• Lead our faculty and make an incredible impact on our students and community
• Receive a competitive annual salary of $87-116K plus full benefits & free accommodation
• Join us in building a foundation for our young Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nations members to discover their potential

About Stswecem’C Xget’Tem First Nations

Although we are one community as Stswecem'c Xget'tem (SXFN), our Stswecem’c (Canoe Creek) and Xget’tem (Dog Creek) communities are approximately 46 kilometers apart. We are a community of 760 Nation members and many members live away from home, in urban areas. Our ancestors from Tcexwe’ptem and Komenka’ksxen (Empire Valley), Se’tlemux and S’nhaxala’us (Farewell Canyon), and Stswecem’c Xget’tem (Canoe Creek and Dog Creek).

The landscape of the traditional SXFN territory is dramatic with expansive plateaus, deep valleys, and stretches of green and arid land which is ideal for agriculture. Leisure activities include ice and ball hockey, soccer, softball, and rodeos. In recent years our culture and traditional language have been revitalized, with a pow-wow taking place annually and our traditional language being taught in schools. 

Rosie Seymour Elementary School is one of two elementary schools nestled in this picturesque area of south Cariboo. We are committed to providing education from kindergarten through grade 10, backed by the unwavering support of the passionate and caring members of the SXFN.

For more information about our vibrant community, please visit our website by clicking here. 

About the Opportunity

Currently, the Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Principal to join our school in Canoe Creek, British Columbia. 

Reporting directly to the Education Manager and being accountable to the SXFN, you will take the lead in providing leadership and direction within the school, with the purpose of meeting the needs of individual students whilst improving all facets of the school.

The scope of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and implementing programs according to the approved BC curriculum while identifying individual learning needs
• Planning hands-on, age-appropriate activities and integrating technology into Math, Science, and Art subjects
• Developing strategies to motivate learners and using various approaches to teach concepts effectively
• Teaching students through lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and field trips
• Leading students in activities that promote their physical, mental, and social development skills
• Establishing daily routines and employing effective classroom management strategies.
• Collaborating with staff on course materials, and lesson plans, and overseeing discipline.
• Managing staff attendance, timesheets, and recommending technology upgrades as needed
• Ensuring a deputy Headteacher handles responsibilities when absent from the school.
• Implementing positive strategies and programs to maintain good student behavior and discipline
• Maintaining an effective partnership with parents and the wider community to support students' development
• Arranging, allocating, and evaluating work undertaken by staff, ensuring clear delegation of tasks
• Taking a lead role in event and field trip planning, and making decisions about school operations
• Fulfilling other assigned or required duties as necessary

About You

To qualify, you will need to have at least 5 years of experience as a school principal or teacher. Candidates with fewer years of experience but have experience working in First Nations Schools will be considered.

The following skills are essential to success in this role:

• A valid BC teaching certification required; can teach with letter of permission in 1st year while working towards the certification
• Experience in developing and carrying out Individual Education Plans and assessing students and their abilities
• Ability to create and maintain a positive classroom environment while teaching in a multi-grade setting
• Knowledgeable about Kindergarten to Grade 10 educational practices and standards
• Respectful of cultural diversity and possessing an understanding of Indigenous culture
• Capability to perform physical requirements of the job
• Requirement to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check
• A valid class 5 BC Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle is necessary (a class 4 license is an asset)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate (Specify Level e.g. WCB Approved Level 1)
• Maintenance of a valid BC College of Teacher's Certificate or the ability to attain one

As our ideal candidate, you will have outstanding leadership experience and a background in culturally responsive teaching practices. You will also join us with exceptional communication skills, and collaborative problem-solving competence.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of our community, you will be rewarded with an annual salary of $87K – 116K, based on skills, education and experience. Plus a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health, vision, and dental coverage
• Accommodation provided
• 6 professional development days per year, some of which may be planned for general, school-wide initiatives
• Expenses for professional days will be provided by the Employer.
• 2 self-care days per year, for their own respite and physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health
• The opportunity to work within a friendly and inclusive community
• Work and live in a stunning natural landscape with wildlife, and abundant natural wonders
• A vast array of community activities to get involved with
• Social activities throughout the year that get the community socially connected with one another

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!