Principal - TCRCE - 2026 (90186)

Armbrae Academy, Private School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada•Yarmouth, MA

14d

About The Position

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools. TCRCE is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during the interview and hiring processes. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. This job posting is for Educators looking to become a Principal at TCRCE for the 2026/2027 school year. Following a successful interview you will be placed in the TCRCE Principal Pool and will be eligible to apply for the following positions: TCRCE Vice-Principal roles TCRCE Principal roles The principal of a public school is the educational leader of the school and has overall responsibility for the school, including teachers and other staff.

Requirements

Either a ) A Master’s Degree in Education, preferably with an administrative component; OR b ) Be actively enrolled in a Master’s Program, preferably with an administrative component and have completed at least two (2) courses towards that degree; OR c ) An Administrative Block Program; OR d ) Completed Nova Scotia Instructional Leadership Academy Program (NSELC); OR e ) in the judgment of the Regional Centre, have formal qualifications, including a minimum of an undergraduate degree in education and specific training/experience directly related to the vacant position.
Should have a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
Superior administrative skills
A commitment to establishing partnerships with all relevant community groups
Proven to be a collegial decision-maker with a demonstrated ability to be decisive and consistent
Superior skills in strategic planning and implementation of instructional programs
Knowledge of, and commitment to , quality inclusive education for all students
Superior ability to stimulate professional growth of staff, through effective professional development programs
Demonstrated commitment to and above average knowledge and abilities in the areas of curriculum and curriculum development, implementation and evaluation
Superior interpersonal and communications skills
Superior skills in facilities management, record keeping, financial management and in the supervision of teaching and other staff
Superior skills in the use of current technology as a tool in education
Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity and cross cultural understanding
Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism
Advocacy of firm, clear and consistent discipline practice
Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire
Demonstrated ability to discharge the duties of a principal as set out in Section 38 of the Education At
2 Years Administrative Experience (preferably at similar grade levels)
5 Years Teaching Experience (preferably at similar grade levels)

Responsibilities

Ensure that the public school program and curricula are implemented
Keep attendance records respecting every student enrolled at the school and report thereon to the regional centre, as required by the regional centre
Take all reasonable steps to secure full and regular attendance at school of the students enrolled in the school in accordance with policies established by the regional centre
Communicate regularly with the parents of the students
Ensure that reasonable steps are taken to create and maintain a safe, orderly, positive and effective learning environment
Ensure that provincial and regional centre policies are followed
Identify the staffing needs of the school
Assist the region with the selection of staff for the school
Evaluate the performance of teachers and other staff of the school
Oversee, evaluate and supervise the Early Childhood Educators of the school
Assist the regional centre in the development and implementation of professional development programs
Encourage teachers and other staff of the school, students and parents to participate in school decision-making through representation on school advisory councils and committees
Participate in the establishment and operation of a school council
Assist the school advisory council in the development of school improvement plans and, upon approval by the regional centre, co-ordinate their implementation
Assist the school advisory council in the preparation of its annual report
Account to the regional centre for money received from the regional centre or any other source
Account to the regional centre, through the Regional Executive Director, for the performance of the school
Adhere to Occupational Health & Safety Regulations as directed by the regional centre
Co-operate with the staff of other departments and agencies of the Government to better meet the needs of the students in the school
Perform such other duties as are prescribed by this Act or the regulations or assigned by the Regional Executive Director.