Elementary Physical & Health Education Teacher

Mundo Peetabeck Education Authority; Fort Albany; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free housing with internet

Group insurance benefits

Travel allowance

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Dental, health, life insurance

Job summary

Mundo Peetabeck Education Authority seeks an Elementary Physical & Health Education Teacher to deliver the Ontario curriculum, focusing on physical literacy, healthy living, and collaborative learning within a Cree community setting.

Ideal candidate will hold an OCT certificate, bring knowledge of First Nations culture, and be able to work independently or with a team while promoting traditional activities and land-based learning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching and First Nations culture.
• Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
• Experience leading school sports and wellness programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, and assess Elementary Physical Education & Health per Ontario curriculum.
• Promote physical literacy, healthy active living, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Integrate First Nations culture and traditional games into the curriculum with the Language&Cultural coordinator.
• Maintain gym equipment and safety standards; enforce classroom and gymnasium management.
• Participate in ongoing Professional Development.
• Provide progress information to the Principal for reports.
• Coordinate meetings with parents and other professionals as needed.
• Follow Board policies and stay updated; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

First Nations culture knowledge

Land-based learning

Computer literacy

Education

Ontario OCT certification

Job description

MUNDO PEETABECK EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Fort Albany First Nation is Cree Nation community along the west coast of James Bay. With a population of approximately 1,200 people within the community itself, Fort Albany First Nation serves around 5,000 band members that it shares with Kashechewan First Nation.

Mundo Peetabeck Education Authorities mission and vision statements are to focus life-long learning for all by promoting traditional values, retention of Cree language and achieving student success while maintaining a safe and positive environment. Mundo Peetabeck will provide the leadership to motivate and encourage all residents to work together to benefit the future aspirations of the community. To ensure the continuation of traditional values, enhance community involvement, provide personal and academic support by implementing Seven Grandfather Teachings. Teamwork with everyone involved and also sharing our traditional values with everyone in the community.

POSITION: Elementary Physical & Health Education Teacher

Job Types: Full-time

Included Benefits

• Teacher housing is rent-free and internet is included
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Plus incentive-free rent
• Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan
• Great West Life Dental, Health, and Life insurance.
• Travel 7500.00 a year

License/Certification

• Only applicants with (OCT) Ontario College of Teachers certification are accepted. IF you do not hold OCT please do not apply.

• As our ideal candidate for this role, you will have knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices and be able to integrate First Nations cultural knowledge, land-based learning, and traditional physical activities/games into the Physical Education curriculum. In addition, you will have excellent computer literacy skills, along with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Experience as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher or leading school sports and wellness programs is a strong asset.

  You will need to be a member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing, demonstrate a strong professional work ethic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills and classroom/gymnasium management abilities. Knowledge of First Nations culture and experience working with First Nations students is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, teaching, and assessing Elementary Physical Education & Health concepts, on par with the Ontario curriculum
• Promoting physical literacy, healthy active living, teamwork, and sportsmanship among elementary students.
• Incorporating First Nation cultural knowledge and traditional games and outdoor/land-based movement into the curriculum in collaboration with the Language and Cultural coordinator
• Maintaining gym equipment, safety standards and structured behaviour management strategies during physical activities.
• Participating in ongoing Professional Development
• Providing necessary information to the Principal for student progress reports
• Coordinating meetings with parents and other professionals when necessary
• Keeping appropriate records and informing administration and staff of relevant student or family contacts.
• You will need an Ontario Teaching Certificate
• Knowledge of First Nations culture and experience with First Nations students is an asset, along with possessing excellent interpersonal skills and classroom management skills.
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.