GRADE 6 / JUNIOR HIGH TEACHER
Stoney Education Authority
Mini Thni Community School
Mînî Thnî, Alberta
Full-Time Teaching Position
Position Summary
Stoney Education Authority is seeking a caring, adaptable, and relationship-focused teacher to join the team at Mini Thni Community School.
SEA currently has flexibility in the teaching assignment and is open to placing the successful candidate in either a Grade 6 classroom or a Grade 6/7 split, depending on the candidate’s experience, strengths, and teaching interests.
This flexibility allows us to focus on finding the right educator while responding to the needs of the school and students.
TEACHING ENVIRONMENT
Class sizes are generally 20 students or fewer.
Each Junior High classroom has an Educational Assistant, and teachers also have access to specialized student supports including:
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Behaviour specialists
- Speech and Language services
- School administration and student-support personnel
The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative school team focused on student learning, engagement, well-being, and strong relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the Alberta curriculum
- Teach either a Grade 6 classroom or Grade 6/7 split assignment
- Build strong, respectful relationships with students
- Create a structured, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
- Work collaboratively with the classroom Educational Assistant
- Collaborate with specialists, support professionals, administration, and colleagues
- Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback
- Support student attendance, engagement, academic growth, and well-being
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and school leadership
- Participate in school activities, professional learning, and collaborative planning
- Incorporate culturally responsive and land-based learning opportunities where appropriate
- Demonstrate respect for Stoney Nakoda culture, language, community, and ways of knowing
Qualifications
Candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor of Education or equivalent recognized teaching qualification
- Eligibility for Alberta teacher certification
The Following Are Considered Assets
- Experience teaching upper elementary or Junior High students
- Experience teaching multiple subject areas
- Strong classroom-management and relationship-building skills
- Experience supporting diverse learning needs
- Experience in First Nations, Indigenous, rural, or community-based education
Early-career teachers and experienced educators are both encouraged to apply.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary placement is based on education and recognized teaching experience in accordance with SEA’s applicable teacher salary grid.
Eligible employees also have access to SEA’s employee group benefits program in accordance with applicable plan terms.
WHY JOIN STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY
This Position Offers
- Smaller class sizes
- An Educational Assistant in each Junior High classroom
- Access to multidisciplinary student supports
- Collaborative school leadership
- Opportunities for culturally responsive and land-based learning
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and community
- A teaching environment where individual student needs can receive meaningful attention
About Stoney Education Authority
Stoney Education Authority serves students across the Stoney Nakoda Nation and is committed to learning environments grounded in strong relationships, student well-being, academic growth, culture, language, and community.
Educators are encouraged to bring curiosity, humility, flexibility, and a willingness to learn alongside students, families, colleagues, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members.
Application Requirements
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Alberta Teaching Certificate or confirmation of eligibility
- TQS statement, if available
Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check, and satisfactory professional references.
