Teacher

Job Details

Are you an educator who embraces new and challenging experiences? A professional who loves adventure and is committed to serving students and their school community with enthusiasm?

Parkland School Division (PSD) has a unique teaching opportunity that allows you to join our division and get to work, live and play in the close-knit rural community of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, at the Athabasca Delta Community School (K-10).

This is a unique opportunity to belong to this northern community while being a part of an urban / rural school division in the greater Edmonton area.

The Division is assuming operation of Athabasca Delta Community School and is seeking intrepid teachers focused on student success and well-being who are interested in embracing a teaching experience like no other a real chance to engage, enjoy and explore!

This unique teaching opportunity offers the best of both worlds. You become a part of Parkland School Division, a dynamic and progressive school authority dedicated to pursuing excellence in education for all students, while enjoying the surroundings and incredible work-life balance of living in a close-knit community that fully embraces land-based learning.

You will receive all of the advantages of working for PSD, including a top-quality benefits package and staff wellness programs and supports.

Additional benefits to living in Fort Chipewyan include :

• higher pay
• northern living allowance
• paid flights
• housing (rental) available

Parkland School Division, centered in Treaty 6 Territory, is highly respected within the provincial education community and continues to strengthen that distinct reputation by focusing on the needs of staff, students and families.

It is an organization where all are welcome and will find support and encouragement as they become a part of our children’s learning.

About Fort Chipewyan

Sitting at the northwest tip of Lake Athabasca, Fort Chipewyan is one of the most northern communities in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, one that strives for a balance between urban and natural settings in Treaty 8 Territory.

There are about 980 residents living in the hamlet, making it the second-largest community in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Many of the residents of Fort Chipewyan are Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, and Fort Chipewyan Métis.

Surrounded by nature, Fort Chipewyan is a fly in community.

We are inviting candidates to apply to be a Teacher in Parkland School Division serving Athabasca Delta Community School (K-10) located in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta.

This position will remain open until qualified applicant is hired therefore if interested in the position please apply as soon as possible.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach students in Kindergarten.

Behaviour

• Prepare, observe, document and monitor individual student progress and behavior.
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for both students and staff through the application of behavioural management strategies such as de-escalation methods and nonviolent crisis intervention techniques.
• Deal with student behaviour and determine classroom discipline, if required.

Communication and Reporting

• Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the greater community
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessments, attendance, planning, reports and communication to parents.
• Maintain a home-school communication using various techniques i.e paper agenda, google classroom , emails, verbal conversation, etc.

Classroom Preparation

• Able to develop a positive learning environment in the classroom for students
• Effective time and classroom management strategies to encourage positive environment along with opportunities for student leadership
• Able to collaborate with students to encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills and develop a sense of classroom community and trust.

Supervise Students

• Supervise and assist students in preparing for field trips and / or special activities (preparation for swimming lessons, skating, etc.).
• Able to work in a variety of environments and conditions (e.g. swimming, playground equipment, community facilities).
• Able to provide active supervision and support with students in typical school related physical activities for full work hours (including gym, playground equipment, track and field, classroom and hallways.
• Supervise small groups during field trips or special activities.
• Assist students boarding and disembarking from buses, if needed.

Student Personal Development

• Promote building positive self-esteem and self-confidence of students.
• Encourage students to participate in classroom activities to build social skills.

Equivalencies will be considered.