Principal

Job Code: 4020755

Job Details

Principal: Forest Grove Elementary

Cariboo-Chilcotin School District is one of the largest employers in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Region with over 850 employees, serving approximately 4500 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 in 22 schools. The School District is in a vast, spectacular geographic region of the province and is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwépemc, Tsilhqot'in, and Dakelh First Nations. Forest Grove Elementary services approximately 80 students in the South Cariboo region.

Forest Grove is located approximately 20 minutes northeast of 100 Mile House. Forest Grove serves as the gateway to the greater lake district of the South Cariboo, with easy access to Canim, Ruth and Hendrix Lakes. Situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc Nation First Nation, 100 Mile is surrounded by natural beauty with stunning lakes with ample opportunities for outdoor activities and affordable living.

Come join this growing leadership team in the gorgeous heart of the Cariboo!

Qualifications:

  • Possess or be enrolled in a master's degree in administration, Educational Leadership, Curriculum, Special Education or other relevant area.
  • Hold a valid B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate.
  • Recent, successful administrator or teaching experience.
Ideal candidates must possess the following professional and personal skills and abilities:
  • Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation,
  • Strong leadership skills and experience with elementary school programs and curriculum,
  • Superior organizational, interpersonal, communication and team building skills,
  • A strong commitment to students and their diverse learning needs,
  • Solid understanding of and leadership with current trends in curriculum implementation, instruction, assessment practices and reporting, and improving student learning
  • Diverse teaching experience, including multi-grade teaching experience, development of Individual Educational Plans and a high professional standard of teaching competence,
  • Clear evidence of on-going professional growth and involvement in professional activities
  • Support and maintain a safe and caring school, and good community relations,
  • Ability to foster intellectual, emotional and social growth in students.
The salary range for principals and vice-principals is determined by the BC Public School Employers Association. The salary range for this position is $135,330 to $142,993 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension.

To explore this career opportunity, please submit a comprehensive resume detailing qualifications and experience as related to the position, and contact information for three professional references.

By applying, candidates give permission to Cariboo-Chilcotin School District to contact any references, or any past or present employers named in the application.

Please email your application to Jennifer Loewen, Manager of Human Resources by Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1:00 pm . Email: human.resources@sd27.bc.ca or apply online via Make a Future.

The District appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

“Learning, Growing, and Belonging Together”

Posted On
April 16, 2026 09:57 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
April 30, 2026 01:00 PM PST/PDT

Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Forest Grove
School/Location
Forest Grove Elementary
Salary
Range
Employment Start Date
August 01, 2026
Mandatory Document
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter