Vice Principal – Lower Nicola Band School

September 5, 2025

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Description

Vice Principal

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: End of August 2025

Term: Permanent full-time position based on approved Budgets and funding.

Wage: Equivalent to SD 58 Vice Principal Pay Scale

Summary:

We are seeking a passionate K-7 Vice Principal for the Lower Nicola Band School beginning August 2025.

The combined assignment will be 50% Classroom Teacher and 50% Vice-Principal

We are an independent school where nłeʔkepmxc culture and language are a big part of our school community as our way of life truly embraces social-emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion. The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, creativity, strong communication skills and the ability to build a caring rapport with students and colleagues. Our goal is to honour our culture while educating kind inquiring global citizens who can become leaders in helping to create a balanced and harmonious and sustainable world. We do this with integrity and in the spirit of deep respect, curiosity and joy in a safe and enriching setting that supports students in their pursuit of academic success, personal growth, and social responsibility.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Must have master’s degree in education discipline
  • Must have Successful Leadership Experience at School or District Level Bachelor of Education degree .
  • BC teacher certification.
  • Teaching experience is required
  • Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community.
  • Strong curriculum development skills and assessment practices that incorporate strategies relevant to the age and stage assessment practices.
  • A relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice.
  • Knowledge of relevant technology and able to incorporate technology into their daily practice.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Using a lens of social-emotional learning, create a class environment and rapport that inspires and supports learning and personal growth.
  • Motivate students to develop learning skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each student ability.
  • Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members.
  • Develop course outlines, unit plans, lesson plans ensuring integration of nłeʔkepmxc culture (the successful candidate will be supported heavily with this).
  • Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings.
  • Keep up to date with developments in subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities.
  • Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities and supervision duties.

All LNIB employees are required to have a COVID-19 vaccination

Apply To: Deadline to apply: Open until filled

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The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply, however, only qualified candidates will be considered for an interview.

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Company

Lower Nicola Indian Band

Location

Merritt

Country

Canada

Salary

125.000

URL

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