Principal

Company: Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo School

Position:                  Principal

Closing:                   July 31^st, 2026

 Terms:                    Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range:         $109,000.00 – $133,500.00 annually, dependent on qualifications/experience

Job Summary:          Aligning with the Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo vision, the Principal provides accountable leadership to the staff and students of KGS through effective and responsible administrative practices that support the educational and cultural development of the students.

Education/Experience

• A current member of the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Completion of the First Nation’s Principal Program or the Principal’s Qualification Program.
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a First Nations school
• Previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Rotinonhsion:ni/Hodinohso:ni culture and/or language.
• Good working knowledge in operating a computer system with spreadsheets, word processing, database applications and Windows operations.
• Solid understanding of Ministry of Education requirements for both elementary and secondary schools.
• Knowledge of the Employment Standards Act.

Skills/Abilities

• Effective leadership skills demonstrated through respect, sharing and caring.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, students and KGS families.
• Awareness of the community’s diverse culture.
• Willingness to support the mission and vision of the School.

 Other Requirements

• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain such.
• Must provide the results of a current criminal reference check including a vulnerable sector check.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, ensuring availability in the evenings of designated Board meetings and/or special events.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of the workplace.

Assets

• Registration with Ontario’s Principal College.
• Qualifications in three teaching divisions, including Intermediate.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, relevant degrees, diplomas and/or certificates, Police Check and 3 work related references to:

Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo School

3201 Second Line, Hagersville, Ontario, N0A1H0

Attention: HR – PRINCIPAL

Completed applications also accepted via email – hr@kgschool.ca

Detailed job description available via the email above. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ALL POSITONS WITHIN KGS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT, SATSFACTORY CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK WITH VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING. PLEASE CONTACT THE ABOVE EMAIL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.