Grade 1 Teacher

Employment Opportunity

Grade 1 Teacher

2026-2027 School Year Fixed-Term Contract

Birch Narrows Dene Community School is seeking applications to fill the position of Grade 1 Teacher. Birch Narrows Dene Nation is a community of approximately 750-800 people situated in beautiful Northern Saskatchewan. The school accommodates students from Grades N-12. The school features a gym with change rooms, a multi-purpose room, a library, a home economics room, PAA room, science and computer labs, and several resource areas.

BNDCS is proud to establish a community of learners through positive relationships which promote Dene/Cree/Michif cultures, languages, and traditional knowledge. The school has a cabin and offers Land-Based education, which incorporates a holistic approach to bridging Indigenous ways of knowing and academics to prepare students to succeed in the education system.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Education degree or higher from an accredited institution.

· Eligible for a Saskatchewan Professional “A” or Provisional Professional “A” teaching certificate.

· Have a working knowledge of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples and to integrate their culture, values and history into the curriculum.

· Have high standards and expectations for academic achievement.

· Have excellent classroom management skills, and able to utilize and demonstrate positive classroom/behavior management strategies.

· Accommodate and include special needs children by adjusting teaching styles and curriculum as required for inclusion.

· Committed to completing the school year.

·         We offer our employees: STF Provincial Salary Grid; Northern Allowance; Comprehensive Benefits Package & Pension Plan including CPP; with a signing bonus; and Professional Development/Workshops.

Interested applicants are invited to submit: A letter of application, resume stating qualifications and work experience, copies of credentials, current RCMP Security Clearance (Criminal Record Check inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector Check), a copy of your valid driver’s license, and three (3) recent professional supervisory references.

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For more information, please contact the BNDCS Principal at 306-894-2077 or the BNDN HR @ 306-894-2030

Deadline: Open until filled

BNDCS sincerely appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications,

however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.