Fort McKay First Nation Looking for Principal (Elsie Fabian School) at Fort McMurray, AB Full Time

Principal

Education Department

ABOUT THE NEW SCHOOL – Come Join the Team!

The Elsie Fabian School opened its doors September of 2022 and we are looking for a dynamic and passionate Principal who loves Northern Living to join the team! The school has incorporated both the Dene and Cree Language, culture, and Land-Based Education where students learn about their rich local history. Fort McKay is looking for a Principal who will practice and believe that the well-being of the child is at the center of everything; this is the shared practice and belief of the Fort McKay elders, parents and community members. The foundation of the Elsie Fabian School is engagement in teaching and learning, parents and community, culture and traditions, and a school environment based on the principles of love, responsibility, respect, listening, nurturing, relationships, humility and learning. Join us and be apart of the Fort McKay community – a Nation that is committed to advancing quality education for all Indigenous learners by connecting to land and honouring our languages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to fill the role of Principal immediately to lead and champion the opening of the new school. The Principal will oversee the daily operations of the Elsie Fabian School. The main functions include staffing matters such as hiring and coordinating staff schedules, developing and implementing the curriculum, and establishing and administering various school policies. The Principal will work directly with students, teachers, staff, families, community and other external agencies to ensure that academic and cultural goals are met. The Principal is responsible for the overall success of the school. This individual must be able to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient. This is a full-time salaried position based on seventy-five (75) hours bi-weekly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Understand and support the Education Authority strategic plan
• Lead school staff towards the goal of providing a strong Cree Language, Dene Language, land-based learning and academic program with a focus on literacy and numeracy
• Provide leadership in all matters relating to education at the Elsie Fabian School
• Meet with the education committee to report the status and progress of the school
• Ensure that effective and appropriate educational programs are delivered to all students
• Hire and coordinate schedules for staff to optimize efficiency and workplace satisfaction
• Provide a safe and caring environment that fosters well-being and maintains respectful and responsible behavior for each student
• Develop and maintain positive and effective relations with the Education Director, Education committee and surrounding school boards
• Ensure that the fiscal management of the Elsie Fabian School is in accordance with FMFN’s annual budget, and other applicable grants
• Provide leadership in the development and review of a multi-year strategic plan, in accordance

with FMFN education goals

• Establish effective communication strategies to keep Elsie Fabian School informed of key

information such as reports, student, volunteer and staff successes and board decisions

• Participate in community affairs in order to enhance and support the Elsie Fabian School
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education is required, Masters or doctorate level preferred
• Certified Teacher and Administrator
• Minimum of Five (5) years teaching experience combined with five (5) years of Administration and/or Management experience
• Experience in Land-Based Learning and Curriculum Development
• Extensive Experience working in a First Nations community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values
• Ability to speak, read and write Cree and/or Dene considered an asset
• Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector Required
• Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract Required
• Successful candidate will be required to live in (or relocate to) Fort McMurray, Alberta

WHY APPLY?

Fort McKay is committed to the success of its employees and in addition to a competitive compensation structure, we also offer the following:

• Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• On-site Fitness Centre because a healthy work-life balance is important to us!
• A Performance Management Program where we help grow and develop all employees
• The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional lands – to learn more about the Moose Lake Plan visit: http://www.mooselaketogether.ca

ABOUT FORT MCKAY

The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 900 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 500 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.

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