Description
1.0 School Principal (K-8) Permanent
Bulletin Number:
003-PR-25
Date Posted:
March 3, 2025
School:
Border Valley & Blumenfeld School Unit
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Garden Valley School Division invites applications for the position of School Principal for the Border Valley & Blumenfeld School Unit effective September 2, 2025.
The Superintendent and School Board seek a school principal with a demonstrated commitment to the Board's philosophy of education, an understanding of early and middle year's philosophy, and a desire to lead a caring and stimulating school learning community. The school principal will provide overall school administration, instructional leadership, innovation, supervision, planning and evaluation in collaboration with a dedicated staff committed to offering an extensive range of high-quality courses and programs.
REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor of Education Degree
- Hold, or be eligible to hold, a Manitoba Teaching Certificate
- A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
- Hold, or be eligible to hold, a Manitoba Certificate in School Leadership or a willingness to work towards
- Preferably a Master of Education Degree or Post-Baccalaureate in administration or curriculum, or other relevant field
- Demonstrated collaborative leadership with skills in school administration, program development/implementation, supervision, educational research and fiscal management.
SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Border Valley School is a K-8 school located in a rural setting, a short 20-minute drive south of the City of Winkler. The school serves several smaller communities and rural homes in the surrounding area. Border Valley has a student population of approximately 115 students, a teaching staff of 11 and a support staff of 10. The size of the school community allows staff to provide strong academic programming while building positive student relationships.
Blumenfeld School is part of the Border Valley Unit, which is in the Village of Blumenfeld, just a 20-minute drive south of the City of Winkler. This Gr. 1-8 rural school of three classrooms serves the residents of the village and the immediate surrounding area. Blumenfeld School has approximately 55 students, with a teaching staff of four, and a support staff of three. It also shares a resource and administration team with Border Valley School. The size of the school allows for unique learning opportunities and fosters strong personal relationships between students, staff, and community members.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Garden Valley School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity- seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.
Application packages must include the following documents:
- Cover Letter - please identify the bulletin number that you want your application to be considered for in your cover letter.
- Updated Resume
- Names and contact information of three (3) references that can speak to your teaching experience.
The Human Resources Department, Garden Valley School Division, Box 1330, 750 Triple E Boulevard, Winkler, MB R6W 4B3 Tel: (204) 325-8335; Fax: (204) 325-4132;
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This competition will remain open until filled. Those applications received prior to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 12:00 pm (noon) shall be given careful consideration.
