Principal

SCHOOL DISTRICT 78 FRASER-CASCADE

Everyone pulling together to improve the achievement of all Learners

June 29, 2026

PRINCIPAL VACANCY

Coquihalla Elementary School – 455 6 th Avenue, Hope, BC

The Fraser Cascade School District is seeking an exceptional and experienced educational leader for the position of Principal of Coquihalla Elementary School.

Principal – Coquihalla Elementary School (Kindergarten to Grade 6)

Coquihalla Elementary School is a Kindergarten to Grade 6 School serving the community of Hope, BC, with over 20 teaching staff, 22 support staff, and approximately 350 enrolled students. Coquihalla Elementary School has a large Indigenous student population and has strong working relationships with the local First Nations. Coquihalla Elementary is a StrongStart school.

The successful candidate will have:

• enrolled in a program or a Master's Degree in Administration, Curriculum or related area;
• demonstrated knowledge and skills in program development, curriculum and assessment in the curriculum redesign;
• demonstrated successful teaching and administrative leadership experience (minimum of three years);
• strong background and relevant training in Early Literacy and Numeracy;
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to support students with inclusive education needs;
• demonstrated the ability to work in partnership with families and leaders of Indigenous communities in order to continue to enhance the success of Indigenous students;
• demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Principles of Learning and the Principles of Truth and Reconciliation;
• the ability to develop sound and positive working relationships with professional teaching and support staff;
• the ability to engage parents and students in issues concerning school improvement;
• excellent interpersonal skills and a consultative, collegial orientation to decision making and school improvement;
• background in using technology to improve student learning;
• valid B.C. teaching certificate or eligibility for membership in the B.C. College of Teachers.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the BC Public Service.

We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs, and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Salary Range $153,546 to 162,237

Please direct your application, including a resume, statement of educational philosophy, most recent teaching, and administrative reports and the names of three confidential references to:

Mr. Balan Moorthy Superintendent of Schools

School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) 650 Kawkawa Lake Road

Hope, B.C. V0X 1L4

Phone: (604) 869-2411 Fax: (604) 869-7400 Email: antigone.snider@sd78.bc.ca

Application deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.