Sahtú Divisional Education Council
invites qualified applicants for:
Grade 7 - 9 Teacher
Location: Tulita
Send your resume to: teach@sahtudec.ca
The Sahtu Region of the Northwest Territories invites applications from dynamic educators wishing to contribute to vibrant progressive educational communities. Located in spectacular pristine natural environments, the work offers incredible authentic experiences, in addition to access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the world. With salaries and benefits among the highest and class sizes among the smallest in Canada, you will find your niche to grow, contribute and excel. Early, mid and late career educators contribute to the diversity of skills we seek in our teams. Offering frequent targeted and highly relevant professional development, along with mentorship for teachers new to the north, the Sahtu is intent on growing highly responsive teaching professionals that best serve the children, youth and families of our region. Come for a year, or stay for a fulfilling career - the Sahtu welcomes you - and promises a rich and rewarding teaching experience within highly supportive professional environments.
We are seeking a Grade 7-9 mulitilevel teacher for the community of Tulita.
Required education and recommended knowledge, qualifications and experience:
- Must hold or be eligible for an NWT Teaching Certificate
- Bachelor of Education degree
- Working knowledge of the BC and Northwest Territories curricula
- Willingness and skill to implement best practices in middle school level teaching and a thorough understanding of inquiry-based and competency-based learning.
- A deep understanding of inclusive and trauma-informed practices with mindfulness and self-regulation as foundational to classroom culture.
- Strong skills in direct reading instruction using the Comprehensive (Balanced) Literacy framework and utilizing divisional tools and resources, such as Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessments and Levelled Literacy Intervention.
- Strong skills in interactive hands-on numeracy where math learning is fun, challenging and curriculum-aligned and where formative assessments are integrated in daily and weekly planning to support student success. Number talks are daily routines and mathematical thinking, mathematical vocabulary, and manipulatives are integrated.
- Ability to Indigenize content and pedagogy to leverage student success
- Embrace strong connections with community and be open to engage fully in the rich cultural and extracurricular life of the school
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications and ranges from $95,232 - $153,748 per annum, plus an attractive benefits package including a Northern Living Allowance in the range of $28K and relocation expenses.
A vulnerable sector check is a requirement.
For information, the NWT Teachers’ Collective Agreement is available online at https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agreement