Posted 11 days ago
Vice Principal
@ Haida/Tsimshian/Haisla/Nisga’a
British Columbia
Overview
Lach Klan School is hiring a full-time Vice-Principal effective September 1, 2026, on Dolphin Island near Prince Rupert, BC. The role oversees daily school operations, curriculum and scheduling, community engagement, student support and staff evaluation. Benefits include extended health, pension, housing support, relocation assistance and recruitment and retention bonuses.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day school operations and vision
- Manage scheduling, co-curricular activities and emergency operations
- Build relationships with parents, staff, students and community
- Assess student needs and create individual education plans
- Evaluate staff performance
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree in education or related field
- BC teaching certification
- At least 8 years of teaching and administration experience
- Understanding of First Nations culture and history
- Cross-cultural communication and leadership skills
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Teaching Certification |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Education |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus |
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Haida/Tsimshian/Haisla/Nisga’a
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
Vice-Principal
Lach Klan Junior Elementary School
Vice-Principal (1.0) is required by Lach Klan School effective September1, 2026
Lach Klan School is located in the village of Lax Klan, also known as Kitkatla, on Dolphin Island, 60 kilometers south of Prince Rupert, BC. The Gitxaala, also known as Git Lax Moon, people of the saltwater, are among the most ancient societies on the Northwest Coast. The community has a population of approximately 400 people. Health and wellness guide a variety of community initiatives, often including Lach Klan School. Our school includes pre-school through grade 12 and currently serves 75 students. The area is home to a wide variety of animal and marine life, numerous islands, and breathtaking views. This area is abundant with opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Lach Klan School seeks a full-time Vice-Principal, effective September 1, 2026. Interested applicants who are members of, or eligible to become members of, the Teacher Regulation Branch are invited to apply.
- Vice-Principal Responsibilities
- Leadership : Oversee day-to-day operations, establish vision and mission, provide leadership and mentorship
- Curriculum and Administration : Manage scheduling, co-curricular activities, and emergency operations
- Community Engagement : Build relationships with parents, teachers, staff, students, and community members
- Student Support : Assess educational and cultural needs, create individual educational plans, support behavioral needs
- Staff Evaluation : Evaluate staff performance based on various metrics
- Qualifications and Experience
- Education : Minimum Masters degree in education or related field,
- Qualification in primary and secondary education and administration/policy
- BC Teaching Certification
- Experience : At least 8 years of teaching experience, curriculum development, pedagogy, administration
- Demonstrated level of personal, professional, and organizational integrity and skilled in project management
- Skills: cross-cultural communication, leadership, teamwork, and understanding of First Nations culture and history
- Professional Attitude and Conduct
- Cultural Sensitivity : Understanding and empathy towards First Nations culture and values
- Flexibility : Adaptability to new cultures and situations
- Innovation : Willingness to explore new educational approaches
- Interpersonal Skills : Ability to build trust and cooperative relationships
- Benefits
- Health : Extended health benefits, life and disability insurance
- Financial : Pension plan, Freight, Travel, Housing support
- Leave : 3 weeks vacation, personal leave, compassionate care, sick and critical illness leave
- Professional Development : Opportunities for professional growth
- Relocation : Assistance provided
- Recruitment Bonus
- Retention Bonus
- Application Process
- Submission Deadline : Until filled
- Required Documents : Resume, three references, credentials documentation, cover letter
- Contact : or [email protected]
- Preference : May be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry (BC Human Rights Code, Section 41)
Additional Requirement : Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Screening
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