Principal

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Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hours posted notice.
Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.
Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom.
Empower and inspire learners, families and communities to lead necessary change in education and society through Yukon First Nations ways.
Assignment:
PrincipalStart Date:
August 6, 2024NELNAH BESSIE JOHN SCHOOL (NBJ) Beaver Creek Home to the White River First Nation people, Nelnah Bessie John school is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon.
Upper Tanana is the traditional language of the White River First Nation people.
Nelnah Bessie John school is a K-9 school with approximately 6 students.
We are actively seeking a committed and qualified educator who is dedicated to living and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle.
Our educational professionals value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students, community, administration, White River First Nation's Education team and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Beaver Creek.For more information about our school, please visit our website at Nelnah Bessie John School and the First Nation School Board website.Qualifications and Experience Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
Possession of, or coursework towards, a Master's Degree in Education or equivalent in educational administration and/or elementary curriculum;Experience as an educational leader, providing instructional leadership, supervision, mentorship and evaluation; Experience in assessing and responding to student needs in social /emotional domains, life skills, development, behavior support, threat assessment, and crisis intervention.Experience working with First Nation students and communities is highly desirable and preferred.NOTE:
Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the education criteria listed above will be equally considered.Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
Strong and effective leadership skills; demonstrated ability to motivate teachers and create a strong collaborative team;A philosophy of inclusive education and excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skill working with parents, staff members, consultants and related agencies;Eager to learn the Upper Tanana language and passionate to learn about and gain understanding of White River First Nation culture;Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a wholeAbility to work collaboratively with White River First Nation Government, Educational Support Workers (ESW), community Elders, and families;Ability to implement restorative practice and positive behavioral interventions and supports;Ability to implement effective support systems to assist at-risk students (e.g., mentorship opportunities, study groups);A solid knowledge and understanding of the needs of both elementary and high school learners;Able to support and implement enhanced programming in the K12 curriculum;Solid communication and engagement skills, promoting community involvement in school-based activities, the use of the facilities and educational programming;Work with the community to create codes of conduct and define disciplinary policies and communicate procedures to students, staff parents and community;Communicate effectively with parents, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school;Keen to live, work, and participate as an active member of a rural community; andYukon Education requires its staff to have an awareness of and appreciation for the cultural diversity of our Territory.
Additional Information To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must hold a Teacher Certification in another Canadian province/territory first;Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.Relocation may be available.In communities outside of Whitehorse, there may be affordable though modest rental accommodation (sometimes shared) provided by Yukon Housing Corporation.
Private accommodation is limited.
If not available, candidates will need to find their own private accommodation, with assistance where possible from the First Nation School Board.
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