Full-Time Elementary Teacher

Northland School Division; Sputinow; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland School Division is seeking an Elementary Teacher for J.F. Dion School. The position involves delivering the Alberta curriculum to students in kindergarten to grade 6 at the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement, located 52 kilometres south of Cold Lake.

The successful candidate will plan daily lessons, provide timely feedback to families, and promote Cree language and culture within the curriculum while engaging with the school community. Application deadline is October 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate.
• Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.
• Successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Following the prescribed program of studies for each subject taught.
• Plan and execute daily lessons based on short, medium and long range planning.
• Provide feedback to students and parents in a regular, timely manner.
• Champion Cree language/culture revitalization and curriculum infusion.
• Support school-parent-community engagement.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and commit to collaborative-decision making.
• Promote differentiated instruction to meet diversity in learning needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd.)

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Full-Time Elementary Teacher

J.F.DionSchool

Northland School Division is seeking an Elementary Teacher at J.F. Dion School. The kindergarten to grade 6 school is located in the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement. The settlement is located 52 kilometres south of Cold Lake. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers.

Major Responsibilities include:

• Following the prescribed program of studies for each subject taught.
• Plan and execute daily lessons based on short, medium and long range planning.
• Provide feedback to students and parents in a regular, timely manner.
• Champion Cree language/culture revitalization and curriculum infusion.
• Support school-parent-community engagement.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and commit to collaborative-decision making.
• Promote differentiated instruction to meet diversity in learning needs.

Qualifications and Requirements include:

• Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate.
• Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.
• Successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.

Additionally, should the successful applicant receive a successful evaluation, there may be an opportunity to receive a continuous contract.

If you have leadership skills that can support literacy and language improvement through an Indigenous perspective at the school level and through Division goals, Northland School Division is the place for you.

Application deadline: October 13th, 2026.

Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.