Applications are invited for the position of:

Principal of École James S. McCormick School

Effective August 26, 2026

École James S. McCormick School has a school staff of approximately 26 teachers and 25 support staff and serves approximately 435 students. École James S. McCormick School is a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Three English and French Immersion School that provides a powerful foundation learning environment using innovative and collaborative educational practices.

The principal selection committee is seeking an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and/or administrator experience in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3 environments.

The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and promoting a collaborative environment. The new principal of École James S. McCormick School will be expected to continue building on a proud tradition where the school actively partners with its community to develop the best educational experience possible for students.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas:

• Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills
• Evidence of a commitment towards building and promoting collaborative environments.
• Evidence of establishing structures and supports focused on concurrent academic and social/emotional interventions
• Evidence of leadership experience with diverse students.
• Evidence of experience working with First Nations, Métis & Inuit families and communities.
• Evidence of strong foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis & Inuit for the benefit of all students.
• Evidence of enrollment in a Master’s Degree Program with a firm completion timeline of no longer than 24 months, or evidence of completion of a Master's Degree Program.
• Evidence of a thorough understanding and application of current educational research.
• Evidence of high expectations for student achievement, literacy assessment, and effective literacy programming and interventions.
• Evidence of a commitment to leading and supporting professional development and school improvement initiatives aligned with jurisdictional and provincial directions.
• Evidence of having a strong understanding of literacy progression and development in the early years Pre K to 3
• Evidence of a thorough understanding of how technology can facilitate learning.
• Evidence of LQS Certification (Completion or Pathways to Certification workshop, or evidence of credentials)
• Evidence of successful experience as an assistant principal or principal.

Administrative Procedure 430 on the Wolf Creek Website provides a detailed description of the

The new principal of École James S. McCormick School will also be expected to actively participate within the Wolf Creek Administrators’ Association and demonstrate a strong commitment toward our school district vision.

Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references
• Electronic evidence of the skills listed above (eg. portfolio or other leadership artifacts)

**The competition will close at 9:00 AM on April 3, 2026.**

**Note:**We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.