You are an experienced and accomplished teacher (K-7, 8-12, or at the District level), with a continuing position in School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).
You are a reflective learner, recognized by your colleagues for your leadership ability and have experience in informal and/or formal leadership roles.
You are focused on student achievement, supporting all learners to reach their potential, and educational innovation.
You offer excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills.
You are a facilitator of curiosity and inquiry and champion inclusion, equity, and Indigenization.Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Knowledge of current curriculum initiatives and pedagogical practices
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and team-building skills
Evidence of informal leadership and a strong work ethic
Evidence of reflective, lifelong learningQualifications:
Valid BC Teaching Certificate
Eligible to pursue (or working towards/possessing) a masters degree
Proven record of excellence in teaching
Valid BC drivers licenseApplication packages (please see attached for details) must be submitted to: Chandra Singh Director of Human Resources
School District No.8 (Kootenay Lake)
811 Stanley Street, Nelson BC. V1L 1N8
e-mail: humanresources@sd8.bc.ca
Closing date: Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 12 pm PST APPLICATION Application components:
1.Application letter and current resume.
2.Reference Letters (minimum 2)- confidential and sent directly to the address above with the following subject line in the email or on the outside of the letter. Please ensure that your referees have the letter submitted on or before the due date of the application:
SLDP Application Reference: [your name]
a.Letters from your current principal and previous supervising principals
b.Letter from a teaching colleagueYour application letter and/or resume must contain the following information:
1.Contextual Information
Name:
Education/Training:
Teaching Experience:
-District(s)
-School(s)
-Grade(s) Taught
-Subject(s) Taught2.A description of your formal and informal school district or community leadership experience. 3.A statement describing:
a.Why youre interested in pursuing leadership training
b.How you are suited for a formal leadership role, including:
i.educational knowledge
ii.organizational skill
iii.interpersonal skill
iv.attitudes and beliefs about:
1.leadership
2.work in general
3.being a reflective adult learner
c.Your commitment to fully participating in and completing all aspects of the SLDP, and to continuing as an employee of the SD8 beyond the two years of the program.