District Vice-Principal - Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) - Jobs in Saanichton, BC

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District Vice-Principal – Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC)The Saanich School District invites applications for the position of District Vice-principal – Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC), effective January 1, 2023. This posting is for a one-year term with the possibility of extension into a second and third year.Located on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula near Victoria, the Saanich School District serves approximately 8,000 students in eight elementary, three middle and three neighbourhood secondary schools, as well as two Individual Learning Centres (ILC), the South Island Distance Education School (SIDES) and the Children’s Development Centre (CDC). The District employs 650 teachers, 37 principals and vice-principals, 500 unionized support staff, 17 exempt management staff within a $100 million operating budget.Strong working relationships with all partner groups, including the local W_SÁNEC First Nation, have resulted in the Saanich School District having a well-established reputation of excellent student achievement and program innovation within a culture of caring and respect.Qualifications and AttributesOutstanding leaders who wish to be considered must be eligible for membership within the BC Teacher Regulation Branch by holding a valid BC teaching certificate and have completed a Masters Degree with an emphasis in early childhood education.Applicants must also demonstrate an extensive background in successful elementary school teaching, instructional leadership and working with diverse learners including First Nations students and their families.Skills and Attributes:Demonstrable confidence and skill in communicating through difficult conversations while representing the districtDemonstrable commitment to the Principles of Learning and inclusive practicesDemonstrable commitment to a consultative, teamwork approach involving students, parents, school staff and communityDemonstrable commitment to healthy schools and communitiesDemonstrable commitment to ongoing professional growth and distributed leadershipProven ability to establish and maintain a positive, cooperative, caring school communityDemonstrated effectiveness in problem solving, conflict management and mediationDemonstrated friendliness, flexibility, enthusiasm, accessibility and sense of humourDemonstrated good judgment in assessing and acting on organizational strengths and needsStrong organizational and management skills, including financial and operationalExcellent interpersonal, written and communication skillsAreas of ResponsibilitiesLead and support ELCC school district projects and initiativesIdentify opportunities for and expand access to ELCC on school groundsIdentify and align district resources to support ELCCCoordinate existing or new ELCC initiatives alongside early learning staff and/or teamMaintain a focus on high-quality early learning and child care experiencesLiaise and consult with Elementary administrators and community partnersLiaise with Ministry staff and other district ELCC leads to share learnings and build capacity through a Provincial Network/Community of PracticeResponsibilities of a Principal/Vice-Principal as described by the School Act and RegulationsBuild capacity among all school staff to support ELCCConduct professional learning sessions for staff on a regular basisHow to ApplyApplicants are asked to support their submission with the following information:A current resume;Names and contact information of three references who may be contacted and who are familiar with your professional performance;Any other applicable supporting documents.The Saanich School District offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The successful candidate should expect to assume their duties on January 1, 2023.Please submit your completed application to Robyn Reid, Director of Human Resources, at rreid@saanichschools.ca.Deadline for applications is Tuesday October 11, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT).We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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