Middle Years Teacher

Job Posting: Middle Years Teacher at Nawigizigweyas Education Centre

Location: Nawigizigweyas Education Centre, Yellow Quill First Nation, Saskatchewan

About Us:

At Nawigizigweyas Education Centre, we are dedicated to providing 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 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