Position Title: Ohahase Principal
Posting Type: Internal/External
Program: Education
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Position
Posting Closes/Deadline: Open until filled
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Pay Grade Level F (Annualized Salary range $84,822.40 - $92,144)
About Us:
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) is a vibrant First Nation community located on the beautiful shores of the Bay of Quinte. We are located approximately 20 minutes from Belleville, ON and centrally located between Toronto and Ottawa. There are approximately 11,000 registered members with approximately 2200 residing in Tyendinaga. MBQ is an employer that prides itself on diversity and fairness, providing a progressive working environment that fosters culture, positivity, and growth.
Position Summary:
The Ohahase Principal (Program Manager) is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of programming within the Ohahase Education Centre, including a Secondary School Program and the Adult Education Program
The Principal (Program Manager) works closely with the Director of Education and staff members of the Education Centre
Reporting:
This position will report to the Director of Education, Culture and Language. This position oversees the Ohahase Education team.
Summary of Main Responsibilities:
Academic:
o Developing and maintaining Academic Policies and practices for the Centre, ensuring consistency with MBQ's Academic Policy and procedures, including all key information reporting deadlines.
o Implementation of Ohahase Education Centre Programs, including all applicable documentation, in accordance with Ministry of Education (MOE), ISC, and MBQ standards and requirements.
Ensuring courses are appropriately scheduled, preparing course schedule and semester calendars
Ensuring use of current approved curriculum, including cultural programming
Learner and Teacher Support:
o Creates and maintains a positive learning environment.
o Monitoring learner attendance records/grades, ensuring that both personal and academic supports are made available to the learners, through a systematic review with teacher input;
o Ensure respect for the cultural values of the learners
o Liaises with teaching and education support staff to ensure their adherence to academic policy and procedures;
Administrative:
o Ensures that learner records are appropriately maintained and reported, as required by MOE and other relevant external agencies, in a timely manner
o Ensures currency with the reporting requirements of MOE, ISC, and MBQ.
o Reporting, including quarterly academic and financial performance reports
Leadership:
o Liaises with teachers and staff to ensure work assignments are completed
o Make recommendations with regard to resource planning: learner supports; human resources; financial; facilities (LT., space, and instructional capital).
Health and Safety:
o Promoting and following all MBQ Health and Safety policies and procedures
All other duties as required
Requirements:
Bachelor of Arts/Science, honours preferred, in relevant secondary school subjects.
Master’s in education would be an asset
Bachelor of Education - Ontario Teaching Certificate - Certification of Qualification for Intermediate/Senior or Junior/Intermediate
Five years teaching experience, preferably in an Aboriginal Learning environment
Aboriginal or Ontario Principal Course
Demonstrated Indigenous Knowledge and practices
Experience in budgeting and supervision, preferred
Must provide a clear VSC (documentation will be required if successful applicant)
First Aid and CPR an asset (and must be willing to take the training if hired)
Valid Driver’s License and vehicle
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office, email and internet
Proficient in writing reports and proposals
Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team
Ability to make clear recommendations
Develop plans, set goals, objectives and priorities, strategies, and work plans
Ability to lead a team
Knowledge of culture and language
Well developed interpersonal, public relations and relationship building skills
Excellent organizational, time and file management skills
Knowledge of and ability to interact with external partners
Ability to be diplomatic
Ability to deal with conflict
Behavioural Competencies:
Must be an empathetic and non-judgemental person
Must maintain strict confidentiality
Be honest, respectful and trustworthy
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be creative and flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethic
Demonstrate keen attention to detail
Application Process:
If you are interested in this opportunity and possess the above list of qualities and requirements, please forward your resume and cover letter via mail, email, fax or in person to:
By Mail: Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte By Fax: 613-396-3627
24 Meadow Drive
Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 By Email: [email protected]
ATTN: Careers
For more information or a detailed job description, please contact Human Resources at (telephone) 613-396-3424 or (email) [email protected] or to find out more about Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, please visit our website at www.mbq-tmt.org
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $84,822.40-$92,144.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-08-12