Description
Applications are invited for the position of:
Assistant Principal of Ponoka Elementary School
Effective August 27, 2025
Ponoka Elementary School has a school staff of approximately 33 teachers and 26 support staff and serves approximately 586 students. Ponoka Elementary School is a Kindergarten to Grade six school that provides a robust foundational learning environment using innovative and collaborative educational practices.
The assistant principal selection committee seeks an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and/or administrator experience in Kindergarten to Grade six environments.
The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and promoting a collaborative environment. The new assistant principal of Ponoka Elementary School will be expected to continue to build on a proud tradition where the school is an active partner with its community in developing the best educational experience possible for students.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas:
Evidence of exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
Evidence of a commitment towards building and promoting collaborative environments.
Evidence of establishing structures and supports focused on concurrent academic and social/emotional interventions.
Evidence of teaching and leadership experience with diverse students.
Evidence of experience working with First Nations, Métis & Inuit families and communities.
Evidence of strong foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis & Inuit for the benefit of all students.
Evidence of a thorough understanding and application of current educational research.
Successful candidates must demonstrate evidence of significant progress toward or achievement of a Master of Education degree within the first three years of their assistant principal position.
Evidence of ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
Evidence of high expectations for student achievement, literacy assessment, and effective literacy programming and interventions.
Evidence of a commitment to leading and supporting professional development and school improvement initiatives aligned with jurisdictional and provincial directions.
Evidence of a thorough understanding of how technology can facilitate learning.
Evidence of successful experience in educational leadership positions.
Evidence of a desire to contribute to a dynamic administration or leadership team.
Evidence of building a culture of teaching and learning.
The new assistant principal of Ponoka Elementary School will also be expected to actively participate in the Wolf Creek Administrators’ Association and demonstrate a strong commitment to our school district vision.
Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:
Cover Letter
Resume
Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references
Electronic evidence of the skills listed above (eg. portfolio or other leadership artifacts)
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
