Aspen View Public Schools, with a division office located in the town of Athabasca, is a rural school division providing diverse and innovative programming to students in a number of communities. The division is unique in that it is surrounded by a multitude of lakes, golf courses and trails that appeal to an active, outdoor lifestyle while still being in close proximity to larger urban centers.

Smith School is a K–9 school located in the hamlet of Smith within the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River. Serving approximately 40 students, the school offers a close-knit, inclusive environment where every student is known, supported, and encouraged to grow. Students moving into high school have access to Aspen View Public Schools’ Centre for Alternative & Virtual Education for additional course options.

Smith School emphasizes leadership, confidence, and personal responsibility, grounded in the belief that all students can be leaders at every age. Students in Grades 6–9 access a range of options — including band, art, foods, technology and coding, and woodworking — and can participate in clubs and school roles that promote engagement and skill development.

The school also maintains a vibrant athletics program, offering archery, cross-country running, track and field, and junior high basketball, volleyball, and badminton. Wellness and family involvement are central to the school’s culture, reflected in strong volunteer support, Parent Council engagement, and community-based programs.

Smith School is seeking a full time Principal.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Appropriate administrative training
• Strong understanding of the Leadership Quality Standard, including a commitment to complete the necessary training
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Committed to personal and staff professional development
• Experience using technology to facilitate learning
• A commitment to collaborative and data-informed decision making
• A background of involvement in community activities
• A commitment to promoting inclusive classroom practices
• Foundational knowledge and skills to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and families.
• Committed to assessment for learning and outcome based reporting practices

For additional information, please contact Amber Kratko, Principal, at 780-829-3979.

Applications may be . Resumes received by June 5, 2026 will receive careful consideration. Please include an updated resume, two professional references and a copy of Alberta Teacher Certification. A current criminal record check including vulnerable sector check and child intervention check, dated within the past six (6) months, must be provided prior to an employment contract being issued.

The Northern Alberta Teacher Award (NATA) encourages students in a teaching program to live and work as a teacher in northern Alberta, within the Northern Alberta School Division boundaries after completing their program. Teachers working with Aspen View Public Schools in the communities of Athabasca, Boyle, Grassland and Smith are eligible. For more information, visit:

We appreciate interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note references may be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.