JK / K Teacher

Sahtú Divisional Education Council invites qualified applicants for: Junior Kindergarten / Kindergarten TeacherLocation: Colville Lake School, Colville Lake, NTINDETERMINATE position Required education and recommended knowledge, qualifications and experience:Must hold or be eligible for an NWT Teaching CertificateBachelor of Education degreeAbility to Indigenize content, resources and pedagogy to leverage student successWorking knowledge of the Northwest Territories and British Columbia competency-based curriculaEmbrace strong connections with community and be open to engage fully in the rich cultural and extra-curricular life of the schoolWillingness and skill to implement best practices in early elementary teaching and a thorough understanding of play-based, inquiry-based and competency-based teaching and 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 collaboration skills as teachers work together to improve students' holistic outcomes  Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications and ranges from $95,232 - $153,748 per annum, plus an attractive benefits package including a Northern Living Allowance of approximately $29,000 and relocation expenses. A vulnerable sector check is a requirement. For information, the NWT Teachers’ Collective Agreement is available online at https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agreement Application Procedures:Sahtú Divisional Education CouncilEmail: teach@sahtudec.ca  When submitting your application, please include a cover letter, resume and three (3) references including your most current supervisor and if you qualify under the GNWT Affirmative Action Policy. We appreciate all applicants for their interest in this position.  However, only applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted.