Northland School Division

Additional Information:

Northland School Division is seeking a 0.3 Cree Language Instructor/0.7 Educational Assistant to work with students at Chipewyan Lake School. The kindergarten to grade 9 school is situated along Chipewyan Lake. The lake’s pristine waters are inviting and provide many recreational opportunities. Chipewyan Lake is located 110 km from Wabasca-Desmarais, Alberta. The starting date for this position is August 26, 2024. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers.

Cree Language Instructor

• Qualifications and Requirements: 
• Fluency in the Indigenous language of the community.
• Preference to candidates having classroom and/or classroom management skills.
• The ability to develop lesson plans.
• Interest in working with children.
• Training and/or background in working with children would be an asset.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Dependability.  

The successful applicant should possess a strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to work with the certificated staff at the school. The starting salary range is based on education and experience. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided.

Educational Assistant

• Major responsibilities include:
• Work with children with varied skill levels, needs and abilities.
• The assignment includes working with students in the classroom, supporting student academics and individualized learning needs, tutorial help, support for English Language Learners, and 
• Other Educational duties as assigned. 

• Assets include:
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and/or independently.
• Cree language proficiency.
  
  
• Qualifications include: 
• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience would be an asset.
• Effective communication and the ability to follow plans.
• Ability to support students who require individualized programs, enrichment, modifications, and/or accommodations to their learning. 
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
• Candidates with a Grade 12 Diploma will be given preference.
• Criminal Record/Intervention check required.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references to: Krista Veitch, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Northland School Division. All applications must be emailed to applications@nsd61.ca. We thank all applicants for submitting applications. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.