Primary/Junior Teacher

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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;
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  • 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

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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