Education Director

1 month ago

Fort Mackay, Canada Fort McKay First Nation Full time
About the Role

The Fort McKay First Nation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Education Director to lead the Education Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing education programs that meet the needs of students, working closely with community advisory groups and the Governing Body, FMFN Education.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement best teaching practices in collaboration with teachers and paraprofessionals.
  • Design and implement curricula based on grade level and school subject, selecting textbooks and classroom materials.
  • Conduct training workshops for teachers prior to the school year to ensure they are equipped to implement the chosen curriculum.
  • Monitor teacher progress towards achieving educational goals and provide support as needed.
  • Ensure a safe and caring environment that fosters well-being and promotes respectful and responsible behavior among students.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, and community members.
  • Provide leadership in all matters related to education in Fort McKay First Nation.
  • Ensure effective and appropriate educational programs are delivered to all students.
  • Establish and maintain clear, consistent expectations that encourage students to pursue educational goals.
  • Ensure students meet the minimum standards of education mandated by FN Education Law.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff at the Federal, Provincial, and Local government levels.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with surrounding schools and board departments.
  • Provide leadership to promote clear, consistent expectations that focus on successful outcomes for students.
  • Ensure fiscal management of the FMFN Education Program aligns with FMFN's annual budget, grant regulations, and FN Education Act.
  • Demonstrate effective organizational skills to ensure compliance with all legal mandates and timelines.
  • Provide leadership for the development and review of a multi-year strategic plan in accordance with FN Education Act.
  • Report regularly on results achieved and FMFN Education Program improvement plans.
  • Responsible for all personnel-related issues, except those precluded by policy and law.
  • Ensure effective systems are in place for the selection, supervision, development, and performance review of all staff.
  • Facilitate the planning, development, implementation, review, and evaluation of policies.
  • Provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, review, and evaluation of administrative procedures.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the Governing Body, FMFN Education.
  • Establish effective communication strategies to keep the FMFN Education Program informed of key monitoring reports, student, volunteer, and staff successes, local issues, and board decisions.
  • Ensure open, transparent, and positive internal and external communications are in place.
  • Participate in community affairs to enhance and support the FMFN Education Program and promote public education.
  • Establish effective recognition programs and strategies to ensure internal and external audiences are aware of student, volunteer, staff, and successes.
  • Demonstrate positive and proactive leadership that has the support of staff.
  • Make succession plans to ensure strong future leadership.
Key Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education required, plus five to seven years of senior administrative experience.
  • Post-Graduate Degree is an asset.
  • Able to supply a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector.
  • Extensive experience working in a First Nations community, including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions, and values.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License and Clean Driver's Abstract Required.
  • Successful candidate will be required to live in or relocate to Fort McMurray, Alberta.

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