Advance early learning and childcare leadership across Central Okanagan Public Schools through inclusive practice, partnerships, and strong system coordination.

As District Principal – Learning and Innovation, you will lead the early years and childcare portfolio while contributing to shared district leadership. The work supports high-quality early learning, accessible childcare, culturally responsive practice, and responsive transitions into Kindergarten. Collaboration spans families, early childhood professionals, schools, Indigenous partners, community agencies, childcare providers, and governments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop a coherent district vision for early learning and childcare
- Monitor legislation, funding, licensing requirements, and sector developments
- Build partnerships supporting children, families, and inclusive programs




- Strengthen connections among StrongStart, childcare, and Kindergarten
- Integrate early learning frameworks and developmentally appropriate pedagogy

Requirements:

- Valid British Columbia Ministry teaching certificate
- Master’s degree in education or related discipline
- Successful leadership experience with system-level instructional capacity
- Understanding of early childhood development and Kindergarten transitions
- Ability to collaborate across community and qualified contexts

Bring educational leadership, early childhood understanding, and partnership-building skills to inclusive district early learning and childcare initiatives.

📌 Educational Leader Early Learning Childcare (Kelowna)
🏢 School District #23 (Central Okanagan)
📍 Kelowna