Grade 6, Junior High Teacher

Simplication; Morley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoney Education Authority is seeking a caring, adaptable teacher for Mini Thni Community School in Mînî Thnî, Alberta. The role may be Grade 6 or Grade 6/7 split, depending on experience and interests. The school emphasizes student learning, engagement, well-being, and strong relationships.

The environment features small class sizes, an Educational Assistant in Junior High, and access to supports from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and other specialists. Collaboration with staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor of Education or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Eligibility for Alberta teacher certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the Alberta curriculum.
• Teach Grade 6 or Grade 6/7 split as assigned.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students.

Skills

Relationship building

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Eligibility for Alberta teacher certification

Job description

GRADE 6 / JUNIOR HIGH TEACHER

Stoney Education Authority
Mini Thni Community School
Mînî Thnî, Alberta
Full-Time Teaching Position

POSITION SUMMARY

Stoney Education Authority is seeking a caring, adaptable, and relationship-focused teacher to join the team at Mini Thni Community School.

SEA currently has flexibility in the teaching assignment and is open to placing the successful candidate in either a Grade 6 classroom or a Grade 6/7 split, depending on the candidate’s experience, strengths, and teaching interests.

This flexibility allows us to focus on finding the right educator while responding to the needs of the school and students.

TEACHING ENVIRONMENT

Class sizes are generally 20 students or fewer.

Each Junior High classroom has an Educational Assistant, and teachers also have access to specialized student supports including:

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Behaviour specialists
• Speech and Language services
• School administration and student-support personnel

The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative school team focused on student learning, engagement, well‑being, and strong relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the Alberta curriculum
• Teach either a Grade 6 classroom or Grade 6/7 split assignment
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students
• Create a structured, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
• Work collaboratively with the classroom Educational Assistant
• Collaborate with specialists, support professionals, administration, and colleagues
• Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback
• Support student attendance, engagement, academic growth, and well‑being
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and school leadership
• Participate in school activities, professional learning, and collaborative planning
• Incorporate culturally responsive and land-based learning opportunities where appropriate
• Demonstrate respect for Stoney Nakoda culture, language, community, and ways of knowing

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor of Education or equivalent recognized teaching qualification
• Eligibility for Alberta teacher certification

The following are considered assets:

• Experience teaching upper elementary or Junior High students
• Experience teaching multiple subject areas
• Strong classroom-management and relationship-building skills
• Experience supporting diverse learning needs
• Experience in First Nations, Indigenous, rural, or community-based education

Early-career teachers and experienced educators are both encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary placement is based on education and recognized teaching experience in accordance with SEA’s applicable teacher salary grid.

Eligible employees also have access to SEA’s employee group benefits program in accordance with applicable plan terms.

WHY JOIN STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This position offers:

• Smaller class sizes
• An Educational Assistant in each Junior High classroom
• Access to multidisciplinary student supports
• Collaborative school leadership
• Opportunities for culturally responsive and land-based learning
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and community
• A teaching environment where individual student needs can receive meaningful attention

ABOUT STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Stoney Education Authority serves students across the Stoney Nakoda Nation and is committed to learning environments grounded in strong relationships, student well‑being, academic growth, culture, language, and community.

Educators are encouraged to bring curiosity, humility, flexibility, and a willingness to learn alongside students, families, colleagues, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check, and satisfactory professional references.