Principals and Vice-Principal Careers in B.C. Schools
British Columbia is a hub for innovative education, and we’re looking for exceptional leaders to join our team. If you’re an experienced educator seeking to advance your career and make a lasting difference, explore exciting principal and vice-principal opportunities across BC.
Lead, inspire and empower the next generation of learners in some of Canada’s most stunning communities.
Qualifications and Certification Requirements
To lead in British Columbia’s schools, candidates typically require a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field and demonstrated senior educational leadership experience within a school system. Eligibility for a B.C. teaching certificate is mandatory. Membership in professional associations like the BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association (BCPVPA) or local equivalents is often encouraged.
Salary and Benefits
Principal and vice-principal salaries vary by school district, reflecting the unique responsibilities of each role. Compensation packages are negotiated individually and may include dual roles in administration and teaching in some districts. All public education sector employees, including principals and vice-principals, receive comprehensive extended health benefits, a professional development allowance, and a generous pension plan.
Training and Educational Programs
The following is a list of Master of Education programs offered in British Columbia post-secondary institutions.
CENTRAL
FRASER VALLEY
No programs in this region.
KOOTENAY
No programs in this region.
NORTHERN BC
VANCOUVER ISLAND / SUNSHINE COAST
Employment Opportunities
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Jobs in BC
PrincipalNelson Christian Community School
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Vice Principal – Morfee Elementary SchoolSchool District #57 (Prince George)
Principal – Valemount Elementary SchoolSchool District #57 (Prince George)
1.0 FTE Teaching Vice PrincipalSchool District #54 (Bulkley Valley)
0.5 FTE Temporary part-time SCIDES General Math Gr. 8 to 12 and Electives as determined by the Principal for Grades 8 – 12School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
0.5 FTE Temporary part-time SCIDES General Social Studies Gr. 8 to 12 and Electives as determined by the Principal for Grades 8 – 12School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
0.5 FTE Temporary part-time SCIDES General Science Gr. 8 to 12 and Electives as determined by the Principal for Grades 8 – 12,School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
0.5 FTE Temporary part-time SCIDES General English Gr. 8 to 12 and Electives as determined by the Principal for Grades 8 – 12School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
0.5 FTE Temporary part-time SCIDES LF Information Technology, Computer Programming 11 and electives as determined by the Principal for Grades 8 – 12School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen)