Vice Principal

Lach Klan

Junior Elementary School

Vice-Principal (1.0) is required by Lach Klan

School effective September1, 2026

Lach Klan

School is located in the village of Lax Klan, also known as Kitkatla, on

Dolphin Island, 60 kilometers south of Prince Rupert, BC. The Gitxaala, also

known as Git Lax Moon, people of the saltwater, are among the most ancient

societies on the Northwest Coast. The community has a population of

approximately 400 people. Health and wellness guide a variety of community

initiatives, often including Lach Klan School. Our school includes pre-school

through grade 12 and currently serves 75 students. The area is home to a wide

variety of animal and marine life, numerous islands, and breathtaking views.

This area is abundant with opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Lach Klan

School seeks a full-time Vice-Principal, effective September 1, 2026. Interested

applicants who are members of, or eligible to become members of, the Teacher

Regulation Branch are invited to apply.

• Vice-Principal Responsibilities
• Leadership : Oversee day-to-day operations, establish vision and mission, provide leadership and mentorship
• Curriculum and Administration : Manage scheduling, co-curricular activities, and emergency operations
• Community Engagement : Build relationships with parents, teachers, staff, students, and community members
• Student Support : Assess educational and cultural needs, create individual educational plans, support behavioral needs
• Staff Evaluation : Evaluate staff performance based on various metrics
• Qualifications and Experience
• Education : Minimum Masters degree in education or related field,
• Qualification in primary and secondary education and administration/policy
• BC Teaching Certification
• Experience : At least 8 years of teaching experience, curriculum development, pedagogy, administration
• Demonstrated level of personal, professional, and organizational integrity and skilled in project management
• Skills: cross-cultural communication, leadership, teamwork, and understanding of First Nations culture and history
• Professional Attitude and Conduct
• Cultural Sensitivity : Understanding and empathy towards First Nations culture and values
• Flexibility : Adaptability to new cultures and situations
• Innovation : Willingness to explore new educational approaches
• Interpersonal Skills : Ability to build trust and cooperative relationships
• Benefits
• Health : Extended health benefits, life and disability insurance
• Financial : Pension plan, Freight, Travel, Housing support
• Leave : 3 weeks vacation, personal leave, compassionate care, sick and critical illness leave
• Professional Development : Opportunities for professional growth
• Relocation : Assistance provided
• Recruitment Bonus
• Retention Bonus
• Application Process
• Submission Deadline : Until filled
• Required Documents : Resume, three references, credentials documentation, cover letter
• Contact : or HR@gitxaalanation.com
• Preference : May be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry (BC Human Rights Code, Section 41)

Additional Requirement : Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Screening

This job is classed under School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 40021) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

School principals plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of an elementary or secondary school. They are employed by public and private schools. Administrators of elementary and secondary education plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the academic affairs of a school system. They are employed by school boards.

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