Posted 4 days ago
Principal
@ Kootenay/Okanagan
Creston, British Columbia
Overview
Yaqan Nu?kiy School is hiring a full-time Principal for its K-7 school in Creston, BC, which is operated by and located within the Lower Kootenay Band. The role leads a school of about 105 students with a focus on Ktunaxa culture and language, outdoor education and relationship-based learning. Candidates must hold a non-expiring BC Teacher Certificate and at least two years of administrative experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the school of 105 students from pre-school to grade 7
- Supervise and support a staff of over 20
- Deliver programs focused on Ktunaxa culture and language
- Coordinate outdoor education and relationship-based learning
Requirements summary:
- Non-expiring, non-restricted BC Teacher Certificate
- Minimum 2 years of administrative experience
- Knowledge of BC curriculum, independent and First Nations schools
- Experience working within a First Nation community
- Knowledge of Ktunaxa language and culture
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Education |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | BC Teacher Certificate |
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Kootenay/Okanagan
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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 [email protected] .
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