At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a community-focused school, ensuring academic success and cultural learning.
- Company: Tsay Keh Dene Community School, dedicated to student well-being and cultural values.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, paid vacation, and relocation assistance.
- Other info: Live in a vibrant community with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while supporting Indigenous culture and traditions.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Education; leadership experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 120000 $ per year.
Location: Tsay Keh Dene Nation, British Columbia. The successful candidate must live in the community; professional accommodation will be provided. Employment: Full-time, permanent; 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Reports to: Director of Education.
Salary: $110,000-$120,000 per year.
About the school: Tsay Keh Dene Community School serves students in a small, community-centered learning environment. It focuses on academic achievement, cultural learning, and student well-being, and works with Nation leadership, families, and community members to reflect provincial learning outcomes and the Nation’s cultural values.
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily school operations, administration, scheduling, facilities, budgets, safety procedures, and emergency planning.
- Oversee curriculum delivery, instructional programs, extracurricular activities, student achievement, attendance, and discipline.
- Set school improvement goals, monitor academic progress, maintain records, and ensure compliance with Nation policies and applicable legislation.
- Recruit, orient, supervise, and evaluate staff; support professional development and provide recommendations on disciplinary matters.
- Communicate with students, parents, staff, committees, leadership, and community members; address student concerns and report child-protection or safety concerns to appropriate authorities.
- Support Indigenous culture, language, and traditions, working respectfully with Elders, leadership, families, and community members.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Education; a master's degree in Education or Educational Leadership is preferred.
- Previous experience as a school principal or in senior school leadership is preferred.
- Three to five years of related leadership experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of school administration, education regulations, and applicable policies; experience with Microsoft Office and education management systems.
- Valid BC driver's licence, driver's abstract clearance, and criminal record check clearance.
- Strong leadership, communication, planning, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal abilities.
Benefits and working conditions:
- Professional accommodation is provided, and relocation assistance may be available.
- Benefits include professional development, paid vacation and statutory holidays, and participation in benefits and pension programs if applicable.
- Occasional travel and overtime may be required.
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