Long Lake 58 First Nation

is currently looking to fill the following position

for the school year

Migizi Wazisin Elementary School (MWES)- Principal

We are a First Nation located on Highway 11 near Longlac, Ontario. Our student population at MWES is approximately 120 from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 and 65 students from Grades 9 to 12 at Migizi Miigwan Secondary School. Our history, Cultural Programming, Outdoor Education, Literacy, Numeracy, Social Development and Technology are key focus areas of the curriculum. Circle of Security training and understanding and/or training in Attachment Theory would be considered assets. Our secondary school is inspected by the Ministry of Education annually. We offer a benefits and pension package.

The Principal will promote the philosophy, declaration, vision statement and the purpose and standards adopted and approved by the Long Lake First Nation Education Authority .

Application Requirements:

- A post-secondary degree in the field of education (Bachelor Education) and a Principal certification along with 3-5 years of experience in a management position.

- Current Ontario Teacher's Certificate in good standing

- Working knowledge of Ministry Curriculum and Assessment Documents

- Experience working within a First Nation educational setting

- A sound understanding of Anishnaabe culture and First Nation education issues

- Working knowledge of government policies, programs and curriculums

- Demonstrated human resource skills

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Strong computer skills.

- Ability to work in a unique cultural environment

- Must possess a valid Ontario's drivers' licence and be insurable

- Excellent interpersonal skills; be a positive role model

- Emergency CPR and First Aid Certification

- Must provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Application must include:

- A cover letter

- A resume including detailed work history and education information

- A current criminal reference check

- 3 professional references (one from current supervisor)

Please send resumes to:

Attention: Claire Onabigon, Education Director

P. O. Box 360

Longlac, ON

P0T 2A0

Via email:

By Fax:

Closing Date: Open until filled

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Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.