Teachers - 2025-2026 School Year

York Region District School Board; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in the Northwest Territories is seeking dedicated teachers for various positions from August 2025 to June 2026. Candidates will support diverse learners, promote literacy, and engage in ongoing professional development. Ideal applicants will have a strong commitment to community and cross-cultural experience, aligning with Tlicho values.

Benefits

Generous relocation allowance

Northern Allowances

Mentorship and coaching

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Northern Indigenous Communities preferred.
• Completion of the N2N program mandatory.
• References from most recent supervisors required.

Responsibilities

• Promote self-regulation and culture-based education.
• Incorporate literacy strategies across all subjects.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities.

Skills

Cross-cultural experience

Adaptability

Individualized support

Differentiated instruction

Literacy strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Eligibility for NWT Teacher Certification

Job description

Anticipatory Posting for Teaching (JK-12) in All Specialist Areas and Program Support Services

Positions are anticipated in all Tlicho Communities: Behchoko, Whati, Gameti, and Wekweeti. Generous relocation and Northern Allowances are available. Mentorship, coaching, and the New 2 North conference will support your transition to the NWT. Salary is set by GNWT TQS on the GNWT / NWTTA Collective Agreement.

The Tlicho Community Services Agency seeks positive, committed educators willing to embrace four key priorities in Tlicho schools and classrooms: literacy/reading; health, wellness & student support; culture-based education; and the development of 21st-century learners and critical thinkers.

Requirements for all positions:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education
2. Eligibility for NWT Teacher Certification (all candidates must hold a NWT teaching license and a license in their home province)
3. Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (to be submitted at the time of job offer)
4. Completion of the N2N program (mandatory for all candidates as a condition of hire)
5. Experience in Northern Indigenous Communities is preferred
6. References from most recent supervisors

Positions:

Elementary, junior high, and senior high teachers are required for generalist multi-grade or single-grade, all subject areas as directed by the school principal. Support positions such as literacy coaches and program support teachers may also be available. Positions are term-based from August 2025 to June 2026.

The ideal candidate will promote self-regulation, culture-based education, and inquiry-based learning. All classrooms are inclusive, serving students of varying ability levels; experience in providing individualized support and differentiated instruction is essential. The regional focus on literacy requires applicants to incorporate literacy strategies across all subjects.

Applicants should have cross-cultural experience, a strong community commitment, and be adaptable to the Tlicho way of life outside school. The agency values ongoing professional development and expects active participation in Professional Learning Communities to enhance instructional practices and student learning outcomes.

Applications should be submitted via the GNWT job site at [e-mail] and/or by email to [e-mail].