Vice-Principal
Lach Klan
Junior Elementary School
Vice-Principal (1.0) is required by Lach Klan
School effective August 1, 2026
Lach Klan
School is located in the village of Lax Klan, also known as Kitkatla, on
Dolphin Island, 60 kilometers south of Prince Rupert, BC. The Gitxaala, also
known as Git Lax Moon, people of the saltwater, are among the most ancient
societies on the Northwest Coast. The community has a population of
approximately 400 people. Health and wellness guide a variety of community
initiatives, often including Lach Klan School. Our school includes pre-school
through grade 12 and currently serves 75 students. The area is home to a wide
variety of animal and marine life, numerous islands, and breathtaking views.
This area is abundant with opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Lach Klan
School seeks a full-time Vice-Principal, effective August 1, 2026. Interested
applicants who are members of, or eligible to become members of, the Teacher
Regulation Branch are invited to apply.
- Vice-Principal Responsibilities
- Leadership : Oversee day-to-day operations, establish vision and mission,
provide leadership and mentorship
- Curriculum and
Administration
: Manage scheduling,
co-curricular activities, and emergency operations
- Community Engagement : Build relationships with parents, teachers, staff, students, and
community members
- Student Support : Assess educational and cultural needs, create individual
educational plans, support behavioral needs
- Staff Evaluation : Evaluate staff performance based on various metrics
- Qualifications and Experience
- Education : Minimum Masters degree in education or related field,
- Qualification in primary
and secondary education and administration/policy
- BC Teaching Certification
- Experience : At least 8 years of teaching experience, curriculum development,
pedagogy, administration
- Demonstrated level of
personal, professional, and organizational integrity and skilled in
project management
- Skills: cross-cultural communication, leadership, teamwork, and
understanding of First Nations culture and history
- Professional Attitude and Conduct
- Cultural Sensitivity : Understanding and empathy towards First Nations culture and
values
- Flexibility : Adaptability to new cultures and situations
- Innovation : Willingness to explore new educational approaches
- Interpersonal Skills : Ability to build trust and cooperative relationships
- Benefits
- Health : Extended health benefits, life and disability insurance
- Financial : Pension plan, Freight, Travel, Housing support
- Leave : 3 weeks vacation, personal leave, compassionate care, sick and
critical illness leave
- Professional
Development
: Opportunities for
professional growth
- Relocation : Assistance provided
- Recruitment Bonus
- Retention Bonus
- Application Process
- Submission Deadline : June 30, 2026
- Required Documents : Resume, three references, credentials documentation, cover
letter
- Contact :
or [email protected]
- Preference : May be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry (BC Human
Rights Code, Section 41)
Additional Requirement : Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Screening
