Elementary School Principal

Long Lake 58 First Nation

 is currently looking to fill the following position

 for the 2025-2026 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 #58 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:      claireonabigon@58education.com

By Fax:           807 876 4715

Closing Date:  Open until filled

For further information, please call 807 876 4914 or 807 876 4482

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