Primary Teacher

Northland School Division; Sputinow; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland School Division invites applications for a Full Time Primary Teacher at J.F. Dion School, with a start date of August 31, 2026, in the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement, 52 km south of Cold Lake, Alberta.

The role requires following the prescribed program, planning lessons, providing feedback to students and families, championing Cree language and culture, and collaborating with the school community to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Alberta teaching certification and TQS certificate.
• Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.
• Experience teaching in rural and/or Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed program of studies for each subject.
• Plan and deliver daily lessons with short/medium/long range planning.
• Provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Champion Cree language/culture revitalization in curriculum infusion.
• Support school-parent-community engagement.
• Collaborate with staff through collaborative-decision making.
• Promote differentiated instruction for diverse learning needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Differentiated instruction

Cree language infusion

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd.)

Alberta Teaching Certification

Teaching Quality Standard certificate

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Full Time - Primary Teacher

J.F. Dion School

Northland School Division is seeking a Primary Teacher at J.F. Dion School. The start date of this position will be August 31st, 2026. 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.