Teacher - Humanities

Government of Northwest Territories; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Dehcho Divisional Education Council as a Humanities Teacher at Echo Dene School in Fort Liard. This position entails providing a culturally relevant education while catering to the needs of diverse learners. Ideal candidates hold a Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate and have experience in multi-grade classrooms, promoting the language and cultural heritage of the Dene. Open until filled, this opportunity allows you to impact students' educational experiences positively.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching multigrade and combined grade classes in JK-12.
• An understanding of how to use Universal Design for Learning.
• Experience with BC Curriculum is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Offer a holistic, culturally relevant program.
• Support language and cultural heritage.
• Address learning challenges in multi-grade classes.

Skills

Cultural Programming

Team Collaboration

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
Humanities 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 JK-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.
¿ Experience providing culturally relevant programming
¿ Experience with BC Curriculum is considered an asset
¿ Experience teaching Humanities 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 7248

More Information

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

Priority for Northwest Territories Teachers' Association positions shall be granted as follows:

• Priority 1: Teachers who have received official lay-off notice;
• Priority 2: Stage One Priority (S1P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories;
• Priority 3: Stage Two Priority (S2P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada, outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.;
• Priority 4: Indeterminate Teachers eligible for Transfer or Promotion and not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
• Priority 5: Term teachers not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
• Priority 6: NWT Resident Teachers not employed by the GNWT or included in Priorities 2 & 3;
• Priority 7: Teachers who are not residents of the NWT and who are not included in Priorities.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 26732

Salary Information

Salary for this position is currently Under Review.