Vp23004 - Westminster Elementary School - Vice

**Westminster Elementary School - Vice Principal**

**FTE: 1.00**

**The School**

Westminster school is located on the North side of Lethbridge serving approximately 190 students. We are proud of the many ways children shine at Westminster Westminster has exceptional students who show care, empathy, and a passion for learning. The staff is committed to going the extra mile for our students; offering strong academic programs and promoting continual growth for all of our learners through diversity and inclusion.

**The Division**

Lethbridge School Division offers high quality learning experiences over a broad range of programs to meet the needs of learners. Lethbridge School Division embraces diversity in inclusive schools and is known for its innovative culture. The Division employs more than 1,200 staff and assists in serving the educational needs of over 12,000 students within 24 schools in the city of Lethbridge.

**Mission**

Lethbridge School Division is inclusive, forward-thinking and accountable for engaging students in quality learning experiences that develop strong foundations, innovative minds and responsible citizens.

For a complete overview of our division, you are encouraged to visit our website.

**The City of Lethbridge**

Lethbridge is located just two hours south of Calgary and close to the Rocky Mountains and U.S. border. It is a family-oriented and culturally vibrant community with many amenities of a larger city. Lethbridge has over 100,000 residents and is one of only a few cities its size with two post-secondary institutions - Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge. Lethbridge has a robust fine arts community and is renown for the breadth of recreation activities with outstanding facilities. Lethbridge offers more than 70 parks, 140 km of walking and running trails, playgrounds and sports fields throughout the city.]

The City of Lethbridge is proud neighbor to the largest First Nation reserve by area in Canada. Kainai Nation (also known as the Blood or Kainaiwa), covers 1,342.9 km², and is located southwest of the city of Lethbridge, north of the town of Cardston, east of Pincher Creek, bordered on all sides of the Oldman, St. Mary and Belly rivers in Alberta. We are fortunate to learn from Indigenous communities and are committed to enhancing our understanding of the truths of our past so we can continue to move towards reconciliation

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- Be an exceptional leader with a broad world-view, looking to support and appreciate different viewpoints;
- Have an unwavering commitment to the belief that all students are capable learners;
- Have a strong understanding of the components of successful collaboration to support the work of teachers and is able to work side-by-side with teachers, educational assistants, and school leadership to further the learning priorities of the school;
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of innovative pedagogy including inquiry-based learning, comprehensive literacy and numeracy instruction;
- A commitment to inclusive approaches that celebrate diversity, while demonstrating an understanding of First Nations, Metis & Inuit foundational knowledge;
- Have a deep understanding of the nature of learning and how to strategically plan for staff and student growth.

**Requirements**:

- Applicants must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate;
- Applicants will possess or be working towards a Masters Degree in Education;
- Successful teaching experience is necessary.

**Conditions of Employment**

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide:

- A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
- A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
- Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview._

**Application Information**

**Benefits**
- Lethbridge School Division not only provides an exceptional benefit package but also the opportunity to positively impact students and the Westminster community_