Collingwood School is a gender inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world. 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

 At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and, who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. 

We are looking for a Director of Primary (JK – Grade 3) to join our Wentworth Campus leadership team. This role works closely with the faculty, staff, parents and families to ensure an efficient operation of the school while preparing students for meaningful lives. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and committed educator who will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the many facets of school life. This is a Full Time Permanent position that will start in the 2025-2026 school year.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the school’s mission, values, and sense of community through student-centered decisions.
• Collaborate with the Wentworth leadership team to develop and implement strategic objectives.
• Oversee daily operations and smooth functioning of the JK-3 primary division.
• Effectively communicate policies and practices with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain high visibility and accessibility to students, parents, and faculty.
• Prioritize a safe, respectful and healthy learning environment through a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Foster positive dialogue and engagement with families that strengthens the parent-school partnership.
• Support positive student growth and development while managing behavior and discipline with a restorative and compassionate approach.
• Liaise with partner schools, ISABC, CAIS and other organizations to build expertise and promote Collingwood.
• Assist with staffing, including interviewing, hiring, mentorship, reflective practice, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Admissions team on prospective family discussions, open houses, student assessments, and enrolment decisions.
• Partner with the Advancement team to support fundraising initiatives, events, and to direct donations.
• Work with the Parents Council to enhance class representative communication and initiatives.

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Education
• British Columbia Teacher Certification
• Master’s in Education or related field (asset)
• CAIS Leadership Institute Diploma (asset)
• 5-7 years of teaching experience (elementary school)
• 5-7 years of leadership experience in education
• Experience in hiring, supervising and evaluating teachers
• Strong understanding of the BC Curriculum and Early Learning Framework
• Familiarity with Junior Kindergarten Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Knowledge of independent schools and CAIS accreditation standards
• Proven leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong ability to engage with students, faculty, and parents
• Flexible and team-oriented approach with a sense of humour
• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada

Our “Must Haves”

• Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
• Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
• Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
• Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
• Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal-oriented)
   

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, including RRSP, Personal Days and access to a Health Spending Account, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000.

If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you!  Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by January 31, 2025 to https://can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/cws/JobApplication?postingid=1974

We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please visit our website for more information about our school.