Humanities Teacher

Job Opportunity - High School Humanities Teacher Required for the 2024 / 25 School Year DEPARTMENT : MCFN Education REPORTING TO : Director of Education / PrincipalDURATION : Full-Time, Temporary Employee LOCATION : Fort Chipewyan, AB We are currently seeking a teacher to join our team at the Fort Chipewyan Community High School (1 High School Humanities Teacher).

The Mikisew Cree Education Authority seeks a candidate with high professional standards who is willing to personalize learning to meet the needs of our students.

We run a community-based education program that focuses on land-based learning and traditional teachings, while following the Alberta Program of Studies.

With employment, candidate will have the opportunity to participate in land-based learning, travel through field trips, postsecondary institution tours and more.

Fort Chipewyan Community High School was the 2023 Indspire NationalOrganization Award recipient. (https : / / indspire.ca / events / guiding-the-journey / ) Responsibilities : ?

Builds positive and productive relationships with students, parents / guardians, peers and other in the school andlocal community to support student learning.

• Engages in career-long professional learning and critical reflection to improve teaching and learning.? Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the Alberta Program of Studies High School Humanities curriculum.
• Applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective planning and instruction practices to meet the learning needs of every student.
• Establishes, promotes, and sustains inclusive learning environments where diversity is embraced and every student is welcomed, cared for, respected, and safe.
• Develops and applies foundational knowledge about Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Metis for the benefit of all the students.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the legal frameworks and policies that provide the foundations for the Alberta Education system.
• Willingness to participate in community activities, events, and programming will exponentially support student and family relationship;

therefore, increasing academic excellence and cultural, language and place understanding.? Additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements : ? Bachelor of Education degree and a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate. Experience working in IndigenousCommunities is considered an asset.

• Aspiration for excellence in all competencies of the Teaching Quality Standard.? Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the Woodland Cree and / or Dene culture is desired.? Valid class five (5) driver’s license with a clean criminal record & vulnerable record check is required.

Job application will be posted until position is filled. Please submit your resume and cover letter, by email, in confidence toAttention : Kerri Ceretzke kerri.

[email protected] We thank all applicants but only those selected will be contacted for an interview. Mikisew Cree First Nation Allison Bay Indian Reserve #219, Box 90, Fort Chipewyan, AB, T0P 1B0Website : www.mikisewcree.ca