Grade 5 Teacher-AHTAHKAKOHP

GRADE 5 TEACHER – AHTAHKAKOHP

Chief Ahtahkakohp School is a Pre-k to grade 12 educational institution located on the Ahtahkakohp Cree Nation in north central Saskatchewan (Canwood, SK).

The Ahtahkakohp Cree Nation is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to fill the full-time position of a Grade 5 teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Nurture, support and guide young learners

• Prepare engaging lessons and interactive learning activities/materials

• Conduct formal and informal assessment of students

• Incorporate appropriate technology and media in lesson planning

• Facilitate learning activities both within the classroom setting and outdoors

• Participate in co-curricular school activities

• Promote a maintain high standards of behavior, respect and safety within the class-room

• Support families with open, ongoing communication

• Participate in professional development

• Prepare course timelines and materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts

• Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives that follow SK curriculum standards

• Use information in Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) to strategically adapt instructional materials

• Work collaboratively with specialist and homeroom teachers to support the development of integrated lessons and units

• Present materials in logical manner and in appropriate qualities

• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety within classroom

• Uphold Ahtahkakohp Code of Conduct, provide appropriate consequences and contact homeroom teachers/parents when required

• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions

• Incorporate appropriate technology and media in lesson planning

• Formal and informal ongoing assessment of students, including report cards, progress reports and marking

• Develop a positive, safe culture through actions and words

• Integrate social responsibility and kindness into daily teaching and routines

• Be available to students outside of class time

Position Qualifications

• Possess or be in application of a valid SK Teaching Certificate

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in education

• Understands and uses current literacy practices and teaching strategies

• Models a strong work ethic as well as high standards of commitment

• Must have an awareness and appreciation of Native culture

• Fosters school mission, values and sense of community through student-centered decisions

• Effectively communicates with staff, parents and students

• Maintains professionalism through all school interactions and activities

• Collaborates with colleagues in Junior and Senior School positions

• Values continual growth and development of school programs and curriculum