Associate Principal, High School
Job No:
MRS51
Location:
Maple Ridge
Meadowridge is an independent, co-educational, secular day school offering an IB education to over 660 students ages 4 to 17 (JK to 12). The school campus is located on a 27-acre, forested parcel of land on the outskirts of Maple Ridge, BC. Our campus and facilities have been carefully designed to align with our connection and appreciation of the natural world. Our physical spaces reflect the importance of movement, play and interaction with the outdoors. Exterior doors from classrooms provide quick access to natural spaces, including a community garden, green houses, a forest with a trail network, and a newly developed campground area. Our play spaces are vast and take into consideration the developmental needs of children.
Meadowridge is also an accredited, IB continuum world school with a well-established Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Our teaching faculty are highly trained IB educators, with a growing number of IB Workshop Academy leaders on staff. The IB Learner Profile provides the foundation for character development at our school, while the IB Approaches to Teaching allow for continued pedagogical growth and reflection of our teachers.
In addition to being an IB world school, we are also accredited by the Canadian Accreditation of Independent Schools (CAIS), and the British Columbia Ministry of Education. These organizations compliment the global perspective that is inherent in the IB program, while also helping to ensure we maintain a current and relevant world-class educational experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Principal’s major areas of focus are:
- Aid and assist the Principal to ensure the smooth running of the School
- Administrative duties and tasks to be assigned by the Principal representing 50% of the total required workload.
- These tasks may include a teaching assignment at the discretion of the Principal.
- Development of teaching and learning in the High school through the coordination of the IB Diploma Years Programme in grades 11-12 representing 50% of the total required workload.
Competencies:
- Committed to collaboration, both as a matter of practice and philosophical believe
- Ability to thrive in dynamic, unpredictable, and emotionally charged situations
- A passion for education, a record as an effective teacher and as a mentor of outstanding teachers
- An excellent listener with superior communication skills
- A history of providing visible presence on campus, and the willingness, energy, and natural inclination to participate in all aspects of the school.
As a school administrator, the Associate Principal will be expected to participate in leadership meetings, retreats, and events that extend beyond the schedule of a teaching role.
DP Coordination Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to:
- Coordinate all IB DP and course activities at the school
- Respond to and initiate communication with the IB Regional offices as appropriate
- Monitor the progress of IB DP students including the selection of courses, preparedness of assessments, and completion of courses.
- Ensure that candidates meet programme and examination requirements to fulfill IB DP regulations
- Ensure IEP’s match DP requirements
- Be familiar with and promote understanding and use of all DP documents.
- Ensure that copies of IBO DP publications are available to all staff.
- Maintain a record of completed planners.
- Ensure that essential agreements are formulated for assessment and for all areas of learning.
- Participate in the development of the school's educational strategy.
- Maintain accurate school information via IBIS.
- Represent the School at various external events/meetings related to IB.
- Conduct parent information sessions.
- Publish articles pertaining to the programme in the school newsletter.
- Circulate all relevant information received from the IBO.
- Prepare and submit documentation required for upcoming evaluation
- Ensure that all requirements of the IBO concerning the programme are met.
- Act as the liaison between the school and the IBO.
- Establish/maintain links with other DP schools in the region.
- Ensure that staff are made aware of professional development opportunities.
- Identify professional development needs and opportunities on and off campus.
- Keep a record of workshop attendance and school visits to ensure equality of opportunity and identify ongoing needs.
- Lead the induction of new teachers into the DP.
- Assist teams or individuals in developing unit plans and interdisciplinary units
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- A valid BC teaching certificate (or eligibility to obtain)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) training and IB experience is an asset, but not required
- Experience teaching in an independent school environment is an asset, but not required
- Must be highly collegial and a collaborative team player willing to work on parallel programming with grade partner
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish connections with students, parents and colleagues
- A strong aptitude in differentiated learning styles and a passion for educating the whole student
- Demonstrated commitment to integrating technology purposefully to transform learning
- Strong knowledge of inquiry-based and project-based learning approaches
- Demonstrated passion for innovation and creativity in education
- Highly reflective and committed to continuous professional growth and improvement
We are an exemplary employer – providing a fun, engaging and supportive place to work! Meadowridge School offers a comprehensive total compensation package and the opportunity to work with an exceptional community of professionals. Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter indicating personal strengths and accomplishments, and teaching certificate issued by the British Columbia Teacher Regulation Branch.
We thank all candidates for their interest however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.