Elementary School Teacher

South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC); Hay River; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational organization as an Elementary School Teacher specializing in Physical Education. The role presents an opportunity to impact student learning in an inclusive setting while collaborating with dedicated educators. This full-time position is term-based, starting August 2025, and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Northern Allowance of approx. $5,348

Relocation expenses

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education required.
• Experience working with students with complex needs.
• Familiarity with trauma informed care and working in Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach literacy, numeracy, and social responsibility as part of the educational curriculum.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Socio-emotional regulation

Trauma informed care

Balanced literacy approaches

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

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Location: Hay River, Princess Alexandra School

Divisional Region: The South Slave Divisional Education Council is looking for a positive and committed educator, capable and willing to work collaboratively and embrace the implementation of three key priorities in the South Slave schools and classrooms: literacy, numeracy and social responsibility.

Position

Teachers (1.0 FTE) - term for the 2025/26 school year

Specialization: Elementary School - Physical Education

Start date - August 25th, 2025 - June 26th, 2026

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education
• Experience working with students with complex needs, socio-emotional regulation, behavioural challenges.
• Familiarity with trauma informed care and working in Indigenous communities
• Familiarity with Balanced literacy approaches
  
  

Application Process

Please submit a current resume, cover letter, philosophy of education and three references to Tara Boudreau, Principal at [e-mail]

Compensation and Salary: Salary dependent on qualifications - ranging from $91,000 to $147,000 per year plus a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance of approx. $5,348 and relocation expenses.

For more information, the NWT Teachers' Association Collective Agreement is online: https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agreement

Further information about teaching the NWT can be found at: https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/services/prospective-teacher-information

For more information about us, visit us on the web at www.ssdec.net.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education

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