Humanities Teacher

Job Opportunity - High School Humanities Teacher Required for the 2024/25 School Year

DEPARTMENT: MCFN – Education

REPORTING TO: Director of Education/Principal

DURATION: Full-Time, Temporary Employee

LOCATION: Fort Chipewyan, AB

We are currently seeking a teacher to join our team at the Fort Chipewyan Community High School (1 High School –Humanities Teacher).

The Mikisew Cree Education Authority seeks a candidate with high professional standards who is willing to personalize learning to meet the needs of our students. We run a community-based education program that focuses on land-based learning and traditional teachings, while following the Alberta Program of Studies. With employment, candidate will have the opportunity to participate in land-based learning, travel through field trips, postsecondary institution tours and more.

Fort Chipewyan Community High School was the 2023 Indspire National

Organization Award recipient. (https://indspire.ca/events/guiding-the-journey/)

Responsibilities

▪ Builds positive and productive relationships with students, parents/guardians, peers and other in the school and local community to support student learning.

▪ Engages in career-long professional learning and critical reflection to improve teaching and learning.

▪ Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the Alberta Program of Studies High School Humanities curriculum.

▪ Applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective planning and instruction practices to meet the learning needs of every student.

▪ Establishes, promotes, and sustains inclusive learning environments where diversity is embraced and every student is welcomed, cared for, respected, and safe.

▪ Develops and applies foundational knowledge about Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Metis for the benefit of all the students.

▪ Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the legal frameworks and policies that provide the foundations for the Alberta Education system.

▪ Willingness to participate in community activities, events, and programming will exponentially support student and family relationship; therefore, increasing academic excellence and cultural, language and place understanding.

▪ Additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

▪ Bachelor of Education degree and a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate. Experience working in Indigenous

Communities is considered an asset.

▪ Aspiration for excellence in all competencies of the Teaching Quality Standard.

▪ Ability to work under minimal supervision.

▪ Knowledge of the Woodland Cree and/or Dene culture is desired.

▪ Valid class five (5) driver’s license with a clean criminal record & vulnerable record check is required.

Job application will be posted until position is filled.

Please submit your resume and cover letter, by email, in confidence to

Attention: Kerri Ceretzke [email protected]

We thank all applicants but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Mikisew Cree First Nation | Allison Bay Indian Reserve #219, Box 90, Fort Chipewyan, AB, T0P 1B0

Website: www.mikisewcree.ca Phone: (780) 697-3740

Fax: (780) 697-3826