Sahtu Divisional Education Council.
Chief T’Selehye School.
Job Information
The Sahtu Divisional Education Council is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and highly motivated Elementary Teacher for a term position, beginning August 30, 2021.
The candidate must have or be completing a Bachelor of Education degree and be eligible for a Northwest Territories Teaching Certificate.
The following criteria will be important considerations in the hiring process:
Willingness and skill to implement best practices in Elementary teaching and a thorough understanding of play-based, inquiry-based, outcomes-based and cooperative learning
Willingness and skill to infuse Dene Kede language and culture throughout classroom activities as a co-learner and lead learner in the classroom
Deep understanding of inclusive and trauma-informed practices with mindfulness and self-regulation as foundational to classroom culture
Strong skills in direct reading instruction using the Comprehensive (Balanced) Literacy framework and utilizing divisional tools and resources such as Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessments, Literacy Place, Fountas and Pinnell Classroom, and Levelled Literacy Intervention
Strong skills in writing instruction and methodologies that value creativity and place-based approaches, while using differentiation and inclusive practices to reach all students
Strong skills in interactive hands-on numeracy where math learning is fun, challenging and curriculum-aligned and where formative assessments are integrated in daily and weekly planning to support student success. Number talks are daily routines and mathematical thinking, mathematical vocabulary, and manipulatives are integrated.
Strong collaboration skills as teachers work together to improve students’ holistic outcomes
Embrace strong connections with community and be open to engage fully in the rich cultural and extracurricular life of the school
Chief T’Selehye School (JK – 12) – Fort Good Hope
Teacher (1.0 Term) – Anticipated start date: August 30.
Closing date: Open until filled
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documentation to [email protected]
Cover letter outlining suitability for the position
Resume detailing experience and qualifications with the names of three references (must include current supervisor)
A criminal records check, including vulnerable sector check, is a prerequisite to employment.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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