Primary/Junior Teacher
Job title: PRIMARY/JUNIOR TEACHER
Department: EDUCATION
Employment status: FULL TIME CONTRACT SCHOOL YEAR 2024/2025 (Maternity Leave)
Posting Date: JULY 15, 2024
Closing Date: JULY 29, 2024 @ 12:00pm
Job Summary:
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg requires a full-time contract elementary teacher for the 2024-2025 school year to carry out the professional duties of a teacher and to educate students according to the guidelines provided by the Ontario Language & Math Curriculum as well as the locally developed Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Curriculum under the overall guidance of the Principal & Education Director. Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Education offers a competitive wage and is enrolled with the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications. The list of qualifications will be used to develop a screening tool. It is the responsibility of the candidate to communicate their expertise and experience in identified areas.
Qualifications:
- Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;
- BA or BSC degree and BED degree with specialization in the Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Level;
-OR- - Relatable post-secondary studies with experience and working towards or proof of enrollment to obtain teaching qualification;
- Experience teaching First Nations students;
- Current vulnerable sector check
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Planning, preparing & delivering lessons to all students assigned;
- Teach according to the various educational needs, abilities, and achievement of the individual students in the classroom;
- Assess and evaluate the academic progress of the assigned students;
- Record and report the development of progress of student’s achievement (principal, teachers and other stakeholders);
- Work towards the overall school improvement plan;
- Provide guidance & advice to students regarding their academic and social matters;
- Maintain good order and discipline of students assigned;
- Participate in staff, group and other team meetings;
- Nurture a culture where teachers view themselves as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioner;
- Incorporate local community culture, language and traditions across the curriculum and day;
- Other duties as assigned
How to apply:
Please forward a cover letter, resume and three professional references by email to: recruitment@picriver.com
-OR-
Angela Boudreau – Director of Finance & Administration
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, P.O. Box 193, Heron Bay, Ontario POT 1RO
Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered & WILL automatically be screened out