DOT27001 - Native Studies/Cultural Courses

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education in Alberta invites a dedicated teacher for Native Studies/Cultural courses to join the 4th R Uniting our Nations, Language, Land Based Learning team. This probationary role runs August 2026–June 2027 as a 1.0 FTE, with location to be determined at the Division Office.

Start date is August 25, 2026, and the closing date is Open Until Filled. The successful candidate will advocate for Indigenous students, deliver culturally relevant content,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education required and commitment to Indigenous education.
• Experience implementing locally developed courses (Beading, Tipi Education).
• Ability to build trusting relationships with Indigenous students and families.
• Knowledge of mental health needs and classroom management.
• Willingness to engage with Indigenous organizations and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally relevant information and professional development to staff.
• Plan cultural events and activities for the school.
• Connect with Indigenous organizations and community services.
• Assist teachers with presentations on Indigenous cultures, issues, and languages.
• Supervise others and work collaboratively with staff and parents.

Skills

Advocate for students

Establish trust with Indigenous youth

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Technology in classroom

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Posting DOT27001

Teacher - Native Studies/Cultural courses - 4th R Uniting our Nations, Language, Land Based Learning team member, Academic Support, Cultural Awareness/Education for staff

Probationary: August 25, 2026 - June 29, 2027

Location Division Office (School to be determined

FTE 1.0

Start Date August 25, 2026

Closing Date Open Until Filled

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The Ideal Candidate would possess the following background, philosophy, and experience:

• Bachelor of Education
• Implement specific Locally Developed courses ie: Beading, Tipi Education.
• Advocate for students, helping students move between home culture and school culture.
• Establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with Indigenous students and their families.
• Encourage and provide advice when needed.
• Communication link between parents and school.
• Provide culturally relevant information, research and Professional Development to school staff.
• Planning cultural events and activities for the school.
• Celebrating best practices in student success.
• Connecting with Indigenous organizations and community services.
• Providing assistance to teachers for presentations related to Indigenous cultures, issues, and languages.
• Preference to be a community member from the region who has knowledge of history, culture and language of Indigenous groups in the area.
• Ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset.
• Positive relationships with Indigenous groups and partners in the area.
• Experience in an education setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of mental health needs for students.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to work in a team environment with staff and parents.
• A base knowledge of differentiated instruction techniques.
• Effective organizational skills and classroom management.
• Ability to utilize technology as an instructional tool.
• Willingness to participate in the school community beyond the classroom.
• A commitment to continuous professional growth.
• A strong ability to connect and build relationships with junior high and high school students.

If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email [e-mail].

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.