O’Chiese Education Authority is currently accepting applications for a Principal position beginning August 12, 2024 and concluding June 30, 2025. This position is only for this term as it is covering for a maternity leave with the current Principal returning for the following school year.
The applicant will:
- have an understanding about trauma-informed teaching practices
- have a foundational knowledge of First Nation culture and the Treaties
- respect and promote the Saulteaux language and culture within the school
- have the ability to work collaboratively with the O’Chiese community
- have strong interpersonal skills
- be able to work and connect with families within our school community
- be able to work as a team with teachers, Educational Assistants, Elders and other support staff (custodial, maintenance, cooks, counsellors, external services) in the building
- have strong and effective communication and leadership skills
- be able to manage budget items
- be able to ensure that school programming is in the best interest of the students
- have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- A Valid Alberta teaching certificate is required
- A background and experience in educational leadership
- A minimum of 5 years teaching in the classroom
Our school has approximately 240 students from K-12, 18 teaching staff, and 17 support staff. Our school offers traditional Saulteaux language and land-based classes to students. Our community is located in the foothills with a beautiful scenic view of the Canadian Rockies, close to local parks, within a 45-minute drive of Rocky Mountain House and approximately 2.5 hour drive to Banff, Jasper, Calgary and Edmonton.
Applicants are required to have Alberta teaching certification. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please email cover letter, resume and Alberta Education Certification.
Please send applications to Michelle Kerik mdebeer@ochieseeducation.ca and Wyona Beaverbones employment@ocfn.ca
