Principal/Teacher

Wagalus Elementary School offers grades K4 (preschool) to grade 7.
Wagalus provides a holistic educational experience incorporating traditional teaching and values coupled with a solid academic program to prepare children not only throughout their educational experience, but also support them throughout life.
• Under the direction of the Education Administrator, Band Manager, and Chief and Council, you will be responsible for building exemplary and innovative school programs and services for the Kwakiutl First Nation;
• Communicating and serving the Kwakiutl people in a manner that respects, enhances and promotes the cultural identity and well being of both the individual and community;
• Gaining cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Understanding and complying with Kwakiutl cultural safety policies or statements;
• Ensuring that plans, policies and activities promote the holistic health and well-being of the Kwakiutl people;
• Articulating and establishing cultural influence expectations in program planning and day-to-day operations;
• Leading in the creation of a Kwakiutl specific language and culture program;
• Working with administration, teaching staff, Chief and Council and community to guide the development and implementation of a shared vision, mission, goals, and values to support high levels of learning and achievement for all students in a way that is sensitive to the cultural and traditional teachings of the Kwakiutl;
• Ensuring quality teaching and learning opportunities to support all students learning at a high academic level, including promoting the application of current educational research and cultural knowledge regarding the teaching of literacy and numeracy;
• Developing and sustaining a positive, collaborative culture and climate with staff, parents, extended families, and the community to enhance student achievement and meet the community and Nation’s needs in the education field;
• Working with students and their parents in support of finding and/or providing the best learning experience at a high academic level that is respectful of Kwakiutl specific language and culture;
• Reviewing innovative programs that will meet or exceed the standards of BC’s education system, which has a tendency to minimize or overlook the needs of our Indigenous children;
• Planning and implementing a student and staff recruitment strategy for Kwakiutl’s new school;
• Creating a system and structure(s) for effective instructional supervision to maximize student learning and achievement;
• Building the organizational capacity of the school to support safety, student learning, and achievement;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of school planning, professional development, and human resource management (teachers, support staff and volunteers);
• Leading school-wide planning and change processes to promote increased student achievement and sustain school growth over time;
• Supervising school staff;
• Committing to learning and maintaining an appropriate understanding of the Kwakiutl First Nation’s histories, cultures, and government practices;
• Providing reporting to the appropriate agencies;
• Role modelling behaviour consistent with Professional, Community, and Parental Standards; and
• Required periodically to work outside of normal working hours and to function independently and wok with minimal supervision.