High School English Language Arts

HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER – GRADES 9–12Stoney Education Authority is seeking a qualified and relationship-focused High School English Language Arts Teacher to join the team at Mini Thni Community School in Mînî Thnî, Alberta.The successful candidate will teach Grade 9, Grade 11, and Grade 12 English Language Arts, along with a Career and Technology Studies (CTS) course during Semester 1. The current timetable reflects a secondary English assignment with dedicated teaching blocks and preparation time. schedulesThis position offers the opportunity to teach in a smaller school environment where strong relationships, individualized support, and connection to community are central to student success.TEACHING ENVIRONMENTClass sizes are generally 20 students or fewer.Teachers work as part of a collaborative student-support team and have access to:Educational AssistantsOccupational TherapyPsychologyBehaviour specialistsSpeech and Language servicesSchool administration and student-support personnelKEY RESPONSIBILITIESPlan and deliver engaging instruction aligned with the Alberta curriculumTeach Grade 9, 11, and 12 English Language ArtsTeach a CTS course during Semester 1Build strong, respectful relationships with studentsDifferentiate instruction to respond to diverse learning strengths and needsAssess student learning and provide meaningful and timely feedbackSupport student literacy, communication, critical thinking, and academic growthCollaborate with Educational Assistants, specialists, administration, and colleaguesMaintain clear communication with students, families, and school leadershipSupport positive classroom culture, attendance, engagement, and student well-beingParticipate in professional learning, school activities, and collaborative planningIncorporate culturally responsive and land-based learning opportunities where appropriateDemonstrate respect for Stoney Nakoda culture, language, community, and ways of knowingQUALIFICATIONSCandidates must possess:A Bachelor of Education or equivalent recognized teaching qualificationEligibility for Alberta teacher certificationThe following are considered assets:Experience teaching secondary English Language ArtsExperience teaching senior high school studentsExperience or comfort teaching CTS programmingExperience supporting diverse learning needsExperience in First Nations, Indigenous, rural, or community-based educationEarly-career teachers and experienced educators are both encouraged to apply.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSSalary placement is based on education and recognized teaching experience in accordance with SEA’s applicable teacher salary grid.Eligible employees also have access to SEA’s employee group benefits program in accordance with applicable plan terms.ABOUT STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITYStoney Education Authority serves students across the Stoney Nakoda Nation and is committed to educational environments that recognize the importance of language, culture, identity, family, community, and connection to the land.We are looking for educators who bring strong teaching practice together with humility, relationship-building, adaptability, and a willingness to learn from the communities they serve.