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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Lead Yaqan Nu’kiy School, serving students from preschool through Grade 7, and support its educational program and diverse staff. The role is situated in a school focused on Ktunaxa culture and language, outdoor education, and relationship-based learning.
Job details
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 .
What you’ll do
Lead Yaqan Nu’kiy School, serving students from preschool through Grade 7, and support its educational program and diverse staff. The role is situated in a school focused on Ktunaxa culture and language, outdoor education, and relationship-based learning.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a non-expiring, non-restricted British Columbia Teacher Certificate and have at least two years of administrative experience, including relevant educational leadership experience. They must also have knowledge of the current British Columbia curriculum, independent and First Nations schools, and Ktunaxa language and culture; experience in a First Nations community is required.
Listed skills
- Administrative · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- learning support · Preferred
- staff · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Educational Leadership
- School Administration
- Knowledge of British Columbia Curriculum
- Knowledge of Independent Schools
- Knowledge of First Nations Schools
- First Nations Community Experience
- Knowledge of Ktunaxa Language and Culture
- Relationship-Based Learning
- Outdoor Education
Job areas
- Education
- Management & Leadership