Grade 1 / 2 Teacher, Fort Good Hope

Grade 1 / 2 TeacherThe Sahtu Divisional Education Council is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and highly motivated Grade 1 / 2 teacher for a term position, beginning August 18, 2026 and ending June 24, 2027. Send your cover letter and resume to: teach@sahtudec.caThe candidate must have or be completing a Bachelor of Education degree and be eligible for a Northwest Territories Teaching Certificate.The following criteria will be important considerations in the hiring process: Willingness and skill to implement best practices in Elementary teaching and a thorough understanding of developing competencies and achieving outcomes in a holistic approach to childhood development.Willingness and skill to infuse Dene Kede language and culture throughout classroom activities as a co-learner and lead learner in the classroom, with assistance from the Indigenous Language Instructor, as part of the Whole School Approach to language use.Deep understanding of inclusive and trauma-informed practices with mindfulness and self-regulation as foundational to classroom cultureStrong skills in direct reading instruction using the Comprehensive (Balanced) Literacy framework and utilizing divisional tools and resources such as Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessments, Fountas and Pinnell Classroom, and Levelled Literacy InterventionStrong skills in writing instruction and methodologies that value creativity and place-based approaches, while using differentiation and inclusive practices to reach all studentsStrong skills in interactive hands-on numeracy where math learning is fun, challenging and curriculum-aligned and where formative assessments are integrated in daily and weekly planning to support student success. Number talks are daily routines and mathematical thinking, mathematical vocabulary, and manipulatives are integrated.Strong collaboration skills as teachers work together to improve students’ holistic outcomesEmbrace strong connections with community and be open to engage fully in the rich cultural and extracurricular life of the schoolChief T'Selehye (JK – 12) – Fort Good HopeTeacher (1.0 Term) – Anticipated start date: August 18, 2026Anticipated end date: June 24, 2027Extensions will be considered if resources and vacancies allow. Salary: dependent on experience and qualifications – ranges from $91,570 - $147,835 per annum, plus an extremely attractive benefits package including a Northern Living Allowance of approximately $28,000.00 and relocation expenses.For information, the NWT Teachers’ Collective Agreement is available online at https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agreementClosing date: Open until filled