Posted 22 days ago
School Principal
@ Kapawe'no First Nation Collegiate
Grouard, Alberta
Overview
Kapawe'no First Nation Collegiate is hiring a Principal for the 2026-2027 school year at its Grade K to 9 school in Grouard, Alberta, with about 70 students. The role leads instruction, school improvement planning, land-based learning with Knowledge Keepers, and daily school operations including budget and staffing. The posting states a competitive salary with a principal bonus, 10 paid sick days, 2 paid personal days, and a benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Lead instruction and support staff in delivering high-quality learning
- Develop and monitor school improvement plans for achievement and well-being
- Deliver land-based learning with Local Knowledge Keepers
- Oversee budgeting, staffing, scheduling and policy implementation
- Build local partnerships for student programs
Requirements summary:
- Alberta teaching certification and Leadership Quality Standard certificate
- Master's degree or willingness to complete one
- 3 years of administration experience in Indigenous communities
- Knowledge of Alberta Education standards and reporting
- Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Cree language fluency is an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · educationcanada
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | Cree |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta teaching certification, Leadership Quality Standard certificate |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Kapawe'no First Nation Collegiate
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Kapawe’no First Nation
is inviting applicants for:
Principal of Kapawe’no First Nation Collegiate
2026-2027 School Year
Kapawe’no First Nation Collegiate is found in the Hamlet of Grouard in northern Alberta, in Big Lakes County. It is located 35 km north of the town of High Prairie on the western shore of Lesser Slave Lake off of Highway 750.
Kapawe’no First Nation Collegiate is a Grade K to 9 school with an enrollment of approximately 70 students and is situated within the old Northern Lakes College Campus. We are committed to ensuring a caring, respectful learning environment that nurtures a sense of belonging for our Indigenous Students.
Major Responsibilities:
Has a passion for promoting educational success for Indigenous learners, especially in their language and culture. Fluency in Cree language and experience in the culture would be an asset.
Will work with Local Knowledge Keepers to support and deliver land based learning opportunities, traditional teachings and culturally meaningful experiences for students.
Will actively seek local partnerships to create program opportunities to engage and challenge students and promote a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Is a strong instructional leader who will work with staff to ensure that students have high quality learning experiences.
Develop, implement and monitor school improvement plans focused on student achievement and well being.
Use student data and assessment results to guide decision making and continuous improvement.
Oversee school operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and policy implementation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must hold Alberta teaching certification and a Leadership Quality Standard certificate.
Must hold a Master's degree or willingness to complete a Master's degree within a mutually agreed upon timeline.
Has a minimum of 3 successful years of administration experience in Indigenous communities.
Has strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
Has knowledge of Alberta Education standards, policies and reporting requirements.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary with Principal bonus
10 paid sick days per year
2 paid personal days per year
Benefits package
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