Teachers - 2025-2026 School Year

St. Clement's School; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate educators for various teaching positions in the Tlicho Communities. This role emphasizes the importance of literacy, health, wellness, and culture-based education while fostering critical thinking among students. The successful candidates will embrace a collaborative teaching environment, actively promote self-regulation, and adapt to diverse learning needs. With generous relocation allowances and mentorship opportunities, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students while experiencing the rich culture of the North. If you are committed to educational excellence and community involvement, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Generous relocation allowance

Mentorship/coaching

New 2 North conference

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education and eligibility for NWT Teacher Certification required.
• Experience in Northern Indigenous Communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote self-regulation and culture-based education in the classroom.
• Engage in ongoing professional dialogue about instructional practices.

Skills

Literacy Strategies

Differentiated Instruction

Cross-Cultural Experience

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Eligibility for NWT Teacher Certification

Job description

Anticipatory Posting for Teaching (JK-12) in all specialist areas, and Program Support Services (Literacy Coaches/PSTs). Positions are anticipated in all Tlicho Communities - Behchoko, Whati, Gameti, and Wekweeti. Generous relocation and Northern Allowances. Mentorship/coaching as well as New 2 North conference to help you with the transition to the NWT. Salary set by GNWT TQS on the GNWT/NWTTA Collective Agreement.

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is looking for positive and committed educators capable and willing to embrace the implementation of four key priorities/initiatives in the Tlicho schools and classrooms: literacy/reading; health, wellness & student support; culture-based education; and the development of 21^st century learners / critical thinkers.

Requirements for all positions:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education;
2. Eligibility for NWT Teacher Certification (all candidates will be required to hold a NWT teaching license and a licence in your home province);
3. Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (submitted at time of job offer);
4. New to the North Training (all candidates must complete the N2N program as a condition of hire);
5. Experience in Northern Indigenous Communities is preferred;
6. Your most recent supervisors will be required for references.

Elementary/Secondary/Specialist Teachers – All Tlicho Schools (TERM positions from August 2025 - June 2026)

1. Term position for the 2025-2026 school year.
2. Elementary, junior high, and senior high teachers required for generalist multi-grade, or single grade, all subject areas as directed by the school principal. Possibly school support positions such as literacy coaches, program support teachers, and others.
3. The appropriate candidate will be prepared to actively promote self-regulation, culture-based education, and an inquiry-based learning model in the classroom.
4. All classrooms are inclusive and comprise students who span varying ability levels, so ideal applicants will be experienced in offering individualized student support plans and differentiated instructional strategies accordingly.
5. The TCSA has a school-wide focus on literacy that aligns directly to the regional strategic plan in education, so the successful applicant must be prepared to include literacy strategies in their instruction across all subject areas.
6. The most appropriate candidate will be an exemplary educator with cross-cultural experience and a strong commitment to community, students, and a cross-cultural team environment.
7. Flexibility, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a willingness to become involved in the Tlicho way of life outside of the school are a must.
8. The TCSA embraces a philosophy of continuing professional learning and growth specifically tied to high levels of student learning. Candidates must be prepared to engage in ongoing collaborative and professional dialogue about their instructional, assessment, and reporting practice insofar as it relates to student learning. Active and positive participation in Professional Learning Communities is a required approach to ongoing professional growth in our region.

Please submit applications via the GNWT job site at [e-mail] and/or by email to [e-mail]