Teacher - Grade 7-9

gov; Łutsel K'e; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: 95,232–153,748 CAD

Northern Allowance: 18,138 CAD/year

Relocation expenses

Administrative stipend

Job summary

The South Slave Divisional Education Council invites applications for a qualified educator to teach across grades 7–12 at Lutsel K'e Dene School. You will deliver engaging, student-centered instruction in a northern community that values Dene culture and collaborative learning.

Eligible for NWT teaching certification, you will join a team dedicated to high educational standards and culturally responsive teaching, with a strong focus on land-based and experiential learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and eligibility for NWT teaching certification.
• Experience teaching in middle years (Grades 7–9) preferred.
• Strong understanding of inclusive education and differentiated instruction.
• Experience working in Indigenous or northern communities is an asset.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction across subject areas.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Use differentiated instruction to meet a wide range of learning needs.
• Support students' social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
• Integrate Dene culture, traditions, and ways of knowing into classroom learning.
• Participate in and support land-based and experiential learning opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with families and community members.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to enhance student success.
• Assess and monitor student progress to guide instruction.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Culturally responsive teaching

Relationship-building

Indigenous/community experience

Education

Bachelor of Education (or equivalent)

Job description

Department: South Slave Divisional Education Council

Join the dedicated team at SSDEC, responsible for delivering exceptional K-12 education to five vibrant communities in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories. Our eight schools are the heart of communities rich in northern traditions and boast a combined student population of 1,300.

Job Information

Your New Community:

Located on the scenic east arm of the Great Slave Lake in a wilderness setting, Lutsel K'e (population 350) is the most northern traditional Chipewyan community in the NWT. With unrivalled natural beauty, the deepest fresh water in the western hemisphere producing trophy sized lake trout, traditional hunting, trapping and artwork as centre pieces of the culture, the community is unique in the South Slave. As a fly-in community, Lutsel K'e is linked to southern destinations via daily scheduled air service to Yellowknife. Lutsel K'e is home to the Lutsel K'e Dene School (JK-12). With a dedicated teaching staff, and recent retrofit and technology upgrades, the school serves the educational needs of a predominantly Chipewyan student population. At Lutsel K'e Dene School, a high value is placed on the promotion of respect, self-worth, community, and high educational standards from both the Dene and Western perspectives.

About the Role

The successful candidate will deliver a range of subjects to students at a variety of levels, while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. This role requires a flexible educator who values relationship-building, cultural responsiveness, and student-centered learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction across subject areas
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment
• Use differentiated instruction to meet a wide range of learning needs
• Support students' social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement
• Integrate Dene culture, traditions, and ways of knowing into classroom learning
• Participate in and support land-based and experiential learning opportunities
• Build positive relationships with families and community members
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to enhance student success
• Assess and monitor student progress to guide instruction

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) and eligibility for NWT teaching certification
• Experience teaching in middle years (Grades 7¿9) preferred
• Strong understanding of inclusive education and differentiated instruction
• Experience working in Indigenous or northern communities is an asset
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and ongoing professional growth

Preferred Attributes

• Interest in land-based education and outdoor learning
• Ability to adapt teaching to a multi-grade or dynamic classroom environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to engage in community life and school events

Who You Are:

• Passionate leader and educator
• Familiar with the Fisher and Frey instructional model
• Collaborative spirit, with a dedication to our educational priorities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: approximately $95,232 - $153,748 annually
• Additional benefits including a Northern Allowance ($18,138/year) and relocation
  expenses, as well as an administrative stipend.
• Opportunity to be part of a community with rich cultural heritage
• Eligibility for NWT teacher certification
• Satisfactory criminal records and vulnerable sector checks (post-interview stage)

Note:

• Please indicate your eligibility for priority consideration under the GNWT's Indigenous Employment Policy
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies
• We are an affirmative action employer and promote a smoke-free work environment

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGALROAD
BOX876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
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Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.