District Principal of Early Learning, Child Care

**School District 47 (Powell River)**

**District Principal of Early Learning,**

**Child Care, and School Nutrition**

School District No. 47 serves the educational needs of approximately 3000 students through elementary and secondary
(Gr. 8-12) schools and other educational programs and employs approximately 400 staff.

Located on the Sunshine Coast, combining the natural beauty, amazing outdoor recreation opportunities associated with
the Powell River lifestyle, and an exciting and fulfilling work environment, it is ideal for those pursuing a healthy balance
both professionally and personally.

**Position**
As a key member of the District’s Administrative Team, you will report to the Superintendent. Relying upon your
knowledge of best practice in childcare provision and educational leadership experience in early learning, you will provide
visionary leadership and exceptional management of policies, procedures, and processes that ensure excellence in
childcare environments and early learning opportunities throughout our District. You will collaborate with District senior
leadership, school principals, employee groups, community partners, and outside agencies to develop a vision for
childcare provision and integration within schools. You will lead the development of early learning programming for pre-K
and school aged students, including providing leadership in the provision of early learning professional development for
school principals, and early learning teachers and educators. Culturally aware, you are cognizant of the importance of
addressing equity and excellence for Indigenous students and staff.

**Duties Include**

**Childcare Leadership and Management**
- Creates and sustains a contemporary vision for the provision of childcare spaces that is responsive to legislative

guidelines and the District’s Strategic Plan.
- Builds relationships and connections with community partners, childcare providers, and Indigenous stakeholders to

enhance childcare experiences throughout the District.
- Expands before and after school care opportunities for children through licensing existing and/or available spaces

in schools.

Operating Funding, Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, and other planning and operating resources).
- Collaborates with employee groups to ensure successful implementation and operation of childcare spaces through

the development of local agreements where necessary.
- Plans and implements a summer learning program for elementary students.

**Early Learning Leadership and Management**
- Manages a designated budget and develops sustainable approaches to resource allocation.
- Leads the design and implementation of professional learning to enhance the understanding of the Early Learning

Framework and early learning instruction for District staff (principals/vice-principals, K-7 teachers, and early
childhood educators).
- Co-develops a pedagogical approach to early learning that is based on research-informed practices and that

advances the priorities, outcomes, and strategies in the District’s Strategic Plan and builds on existing programs
and practices in the District.
- Advances early learning initiatives (e.g. Changing Results for Young Children, Strengthening Early Years to

Kindergarten Transition, Strong Start, Just B4, Seamless Day, and Early Childhood Pedagogy Network/Pedagogists).
- Enhances District transition activities for children entering Kindergarten (e.g. Kindergarten Screening, Welcome to

Kindergarten, Ready, Set, Learn, and Schools of Choice Programming).
- Creates and implements early learning assessments, as needed, to monitor student performance as a guide to

further improvements in educational programs and services.
**School Nutrition Management**
- Co-ordinates school gardens and food literacy programs.
- Creates and sustains a vision for providing a healthy meal program for students experiencing food security

challenges across the District.
**Superintendent and Senior Team Relations**
- Establishes and maintains positive, professional working relationships with the Director of Instruction,

Superintendent, and Senior Team.
- Honours and facilitates the implementation of the Board’s roles and responsibilities as defined in Board policy and

legislation and encourages staff members to do the same.
- Provides information which the Director of Instruction and Superintendent require to perform their roles in an

exemplary manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**The successful applicant for this position will have**:

- A thorough understanding of the BC Early Learning Framework and experience incorporating the Early Learning

Framework principles into learning experiences for pre-K and school-aged learners.
- A genuine passion for and depth of knowledge of early learning pedagogies and practice.
- A willingness to learn about and explore innovative ways to advance the priorities in the District Strategic Plan.
- Experience collaborating with community