Guidance/Life Skills Teacher – Alaqsite’w Gitpu School

Listuguj; Listuguj; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a dedicated Guidance/Life Skills Teacher to enhance students' social and emotional growth through practical skill development. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education and have experience in counseling, specifically in a First Nation context. This role involves collaboration with educators and delivering lessons on essential life skills such as communication, time management, and problem-solving. Applications must be submitted by June 24, 2025, to the HR department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Certified Counselor preferred.
• 2 years of counseling experience minimum.

Responsibilities

• Organize counseling programs and assess needs.
• Teach practical life skills through real-life scenarios.
• Conduct educational assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of Mi’gmaq culture

Counseling skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Provincial Teaching Certificate

Job description

Title: Guidance/Life Skills Teacher – Alaqsite’w Gitpu School

Start Date: August 25, 2025

Term: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Accountable to: Listuguj Education Directorate

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Summary of Function:

The Alaqsite’w Gitpu School is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to work with our students to develop practical life skills that will support their social emotional growth. The incumbent will be delivering programs under the following topics: communication, social skills, time management, cooking and nutrition, financial literacy, household tasks, problem solving, emotional regulation, decision making and critical thinking, stress management, and positive self-image. The Guidance/Life Skills Teacher will work in collaboration with the Guidance Counselor and Methods & Resource Department and will report to the Vice Principal of Special Education.

Job Duties:

• Maintain a professional image and demeanor with all employees, management, executives and visitors at all times.
• Organizes the counseling program by assessing needs, setting goals, and formulating a plan of action and program evaluation.
• Initiates and coordinates school-wide guidance and counseling activities.
• Seeks input from teachers and staff in order to make decisions about the school counseling program.
• Advocates for all students.
• Assist teachers with the integration of guidance activities into the curriculum/classroom.
• Shares appropriate information about students with school personnel, parents and community agencies.
• Makes referrals of students to school and community programs.
• Conducts non-standardized educational assessment according to professional practices.
• Create and implement lesson plans that cover a range of life skills.
• Teach practical skills through demonstrations, activities, and real-life scenarios.
• Evaluate student’s progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals.
• Support teachers in behavior management.
• Will work with students of all grade levels.
• Deliver antibullying modules.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education and/or Provincial Teaching Certificate and/or Certified Counselor.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in counseling or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Mi’gmaq culture and community.
• Must provide a Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation needs, issues, concerns and aspirations.
• In accordance with the LMG policy, priority will be given to qualified Listuguj First Nation applicants in accordance with our commitment to Indigenous employment equity.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to:

LMG Human Resources

17 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec) G0C 2R0

[e-mail]

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Tuesday, June 24, 2025