Middle Years Teacher

Job Posting: Middle Years Teacher at Nawigizigweyas Education Centre Location: Nawigizigweyas Education Centre, Yellow Quill First Nation, Saskatchewan  About Us:  At Nawigizigweyas Education Centre, we are dedicated to providing quality education that respects and honors Saulteaux culture while meeting the diverse academic needs of our students. Our mission is to create a supportive and engaging learning environment that inspires both students and educators alike. Duties and responsibilities:·       Design and deliver engaging lessons, content and materials, in line with the Saulteaux Curriculum for Yellow Quill First Nation ·       Vary learning mediums (for example: digital, visual, learning through action) in order to account for differences in learning preferences·       Provide a safe, enriching, engaging environment for students to learn and feel supported·       Conduct baseline assessments and follow up with formal and informal assessments to gauge learners’ progress·       Evaluate student progress and prepare reports for parents and other members of staff·       Mark students’ work, assessments and tests, providing grades or notes for improvement and ensuring positives are emphasized to encourage learning·       Communicating with learners, other teaching staff, stakeholders and parents and caregivers·       Manage student behavior with behavior management plans, keep records of behavior, and monitor progress ·       Keep up to date with essential policies and standards, including child protection and safeguarding·       Participate in continued professional development and professional learning communities through collaboration with peers to enhance education for each student Qualifications:·       Bachelor of Education Degree ·       Valid Professional “A” Teaching Certificate ·       Strong understanding of Saulteaux Culture preferred and or willing to learn ·       Excellent communication and organizational skills·       Commitment to being innovative and adaptive to teaching techniques and methods that meet the diverse needs of students·       Ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage with the community What We Offer:·       Competitive salary and benefits package·       Opportunities for professional development and continuing education·       Supportive and inclusive school culture Application Process:  Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter, and three professional references to Yellow Quill First Nation Human ResourcesShantel Poorman, HRshantel.poorman@yqfn.ca