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Principal

Kootenay/Okanagan

Yaqan Nukiy School · Creston, B.C.

Job description

Yaqan Nu ? kiy School Principal Position

School Description :

Yaqan Nu ? kiy School is certified and accredited by both the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nations School Association. Operated by and located within the Lower Kootenay Band ( Creston , BC) we have 105 students from pre-school to grade 7 and maintain a special focus on ktunaxa culture and language, outdoor education , and relationship-based learning. Yaqan Nukiy School has a diverse staff of over 20 individuals including: teachers , education assistants , school counselor, vice principal/learning support, and support from contracted speech language pathologists and occupational therapists.

Qualifications :

  • Currently hold a non-expiring, non-restricted BC Teacher Certificate
  • Have a minimum of 2 years of administrative experience

Have specific and relevant experience in educational leadership

Have knowledge and expertise in the current B.C. school curriculum , Independent Schools , and First Nation Schools (FNESC)

  • Experience working within a First Nation Community

Knowledge of Ktunaxa language and culture

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.

We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please apply by sending your cover letter and detailed resume to principal@yaqannukiyschool.org .

About this occupation

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.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • School principals
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through department heads or supervisors, the activities of teachers and support staff
  • Review programs to ensure conformance to school board or provincial standards and develop programs within limits of authority
  • Coordinate teaching activities of the institution by making personnel assignments, determining class size and preparing timetables
  • Organize and maintain procedures for the keeping of records

Usual requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in education is required.
  • A master's degree in education may be required.
  • Several years of experience as a senior teacher or department head are required.
  • A teacher's certificate for the province of employment is required.

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What you’ll need

Hold a non-expiring, non-restricted BC Teacher Certificate. Have a minimum of 2 years of administrative experience. Have specific and relevant experience in educational leadership. Have knowledge of the current BC school curriculum, Independent Schools, and First Nation Schools. Have experience working within a First Nation community. Have knowledge of Ktunaxa language and culture

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