Principal – Valemount Elementary School

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Principal – Valemount Elementary School

We respectfully acknowledge School District 57, resides on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli Tenneh First Nations, McLeod Lake Indian Band and the Simpcw First Nation. It is our honour to walk alongside our indigenous communities in the education of our students.

Located in British Columbias interior region, School District No. 57, serves approximately 13,000 students in the communities and surrounding areas of Prince George, Mackenzie, McBride and Valemount . The region enjoys stunning geography, affordable housing, outstanding recreational facilities, a vibrant arts scene, complete range of urban services, including a regional teaching hospital and an international airport. Prince George is a multi-cultural city and a post- secondary educational destination with the University of Northern British Columbia and the College of New Caledonia located within the city.

We are seeking a successful education professional ready for the next step in their career that is focused on combining their passion for educational excellence with developing strength in school leadership.

As a forward-thinking educational leader, you thrive in an ambitious, fast-paced environment. You are ready to champion our Strategic Plan and work as part of an educational leadership team committed to quality and innovative initiatives. You support creating and maintaining a safe and caring school environment promoting moral and social responsibility in a student-centered culture to inspire learning anywhere.

You will embrace our community diversity respecting and honoring the Indigenous cultures and relationships of our school di strict. Your ability to build positive, sustaining relationships is evident and your well-developed sense of organization, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills are accompanied by your ability to manage time and administrative tasks efficiently in supporting the school community. You value the input of all rights holders, and stakeholders and communicate in an open and transparent way.

Candidates will have or be working towards a master’s degree in education or equivalent. You must hold or qualify for a valid B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate and have a minimum of 5 years’ teaching and/or administrative experience. You have a successful portfolio of experiences gained through working in a variety of schools and have demonstrated experience leading learning initiatives, at a school or district level.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and supporting documents along with three professional references of someone you reported to at www.makeafuture.ca by May 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

For further information or assistance please contact: Andrea Born, Director Human Resources Assistant at aborn@sd57.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted.