Full-Time Jr. High Teacher

Northland School Division; Paddle Prairie; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland School Division is seeking a Jr. High Teacher for Paddle Prairie School, located in the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement in northern Alberta. The role involves implementing prescribed curricula, planning daily lessons, and engaging with students, families, and the community.

The successful candidate will champion Cree language and culture, collaborate with staff and the community, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Prior rural/Indigenous teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold 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

• Follow 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

Teaching

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd.)

Alberta teaching certification

Teaching Quality Standard certificate

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Full-Time Jr. High Teacher

Paddle Prairie School

Northland School Division is seeking a Jr. High Teacher at Paddle Prairie School. The kindergarten to grade 12 school is located in the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. The settlement is 70 kilometers south of High Level, Alberta and 1 hour and 14 minutes north of Manning, Alberta. 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.

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.