- We are seeking a visionary, compassionate Principal who is more than an administrator-a mentor, motivator, and change-maker committed to educational excellence and cultural respect within the community.
- Make a real impact on community education while living and working in a stunning coastal setting.
- Collaborate with your teaching staff to enable positive behavior supports to enhance their classroom dynamics for the children and youth.
- This role is about building trust, honoring traditions, empowering students, and turning challenges and ideas into meaningful action.
- If you're ready to lead with heart, strategy, and purpose, we'd love to welcome you to our school family.

Position Summary The Principal of Kitasoo Community School provides visionary educational leadership and day-to-day management for a K–12 school serving the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation. The Principal ensures high-quality instruction, culturally grounded learning, student well-being, and strong community relationships. This role oversees all academic programs, staff supervision, support for post-secondary students of the Nation, and operational functions. The Principal works in alignment with the Band Manager, School Committee/Board, and Chief & Council to advance educational excellence rooted in Indigenous knowledge, values, and community priorities.

Key Responsibilities

- Instructional Leadership
- Provide clear academic vision and direction to strengthen teaching and learning across all grades (K–12).
- Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, assessment, and school-wide instructional practices.
- Support differentiated instruction, literacy and numeracy initiatives, and inclusive education practices for all learners.
- Promote trauma-informed, land-based, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

1. Staff Supervision & • Human Resources

- Recruit, onboard, supervise, and evaluate teachers, EAs, and support staff according to Kitasoo Xai’xais policies.
- Conduct scheduled classroom observations and provide constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Build a collaborative, positive, and accountable school culture focused on student success.
- Work with HR to manage hiring processes, contracts, and personnel matters.

1. Student Success, Safety & • Well-Being

- Foster a protected, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all students.
- Implement behaviour support, attendance initiatives, and student well-being strategies.
- Oversee support plans for students with exceptionalities in partnership with EAs, specialists, and families.
- Lead school-wide initiatives supporting mental health, cultural identity, and holistic development.

1. Community, Culture & • Partnerships

- Strengthen relationships with parents, guardians, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members.
- Integrate local culture, language, and land-based learning into school activities and curriculum.

- Collaborate with partner agencies, post-secondary institutions, and education networks to enhance opportunities for students.




- Support post-secondary students of the Nation by providing guidance, mentorship, resource coordination, and education planning support.
- Represent the school at community events, meetings, and inter-agency collaborations.

1. Administration & • Operations

- Oversee daily school operations, scheduling, supervision duties, attendance monitoring, and communication systems.
- Manage school budgets, purchasing, reporting, and compliance with policies and funding agreements.
- Ensure safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and building procedures are maintained.
- Maintain accurate records and reports for the Band Manager, School Committee, and external partners.

1. Governance & • Reporting

- Report directly to the Band Manager and work closely with the School Committee/Board.
- Attend School Committee meetings, providing updates, reports, and recommendations for decision-making.
- Ensure school policies, staffing decisions, and programs align with community goals and approved procedures.
- Implement decisions and directives from the Band Manager, School Committee, and Chief & • Council.

1. Support for Post-Secondary Students

- Coordinate support services for Kitasoo Xai’xais post-secondary students, including:
- Assistance with applications, funding, and documentation

- Guidance on academic pathways and program selection
- Arranging mentorship, laptops, and essential supports
- Helping students navigate transitions between high school, upgrading, trades, and post-secondary programs

- Act as a key liaison between the Nation and external institutions to ensure student success.

1. Strategic Planning & • School Improvement

- Lead the development and implementation of school improvement plans.
- Use data to inform decision-making related to instruction, attendance, behaviour, and program development.
- Pursue grants, partnerships, and innovation opportunities to support school and community growth.
- Champion long-term planning for staffing, infrastructure, student pathways, and cultural programming.

Qualifications: The qualifications of the School Principal are as follows:

a. An Education degree from an accredited University or College;

b. Be a member in good standing of the B.C. College of Teachers, or eligible for B.C. Teacher Certification;

c. Teaching and Administrative experience;

d. Ability to organize, motivate, delegate, supervise and co-ordinate operations;

e. Ability to formulate and administer programs with budgets;

f. Possess good interpersonal skills to effectively manage personnel.

g. Experience in First Nations run schools or organizations, or a demonstrated commitment to culturally informed First Nations education.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:





Educational Leadership: Curriculum, assessment, student achievement, teacher support

People Leadership: Supervision, motivation, delegation, conflict resolution

Operations & Accountability: Organization, policies, reporting, safety, facilities

Financial Management: Budgets, controls, planning, responsible resource use

Community & Communication: Relationship-building, collaboration, cultural/community responsiveness

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, along with cultural competency and sensitivity to Indigenous traditions and protocols. You are organized, adaptable, and skilled at balancing technical education knowledge with community-focused leadership.

This is an opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader who is passionate about strengthening Indigenous education systems, mentoring future leaders, and delivering meaningful, sustainable impact for the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation community's children and youth.

To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]

Work Location: In person

About Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation

In the 1860s, our two distinct nations came together in Klemtu: the Kitasoo Nation of the islands and the Xai’xais Nation of the mainland. Today, our community resides in Klemtu, on the east side of Swindle Island on BC’s central coast (about 500km north of Vancouver), in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. We have 517 Nation members, 319 of whom live on reserve. Our village is served by a grocery store, a post office, community sports facility, bighouse, child care centre, Grade 1-12 school, and a health clinic. Working with Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation means joining a community that values collaboration, accountability, and long-term vision. The Nation is dedicated to building a healthy and prosperous future for our people, where housing, infrastructure, and economic development support both cultural continuity and community well-being.

For more information, please visit our website: klemtu.com/

About the Opportunity

Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation is looking for a full-time School Principal based in Klemtu, BC Reporting to the general manager and working closely with the education committees, the Principal is responsible for the overall management of the Kitasoo Community School, including administration, maintenance, and financial oversight.

About the Benefits

Compensation is based on skills and experience, it can range a competitive annual salary of CA$155,905 - CA$$169,142 per year with a host of excellent benefits:

- Staff Housing Accommodation
- Manulife Pension and Benefits
- Opportunity to work on unique and meaningful educational pursuits that directly support an Indigenous community
- Chance to mentor and build capacity for the next generation of education
- Picturesque coastal location with a robust sense of community and culture

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

📌 Principal Kitasoo Xai'xais Community School (Klemtu)
🏢 Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation
📍 Klemtu