Principal

                                   Kingfisher Lake Education Centre                                                                               P.O Box 43                                                             Kingfisher Lake, Ontario                                                                                        P0V 1Z0                            KINGFISHER LAKE EDUCATION CENTREEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCOMMUNITY SCHOOL PRINCIPALKingfisher Lake First Nation invites applications for principal position at the Kingfisher Lake Education Centre. The school serves approximately 130 students, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 11. Kingfisher Lake is a fly-in community in Northern Ontario. JOB RESPONSIBILITIESWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated Principal to provide educational leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of our school.FUNCTION & DUTIES:Under the supervision of the Education Director and the Local Education Authority (LEA), is responsible for all aspects of the organization and administration of the community school and its related services. Other duties include:·       Responsible for the implementation of Board and local policy as determined by the director and LEA;·       Responsible for the organization and supervision of the physical plant including school, residences, vehicles and equipment;·       Supervise, mentor and manage employees under their responsibility;·       Is responsible for all aspects of the academic and support programs within the school.TASKS·       Evaluate teachers and support staff·       Oversee the activities of teachers and support staff·       Evaluate the scope and sequence of the curriculum·       Co-ordinate teaching activities·       Review programs to ensure conformance to school board or provincial standards·       Procure educational materials/resources·       Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workersQUALIFICATIONS:The ideal candidate will foster positive, professional relationships with students, parents, educators, and supervisors while maintaining appropriate boundaries with students.Strong communication skills, supervisory skills, and a passion for student well-being are essential in this position. More specifically, the incumbent will have: ·       Postgraduate degree in education  ·       Minimum five (5) year experience in a senior staff position·       OCT Certification·       Principal part 1 & 2 certificationREQUIREMENTS:·       Must be a strong leader, capable of guiding both staff and students toward shared goals.·       Must possess strong organizational skills to stay on top of day-to-day activities and long-term projects.·       Must be able to think critically and act quickly to find solutions.·       Must have the emotional intelligence to nurture the well-being of both students and staff·       Must be able to think long-term and create a vision for the school’s growth and make adjustments to improve overall performance.·       Must have a strong understanding of pedagogy, curriculum standards, and effective teaching methods to guide and support the teaching staff.·       Fluency in Anishininiimowin an asset.SALARY  Commensurate with experience and education.  BENEFITS & PERKS·       Health insurance ·       Private pension plan·       Signing bonus ·       Travel – 3 return trips ·       Enhancement payClosing Date: Open Until Filled Please submit your cover letter and resume, OCT certificate and 3 professional references to:  Amos Winter:  amosw@kingfisherlake.ca