultural leadership - lead guide and embed equity practices and Indigenous perspectives in school goals with the intent to promote diversity inclusion and cultural safety.
- Professional Development- continuous learning and development of current educational trends educational methods and research new teaching methods and the use of technology to enhance instruction; equity diversity inclusion and Reconciliation; support and encourage professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff.
Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate the education experience (work volunteer or lived) and professional development noted in the selection criteria (see below).
In your cover letter and/or resume please include a description of your education experience and professional development as it relates to the selection criteria.
Please ensure that your application includes all the required document noted below. Only those applicants that have a full application will be considered.
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Your cover letter which includes a description of your education experience and professional development as they relate to the selection criteria (see below).
- A comprehensive resume which reflects your education experience and professional development
- A maximum of three current letters of reference; one of which must be from a current supervisor. Referees should comment on the applicants demonstrated abilities as they relate to the selection criteria. References are to be sent to Gisela Morgan via email at directly from the Referee.
- Copies of your certificates (i.e. professional credentials)
The following documentation is not required:
- Evaluations
- Transcripts
- Criminal Record Checks
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- You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted
- Please submit your full application no later than 4:00pm on Sept 16 2025
- Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed between Oct 14 to 21 2025
- We ask that all applications be submitted through Make a Future
What we offer:
We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging collaborative and supportive employer as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement.
Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days providing professional development workshops and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.
Principal and Vice-Principal compensation is determined by BC Public Service Employer Association. The salary range for Elementary Principal is $149095 to $157534 along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension. Further details will be discussed at the time of hire.
Thank you for your interest in the Burnaby School District!
Selection Criteria Principals and Vice Principals Education Qualifications:
- Possess or enrolled in a Masters degree in Supervision of Instruction Program & Curriculum Development or Administration or a related field.
- Hold a valid B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate.
- Recent successful administrator or teaching experience.
Cover letter a description of the applicants education experience and professional development specific to the selection criteria.
Experience Qualifications:
Leadership and Management Experience:
- Successful experience in a leadership role within an educational institution.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team of educators and staff members.
- Demonstrated experience in setting direction and implementing outcomes.
- Ability to make informed and sound decisions aligned with the school/district mission and values.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing effective instructional and assessment practices.
- Strong understanding of curriculum and educational programs.
- Implementation of best practices that result in improving instructional programs and/or student outcomes.
- Effectively influence culture and relationships to support student development engagement and learning.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with school communities (students staff parents and community) to support all learners.
- Ability to understand problems and find suitable solutions.
- Commitment and proven track record of promoting and implementing equity diversity inclusion and reconciliation initiatives within the school program or district community.
Professional Development:
- Commitment to ongoing relevant professional development for oneself and for other staff.
- Continuous professional development related to equity diversity inclusion and Reconciliation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
