JOB OPPORTUNITY: PRINCIPAL Bearskin Lake First Nation,

Windigo Education Authority is looking for a Principal for Michikan Lake School in Bearskin Lake First Nation, Ontario for the remainder of the 2017‐18 school year.

ABOUT BEARSKIN LAKE Bearskin Lake First Nation is a beautiful, remote community located 425 km north of Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The First Nation is accessible only by air or ice road. The community is located on Lake Michikan.

Three settlements make up Bearskin Lake. The main community is situated on the west shore of the lake, and all three communities are connected by all‐season gravel roads. The community also has a segment of Severn Lake and the Severn River, into which Michikan Lake flows. Moose, caribou, beaver, muskrat, bears, geese, and ducks are commonly found.

Interested in seeing more of the community, school, and housing? Read the Bearskin Lake First Nation community overview. Some basic facts about the community include:

 Population: Approximately 500  Languages: Oji‐Cree and English  Treaty: Treaty 9  Transportation: Wasaya Airways, North Star Air, and Perimeter Aviation have several flights per day. From January to March, Bearskin Lake is connected to Muskrat Dam, Pickle Lake, and Sioux Lookout by ice roads.

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ABOUT MICHIKAN LAKE SCHOOL Michikan Lake School is a thirty‐year old school, but the building and facilities have been very well‐maintained. There is a gym, library, kitchen, classrooms, playground, and baseball diamond. There is also an arena and a sliding hill nearby.

Five elementary school teachers teach 70 students at Michikan Lake School. All the classes are split grades and there is a special education teacher. There is also a high school teacher who teaches online classes through the Keewaytinook Internet High School.

School staff are expected to get to school around 8‐8:30am. Students arrive at 8:55am and classes run from 9:00am to 3:45 pm. Lunch is from 12:00 to 1 pm.

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ABOUT THE POSITION This position is for the full‐time Principal in the Michikan Lake School in Bearskin Lake First Nation. The details are as follows:

 Start date: January 5, 2018  Housing: Private housing in the community for $400 per month  Travel: Return flight to/from the community will be provided  Salary: Dependent on qualifications—please reach out to discuss salary in more detail

IDEAL APPLICANT We are looking for dynamic individuals to work in our schools. Ideal candidates for the Principal of Michikan Lake School in Bearskin Lake First Nation have the following qualifications:

 Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent  Good standing with Ontario College of Teachers or eligible for membership  Principal qualifications are preferred, but not necessary  Experience teaching in a First Nation and Special Education qualifications are assets but not necessary to get the position

We are happy to discuss your qualifications over email or phone.

HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates can send their application to Rachelle Ningewance at the Windigo Education Authority at [email protected]. Applications should include:

 Cover letter  Resume  References (including most recent employer)  Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check  Proof of membership (or eligibility) with Ontario College of Teachers

We would be happy to answer any questions or discuss your qualifications over email or over the phone. Don’t hesitate to contact Rachelle Ningewance from Windigo Education Authority or Natasha Davey, who is supporting the Principal search process.

 Rachelle Ningewance: [email protected], 807‐737‐1585 Ext. 7780  Natasha Davey: [email protected], 807‐252‐9876

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