The Principal’s role is to inspire teachers to become better teachers, and to facilitate the implementation of the Rothewood educational method and philosophy and work closely with families and management. We are seeking quick thinking, confident, self-motivated,organized, friendly personalities.

We are looking for a Principal with a passion for working with staff, families and the surrounding community, for our Early Learning Centre, serving children 10 months to 5 years of age.

About Rothewood

Rothewood Academy, established in 2015, is a full day early learning program designed for infants and children up to five years old.

At Rothewood Academy Early Learning Centres, we are big proponents of child led emergent curriculum.Our framework was created by examining international best practices and is refined with the latest research in behavioural and developmental sciences and psychology. We are inspired by the BC Early Learning Framework and consider that as one of our guiding tools.

Rothewood boasts of a fun, professional and positive work workplace! All of our staff are well cared for and treated like family. We hold team building events and teacher appreciation events respecting and recognizing our educators for their hard work. We are currently inviting applications for this leadership role from experienced educators in leadership roles who have compassion and dedication, are team players with exceptional communication skills and are very passionate about working in Early Years. This is a full-time positions.

Responsibilities

The Principal’s role is to inspire teachers to become better teachers, and to facilitate the implementation of the Rothewood educational method and philosophy and work closely with families and management. We are seeking quick thinking, confident, self-motivated, organized, friendly personalities.

Over arching job duties include, but are not limited to:





- Ensuring that the Rothewood curriculum and general operational policies of the school are carried out
- Provide stimulation and motivation for teachers to spend time growing and learning together.
- Hiring and new staff orientation
- Conduct regular one-on-ones with all teachers
- Be a resource for new and aspiring Rothewood teachers
- Conducting new family/student interviews
- Developing a solid and positive relationship with families
- Monitoring Teacher’s progress and providing positive feedback, regularly.
- Working a minimum of 15 hours per week in-class, with each and every Teacher, observing Teachers eading their activities, as well as presenting activities at time
- Being able to talk knowledgeably about our program and the Rothewood philosophy to families, staff and outside groups and individuals.

This position is open to all applicants who hold a valid Early Childhood Education Certificate, have leadership experience in a pre-school or childcare setting. The applicant is required to be tech savvy having a working knowledge of Ms Office-Word, Excel and PowerPoint , using the Internet and Outlook. The Principal will be expected to use a basic CRM for administrative purpose and our LMS for inhouse training. While experience in management is a plus, but it is not mandatory. However, we expect our Principal’s to have excellent communication and organizational skills. We offer comprehensive training around all our process and systems and have strong support systems to set up all for success. We do expect that as a Principal, one will always be respectful of ideas, be a good listener and be able to contribute to the growth of the school.

We offer:

- a very competitive salary ,inclusive of $6/hour WE
- company event
- year end bonus,
- meals,
- tuition discount for your child,
- professional development days.

Job Type: Full-time.

To apply: Interested applicants should email cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Pay: $34.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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