WAHSA Teacher

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC); Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

N Wahsa Distance Education Centre, operated by Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC), offers secondary education to northern communities via Radio/Zoom classes and Independent Learning courses from Wahsa Distance Education Centre in Sioux Lookout, ON.

The role emphasizes delivering courses, tutoring and counseling, with emphasis on First Nations culture and traditions; OCT membership and QECO-based steps are required, with full-time permanent employment.

Qualifications

• QECO rating required and acts as salary basis.
• Ontario College of Teachers membership in good standing.
• English teachable preferred.
• Experience teaching First Nation students is an asset.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Sensitivity to First Nations culture and traditions.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Deliver distance education courses via radio/Zoom and online platforms.
• Provide instructional support, tutoring and academic counseling.
• Coordinate with First Nation communities and local support systems.

Skills

Computer literacy

Cultural sensitivity

First Nations culture

Education

OCT membership in good standing

QECO rating eligible

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WAHSA TEACHER

WAHSA DISTANCE EDUCATION CENTRE

Sioux Lookout, ON

Wahsa Distance Education Centre is operated by the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council under the direction of District Area Chiefs and First Nation communities. Wahsa provides secondary education services to northern communities across the Sioux Lookout District by Radio/Zoom classes, software and Independent Learning courses. Wahsa develops, delivers, and co-ordinates courses, training and support services in consultation with participating First Nations. Students receive instruction, instructional packages, tutoring, and academic counseling through local and central support systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Special consideration given to candidates with Intermediate/Senior qualifications
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• English teachable preferred
• Experience teaching First Nation students an asset
• Computer literacy
• A sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and traditions
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

POSITION:

Permanent/Full-time

SALARY:

Based on QECO rating (Years 0 to 11) as follows:

• A1 - $54,280 - $89,063
• A2 - $56,513 - $95,029
• A3 - $60,967 - $102,973
• A4 - $63,862 - $109,533

All staff are compensated 13 weeks of vacation either with vacation days, monetary compensation or a combination of both

NNEC does not supply teacher housing or accommodations for staff.

www.nnec.on.ca