Elementary Teacher Primary

Job Overview

The File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council on behalf of Okanese First Nation invites applications for an Elementary Teacher for Kindergarten to Grade 3 at the Okanese Learning Centre. This full-time term position starts August 2026 and offers the opportunity to shape a culturally relevant, land-based, and student-focused learning environment grounded in First Nations culture, language, and ways of knowing.

• Plan and deliver curriculum-aligned lessons for kindergarten to Grade 3 students, integrating First Nations culture, history, and language.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that supports student success and well-being.
• Collaborate with school leadership, FHQTC education staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and the community to reflect traditional knowledge in teaching practices.
• Participate in professional development and school-based planning aligned with the Okanese Lifelong Learning Model.
• Monitor and assess student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to a team culture that promotes respect, responsibility, and a love for learning.

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and valid Saskatchewan teaching certification.
• Clear criminal record check and be in good standing with SPTRB.
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood or primary education preferred.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, First Nations ways of knowing and teaching.
• Experience working in First Nations communities or with Indigenous students is an asset.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom-management skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive education and student-centered learning.