Grade 4/5 Teacher

Stoney Education Authority; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stoney Education Authority is seeking a passionate Grade 4/5 teacher for maternity leave coverage at Nakoda Elementary. This unique opportunity emphasizes cultural connections and community-driven education, offering professional development in Indigenous pedagogy while integrating outdoor learning and Stoney Nakoda values.

Benefits

Access to Outdoor Education facilities

Ongoing professional development in Indigenous pedagogy

Dedicated team of specialists (OT, SLP, psychologists)

Welcoming and culturally vibrant school community

Qualifications

• Certification eligible for Alberta Teaching Certificate required.
• Experience in a split-grade setting preferred.
• Commitment to Indigenous education and culturally responsive teaching essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach core subjects to a Grade 4/5 split class.
• Integrate Stoney Nakoda language and values into teaching.
• Collaborate with a supportive team focused on Indigenous pedagogy.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Culturally responsive teaching

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Tools

Fountas & Pinnell assessment tools

Alberta provincial screenings

Job description

Maternity Leave Coverage

About Nakoda Elementary & Stoney Education Authority

At Nakoda Elementary School, we are part of a vibrant and growing learning community that places students, culture, and land at the heart of all we do. Located on Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation territory in Mînî Thnî, Alberta, our school serves students from preschool to Grade 5 and is deeply committed to fostering holistic, culturally grounded, and academically strong learners.

Stoney Education Authority (SEA) supports all schools for our Nations with a shared commitment to:

• Early literacy and strong foundational skills
• Stoney Nakoda language and culture integration
• Land-based and outdoor education
• Staff wellness and professional collaboration
• Inclusive and diversified learning supports
  
  

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Grade 4/5 teacher to cover a maternity leave for the 2025–2026 school year. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team and to make a lasting impact in a culturally rich, community-driven school environment.

You will teach all core subjects to a Grade 4/5 split class, working within a school that emphasizes cultural connections, curriculum-aligned outdoor learning, and the integration of Stoney Nakoda language and values into everyday teaching.

What We Offer

• A dedicated team of educators including land-based learning coordinators, language specialists, and student support services (OT, SLP, psychology, behavior specialists)
• Access to an Outdoor Education department and facilities, with support for planning and integrating land-based curriculum
• Ongoing professional development in Indigenous pedagogy, literacy and numeracy strategies, and inclusive education
• Competitive salary in alignment with SEA teacher compensation guidelines
• A welcoming and culturally vibrant school community with strong Elder involvement
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and valid Alberta Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for certification)
• Experience teaching or willingness to teach in a split-grade setting
• Commitment to Indigenous education, Truth and Reconciliation, and culturally responsive teaching
• Strong classroom management and differentiated instruction skills
• Ability to build caring and respectful relationships with students, families, and community members
• Familiarity with assessment tools such as Fountas & Pinnell, and Alberta provincial screenings is an asset
• Experience or interest in outdoor education and land-based learning is strongly encouraged
  
  

Join Our Team

This is more than just a teaching job—it's a chance to be part of something meaningful. At Nakoda Elementary, every day is a chance to inspire, connect, and walk alongside our students as they grow into proud, capable, and culturally grounded young people.

Come teach where the land teaches too.