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Principal/Teacher

Gitksan/Wet’suwet’en

Gitwangak Education Society · Kitwanga, B.C.

Job description

Wilp Si Wilaxsinsxwhl Simgigyet (Chiefs House of Learning), Gitwangak

The Principal/Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day management, administration, leadership, and supervision of Wilp Si Wilaxsinxswhl Simgigyet. The Principal/Teacher ensures the effective integration of Gitxsan culture, history and language into the education curriculum.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Education (Administrative Leadership)

Bachelor of Education Degree

Teaching Experience – minimum of 5 years, preferably in a First Nations School

In-depth knowledge of the BC Education curriculum

Administrative Experience- minimum of 2 years

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Experience with budgets

Conflict Resolution and Management

Clear Criminal Record Check working with vulnerable populations

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRINCIPAL/TEACHER :

· Coordinates with key stakeholders to develop the strategic and operational planning of the School Programs and activities;

· Facilitates and ensures the personal and professional development of school staff;

· Manages and supervises the daily operations of Wilp Si Wilaxsinxswhl Simgigyet activities, programs, staff and students;

· Designs and implements a Community Relations program, providing ongoing information regarding school activities, achievements, needs and direction to the Community;

· Plans, implements and monitors a K-7 program and curriculum, ensuring integration of Gitksen First Nation’s Culture, History and Language;

· Coordinates regular testing and assessment of students, making provisions for students requiring special needs services as required and ensures instructional staff are trained in current recognition and assessment techniques;

Deadline for Application: JULY 31, 2026

Wage: starting at $90,000 and is dependent upon experience

Start Date: August 24, 2026

Complete application package includes: a resume, a cover letter, 3 recent work references, and copies of degree or certificates.

Lillian Gogag, Executive Director, P.O. Box 280, Kitwanga, BC V0J 2A0

executivedirector@gitwangakeduca tion.ca

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What you’ll do

Manage the day-to-day administration, leadership and supervision of the school. Coordinate strategic and operational planning for school programs and activities. Facilitate the personal and professional development of school staff. Manage and supervise daily school activities, programs, staff and students. Design and implement a community relations program. Plan, implement and monitor a K-7 program and curriculum. Integrate Gitxsan First Nation culture, history and language into the curriculum. Coordinate student testing and assessment. Arrange services for students requiring special needs support. Ensure instructional staff are trained in recognition and assessment techniques

What you’ll need

Master of Education in Administrative Leadership. Bachelor of Education degree. Minimum 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a First Nations school. Minimum 2 years of administrative experience. In-depth knowledge of the British Columbia Education curriculum. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with budgets. Conflict resolution and management skills. Clear criminal record check for work with vulnerable populations

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