Grade 3 Teacher

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Nawigizigweyas Education Centre (NEC) is a First Nations Kindergarten to Grade 12 school dedicated to quality education that respects and honors Saulteaux culture. We value strong relationships, inclusive teaching, and collaboration with families and community.

The Opportunity

NEC is seeking a resilient, enthusiastic, and organized Grade 3 Teacher who can create a structured classroom where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong classroom management, consistent follow-through, and the ability to adjust instruction for students working at different skill levels. Patience, sound judgement, and a constructive approach to challenges are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons aligned with Saskatchewan Grade 3 curriculum outcomes.

• Strengthen reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and mathematical understanding.

• Provide explicit instruction and targeted individual or small-group support based on assessment.

• Establish clear expectations and consistent routines for learning, transitions, and classroom participation.

• Teach social skills, independence, and respectful problem-solving.

• Respond to challenging behavior calmly and use appropriate de-escalation and restorative approaches.

• Adapt instruction and implement classroom supports identified in students’ individual plans.

• Maintain accurate assessment, attendance, behavior, and family-contact records.

• Communicate regularly with families about progress, strengths, and concerns.

• Collaborate with educational assistants, student services staff, and colleagues.

• Include culturally relevant learning and appropriate land-based experiences with community guidance.

• Participate in school activities, professional learning, and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education degree.

• Valid Saskatchewan Professional “A” Teaching Certificate.

• Valid Driver's License and Reliable Transportation.

• Demonstrated elementary teaching skills and strong classroom management.

• Knowledge of foundational literacy, numeracy, and differentiated instruction.

• Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills.

• Resilience, flexibility, and the ability to maintain professional relationships during difficult situations.

• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed education.

• Understanding of Saulteaux culture, or a willingness to learn and follow local cultural protocols.

Experience supporting students with learning gaps and working in a First Nations community are assets.