Job Posting: High School ELA Teacher at Nawigizigweyas Education Centre
Location: Nawigizigweyas Education Centre, Yellow Quill First Nation, Saskatchewan
About Us:
At Nawigizigweyas Education Centre, we provide quality education that respects and honors Saulteaux culture while meeting the diverse academic needs of our students. Our mission is to create a supportive and engaging learning environment that inspires both students and educators alike.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Design and deliver engaging lessons, content and materials, in line with the Saulteaux Curriculum for Yellow Quill First Nation
· Vary learning mediums (for example: digital, visual, learning through action) in order to account for differences in learning preferences
· Provide a safe, enriching, engaging environment for students to learn and feel supported
· Conduct baseline assessments and follow up with formal and informal assessments to gauge learners’ progress
· Evaluate student progress and prepare reports for parents and other members of staff
· Mark students’ work, assessments and tests, providing grades or notes for improvement and ensuring positives are emphasized to encourage learning
· Communicating with learners, other teaching staff, stakeholders and parents and caregivers
· Manage student behavior with behavior management plans, keep records of behavior, and monitor progress
· Keep up to date with essential policies and standards, including child protection and safeguarding
· Participate in continued professional development and professional learning communities through collaboration with peers to enhance education for each student
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s of Education Degree
· Valid Professional “A” Teaching Certificate
· Strong understanding of Saulteaux Culture preferred and or willing to learn
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Commitment to being innovative and adaptive to teaching techniques and methods that meet the diverse needs of students
· Ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage with the community
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary and benefits package
· Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
· Supportive and inclusive school culture