School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is searching for a continuing, full-time (1.0 FTE) Principal at Eileen Madson Primary School . This educational leadership role is effective August 1, 2024.

Eileen Madson Primary School (EMP) is situated on unceded and crossover lands of the Secwpemc and Ktunaxa People, located in Invermere, British Columbia. EMP is a school of two dozen staff serving approximately 210 students from Kindergarten through Grade 3. It is with a great sense of gratitude that we are able to live and work in this beautiful place. Living and working in the area offers exceptional recreation and leisure opportunities for all seasons coupled with other amenities that are supported by tourism in the valley. We take full advantage of the outdoor learning opportunities in our backyard. We also place a high value on collaboration, and progressive teaching practices.

Our strategic plan is aligned with Rocky Mountain School Districts four areas for school improvement: Equity, Delivery and Inclusion; Success for Each Learner, Growing the Capacity of Self and Others; and Stewardship for the Future. Our attention is on growing the core competencies in our students. We focus on the building blocks of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and all of the personal and social aspects that contribute to a student who graduates with limitless potential.

We invite applications from candidates with effective teaching and leadership experience in a primary school, familiarity with the First Peoples Principles of Learning, the BC Curriculum and Learning Pathways as well as the Early Learning Framework. We are looking for a leader who is service oriented, who follows a student-centered philosophy, and who has a strong commitment to professional growth. A masters degree in administration, leadership, curriculum or other related area is expected to be completed or in progress. The successful candidate must hold or be eligible for a BC Teachers Certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch.

For further information, please contact Steve Wyer, Acting Superintendent at 250.342.9243.

Salary $144776 - $152971

School District 6 (Rocky Mountain) celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Our commitment is to ensure equity in employment, and we affirm and welcome applicants from all backgrounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and age, except as prescribed by law.

Electronic applications for this leadership position at Eileen Madson Primary School in Invermere, BC must be received by Friday, June 28, 2024 at 4:00 p.m . (MST), via Rocky Mountain School District #6 - Make A Future (#3772513).

Thank you for your interest in School District 6. Please note, only candidates moving forward in this process will be contacted for an interview.

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwpemc Nations. We honour the cultures, languages and First Nations people of these territories.