Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime
#1 Glacier Ave, Iskut, B.C., V0J 1K0
Phone: (250) 234-3561
Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime (K-12 school)
Principal
Are you a passionate, dedicated teacher looking to be
a part of a unique team at a community-based school? If so, this opportunity in
Iskut, BC, is for you.
Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime serves the Tāłtān Nation in
Northern BC. In a stunningly beautiful outdoor setting with lakes, mountains,
and streams. We are a trauma-informed school empowering strong, proud, and
resilient children to rise above the effects of colonization, residential
schools, cultural genocide, and racism. We are committed to reflecting and
supporting the revitalization of Tāłtān culture and language and have a
culturally focused educational calendar full of amazing opportunities for
on-the-land and water learning. With 4-10 students per classroom, currently
from kindergarten to Grade 11, class sizes allow for high-quality instruction.
Each classroom also has a designated Educational Assistant, with another
assistant designated to students with exceptionalities.
Our Guiding Foundations
The principal
of Łuwechŏn Kots’ede’i Kime leads from within the First Peoples Principles of
Learning, understanding that learning is holistic, relational, experiential,
and grounded in place, story, memory, and identity. The school community —
students and staff alike — is understood as a community of learners. The
principal models this by remaining a learner themselves: curious, humble, and
responsive to the Iskut community’s knowledge and
direction.
The Role
Reporting to
the Iskut Band Council Education Manager and working in collaboration with the
First Nations Schools Authority (FNSA), and
the First Nations Educational Steering Committee (FNESC), the Principal provides
educational leadership across the whole school. This is not simply a
desk role — it is a deeply relational, land-connected, community-embedded
position. The right candidate is equally comfortable in a governance meeting, a
classroom, and on the land.
Leadership
Responsibilities
- Lead with a clear, shared vision
of Łuwechŏn Kots’ede’i Kime as a healing-centred, culturally grounded,
high-expectation learning community.
- Foster a school culture in which
every student, teacher, and staff member feels valued, seen, and supported to
grow.
- Model the First Peoples Principles
of Learning in daily leadership practice, including patience, humility,
relationality, and deep listening.
- Champion the identity and
wellbeing of Iskut students as the foundation of academic success.
- Build and sustain a school-wide
community of mindful, reflective learners — staff and students together.
- Ensure school grants are applied
for in a timely manner and deadlines met
Instructional
Leadership and Teacher Support
- Support teachers in delivering the
BC curriculum with cultural responsiveness, trauma awareness, and pedagogical
excellence.
- Provide meaningful, ongoing
coaching, mentoring, and professional development to all teaching and support
staff.
- Lead collaborative planning,
professional learning communities, and reflective practice across the school.
- Conduct regular classroom
observations and offer constructive, growth-focused feedback that strengthens
teacher practice.
- Recruit, onboard, and retain
educators who are committed to Indigenous education and the Iskut Band Council
and community’s vision.
- Create structures that support
teacher wellbeing, reduce isolation in a small-school setting, and nurture
long-term staff retention.
BC
Curriculum and FNSA Partnership
- Oversee full implementation of the
BC K–12 curriculum, including Core Competencies and Big Ideas, across all grade
levels.
- Participate actively in FNSA
networks, principal cohorts, and professional development opportunities.
- Ensure accurate and timely
reporting to the Iskut Band Council and FNSA
- Lead school-based curriculum
review and improvement processes grounded in both BC requirements and community
priorities.
Land-Based and
Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Ensure that Tāłtān knowledge,
language, culture, and land-based learning are woven throughout the school’s
educational calendar and daily life.
- Build and maintain genuine
relationships with Tāłtān Elders, knowledge keepers, and community members as
essential partners in the school.
- Support and expand on-the-land and
on-the-water learning experiences that connect students to Tāłtān territory and
ways of knowing.
- Engage authentically with the
process of reconciliation and lead the school in doing the same.
Trauma-Informed
and Healing-Centred Practice
trauma-informed approach that supports the wellbeing of every student and staff
member.
healing-centred practices are embedded in school policy, discipline, and
conflict resolution at every level.
- Oversee support structures for
students with complex needs, working closely with families, counsellors, and
community supports.
- Recognize the ongoing impacts of
intergenerational trauma on the school community and lead with compassion,
consistency, and care.
Family
and Community Engagement
trust-based relationships with Tāłtān families, the Iskut Band Council, and the
broader community.
- Ensure families are genuine
partners in their children’s education, with open and culturally respectful
communication.
- Represent the school with
integrity at community meetings, Band Council sessions, and FNSA events.
Administration
and Operations
- Manage school operations including
timetabling, budgeting, enrolment, staff scheduling, and facility oversight.
- Ensure compliance with FNSA
protocols and all relevant provincial and federal requirements.
- Maintain accurate student records,
reporting, and communication with all governing bodies.
Requirements:
- Valid BC Teaching Certificate in
good standing with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB), with administrative
certification or demonstrated eligibility — mandatory prior to start date.
- Minimum five years of successful
teaching experience, with leadership or administrative experience s
