Educators Needed – Northern Vacant Positions in Kingfisher Lake, Wunnumin Lake and Wapekeka
Grade 1/2, Grade 3/4, Grade 5/6, Grade 7/8
Shibogama Education is looking for professional teachers for the 2023 -2024 academic year. These professionals must be willing to travel north of 50, in the pristine and calming environment of nature and wildlife. The land bears witness of many diverse native cultures and traditions that not many people know and understand. It is a land of many lakes and rivers that sustain wildlife, fish, and the ecosystem.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES / Academics
The school holds many gatherings and festivals that honour the land and people. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. The school population is approximately 150 students from JK to Grade 10. After grade 8 or grade 10, students go out to urban high schools and this maybe their first time out of the community.
The school has local staff that work as education assistants and social counselors. There are also the native language teachers who teach the Oji-Cree language to students in each class.
The school hosts activities that are traditional and cultural that teach lessons and skills. Each grade is involved and gets to be part of learning. The academic curriculum and guidelines are from the ministry of education Ontario and some local content is used.
The main language of the community is Oji-Cree. The school is the main support for keeping the oral language alive. This is to ensure future generations of children will have the oral language fluency.
The vacancies are:
Grade 1/2 Teacher
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Grade 5/6 Teacher
Grade 7/8 Teacher
Multi-grade system challenge and an experienced teacher an asset.
We are looking for committed Teachers to complement our qualified workforce of educators. You will be responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school’s requirements. It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their personalities and skills.
The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process.
The goal is to help cultivate the students’ interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or degree in Teaching
Elementary or Intermediate certification or Ontario Teacher Certificate Qualification
At Least 2 Years of teaching experience
Excellent oral and written skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong classroom management skills
Keen observation skills
Other skills can be:
First Aid and CPR certificate
To Apply: Please send resume to the Education Director, Nelson Makoop at nelsonm@shib.ca
807-738-2537
Shibogama First Nations Council
P.O. Box 449, 81 King St.
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A5