Teacher - High School Math & Science

Government of Northwest Territories; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council is seeking a dedicated Math and Science Teacher for Echo Dene School, located in Fort Liard, Northwest Territories. This position involves delivering culturally relevant education to students in grades 7 to 12, planning multi-grade classes, and supporting diverse learning needs. Ideal candidates will possess a Professional Teaching Certificate and have experience in culturally responsive teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Experience in teaching multigrade and combined grade classes in grades 7 to 12.
• Understanding of how to use Universal Design for Learning.

Responsibilities

• Offer a holistic, culturally relevant teaching program.
• Support language and cultural heritage while addressing learning challenges.
• Plan and assess programs collaboratively.

Skills

Teamwork

Culturally relevant programming

Multi-grade teaching

Understanding of Universal Design for Learning

Education

Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate

Job description

Dehcho means "big river" - the Dene name for the Mackenzie River. In the Dehcho region, where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you'll find some of the grandest displays of the North's natural beauty.

Here, mountains rise to unclimbable heights, waterfalls roar between colossal canyons, and the big river runs past communities where traditional living remains vibrant and thriving. Big River. Big Mountains. Big Hearts.

Job Information

ECHO DENE SCHOOL
Fort Liard, Northwest Territories
The Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications for the position of
Math and Science Teacher
Grades 7 to 12
Starting Date: August 25, 2025
Open Until Filled

Fort Liard is nicknamed "Tropics of the North" because of its long, warm summers and winter chinooks. Only 23 km north of the BC/NT border, Fort Liard is only two hours north of Fort Nelson, British Columbia, and a short drive along the Alaska Highway to Stone Mountain, Muncho Lake and Liard Hot Springs Provincial Parks.

Echo Dene School is a JK-12 school located on the traditional territory of Acho Dene Koe First Nation. Echo Dene School has approximately one hundred twenty students from JK-12.
Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications from certified teachers who are dedicated to teaching and have experience and/or interest in the cultural, linguistic and traditional heritage of the Dene. The teacher will offer a holistic, culturally relevant program that supports the language and cultural heritage of the students and addresses the needs of all students who may have learning challenges in multi-grade classes.

Qualifications:
¿ Must hold or be eligible for a Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate.
¿ Experience in teaching multigrade and combined grade classes in grades 7 to 12.
¿ Ability to work as a team member in planning, delivery and assessment of programs and students.
¿ An understanding of how to use Universal Design for Learning to ensure all young people are engaged and learning every day.
¿ Successful experience providing culturally relevant programming
¿ Successful experience with BC Curriculum is considered an asset
¿ Successful experience teaching Math and Science at the high school level is considered an asset

GNWT Inquiries

Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified applicants will submit a resume and a cover letter, outlining how their specific qualifications align with the qualifications listed above , to [e-mail]

At the interview stage, candidates will be asked to submit three references, including current and past supervisors.

Candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) as well as a Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) from the RCMP if they are contacted for an interview.

Failure to provide a satisfactory CRC and VSC may deem the candidate disqualified from the competitive process.

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy

Information on salary and benefits, as outlined in the Northwest Territories Teachers' Association Collective Agreement are available on the following website:

Questions/inquiries about this position, please contact:
Paula Chin, Principal
[e-mail]
Reference number 2136