Posted 21 days ago
Principal/Teacher
@ Gitksan/Wet’suwet’en
Kitwanga, British Columbia
Overview
Gitwangak Education Society is hiring a full-time Teacher/Principal for the Wilp Si Wilaxsinsxwhl Simgigyet (Chiefs House of Learning) School on the Gitwangak First Nation in northern British Columbia. The role combines classroom teaching of a K-7 program that integrates Gitxsan culture, history and language with day-to-day school administration and supervision. The posting states a salary of $136,759 annually, depending on qualifications and experience, plus competitive teacher wages and health and wellness benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and evaluate daily school operations, programs, staff and students
- Plan, implement and monitor a K-7 curriculum integrating Gitxsan culture, history and language
- Coordinate student testing and assessment, including special needs services
- Develop strategic and operational school plans with stakeholders
- Support personal and professional development of school staff
Requirements summary:
- Master of Education (Administrative Leadership) and Bachelor of Education
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience, preferably in a First Nations school
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience
- In-depth knowledge of the BC Education curriculum
- Experience with budgets and conflict resolution
- Clear criminal record check for working with vulnerable populations
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Education, Administrative Leadership |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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Gitksan/Wet’suwet’en
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
Gitwangak Education Society is seeking a dynamic full-time Teacher/Principal for the Wilp Si Wilaxsinsxwhl Simgigyet (Chiefs House of Learning) School that is located on the Gitwangak First Nation, northern British Columbia. They are responsible for the day-to-day management, administration, leadership, and supervision of Wilp Si Wilaxsinxswhl Simgigyet. The Teacher/Principal ensures the effective integration of Gitxsan culture, history and language into the education curriculum. Our compensation package includes competitive teacher wages and health and wellness benefits.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Education (Administrative Leadership)
Bachelor of Education Degree
Teaching Experience – minimum of 5 years, preferably in a First Nations School
In-depth knowledge of the BC Education curriculum
Administrative Experience- minimum of 2 years
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience with budgets
Conflict Resolution and Management
Clear Criminal Record Check working with vulnerable populations
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEACHER/PRINCIPAL :
· Supervises and evaluates the daily operations of Wilp Si Wilaxsinxswhl Simgigyet activities, programs, staff and students;
· Plans, implements and monitors a K-7 program and curriculum, ensuring integration of Gitksen First Nation’s Culture, History and Language;
· Coordinates regular testing and assessment of students, making provisions for students requiring special needs services as required and ensures instructional staff are trained in current recognition and assessment techniques;
· Coordinates with key stakeholders to develop the strategic and operational planning of the School Programs and activities;
· Facilitates and ensures the personal and professional development of school staff;
· Designs and implements a Community Relations program, providing ongoing information regarding school activities, achievements, needs and direction to the Community.
Deadline for Application: Open until filled
Wages: Salary is $136,759. annually but will be dependent on qualifications & experience.
To join our team, mail or e-mail a complete application (includes a cover letter, resume, copies of certificates, references, and supporting documents) to:
Lillian Gogag, Executive Director, P.O. Box 280, Kitwanga, BC V0J 2A0
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