Kindergarten Teacher

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications for the position ofKindergarten TeacherDeh Gah Elementary and Secondary SchoolFort Providence, Northwest TerritoriesTerm Position (one year) following with an extension to indeterminateDehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications from certified teachers who are dedicated to teaching and have experience and/or interest in the cultural, linguistic and traditional heritage of the Dene. The teacher will offer a holistic, culturally relevant program that supports the language and cultural heritage of the students and addresses the needs of all children.Qualifications:Must hold or be eligible for a NT Professional Teaching Certificate.Experience in teaching young children (primary teacher)Ability to work as a team member in planning, delivery and assessment of programs and students.An understanding of how to use Universal Design for Learning and Play-based Learning to ensure all young people are engaged and learning every day.A high level of comfort with educational technologyA strong understanding of the Science of Reading and its applications in the kindergarten classroomExperience teaching and/or supporting kindergarten is considered an asset.Experience with BC Curriculum is considered an asset Application Procedure:Interested and qualified applicants will EMAIL a resume and a cover letter, outlining how their specific qualifications align with the qualifications listed above, to  teacherrecruitment@ddec.ca     The posting will remain open until filled.At the interview stage, candidates will be asked to submit three references, including current and past supervisors. Candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) as well as a Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) from the RCMP if they are contacted for an interview. Failure to provide a satisfactory CRC and VSC may deem the candidate disqualified from the competitive process.Indigenous Employment PolicyCandidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy Information on salary and benefits, as outlined in the Northwest Territories Teachers' Association Collective Agreement are available on the following website: https://nwtta.nt.ca/publications/collective-agreements or https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agreement Questions/inquiries about this position, please contact: Terry SappPrincipal DGStsapp@ddec.ca  Reference 7249