Primary Teacher

Job Description

Primary Teacher – Elementary Teacher – Ecole Boréale, Commission scolaire francophone,

Start date:

August 21, 2023.

• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity and heritage;
• Data-based decisions to improve student success and achievement;
• Integration of computer-based learning technology into the classroom;
• Outcome-based instruction and assessment;
• Sustained commitment to literacy in the and numeracy;
• Working creatively and collaboratively with a variety of partners in education;
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.

• Typically, candidates should have completed a Teacher Education Program diploma or a Bachelor of Education degree and be eligible for a Northwest Territories Teaching Certificate.
• Strong background and competence in elementary education.
• Teaching experience in a JK–12 environment would be an asset.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to become familiar with, the prescribed NWT curricula in French First Language instruction and related areas.
• Experience using data to inform instructional decisions.
• Experience in multi-grade classrooms and differentiated instruction.
• Understanding of and experience in the integration of technology into classroom instruction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written French and English.

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

• Priority 1:
  Teachers who have received official lay‑off notice;
• Priority 2:
  Indigenous Aboriginal Persons;
• Priority 3:
  Indigenous Non‑Aboriginal or Resident Disabled Person;
• Priority 4:
  Indeterminate Teachers eligible for Transfer or Promotion and not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
• Priority 5:
  Term teachers not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
• Priority 6: NWT Resident Teachers not employed by the GNWT or included in Priorities 2 & 3;
• Priority 7:
  Teachers who are not residents of the NWT and who are not included in Priorities.

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check if they are contacted for an interview. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Salary is prorated dependent on verified education and experience (ranging from $84,669 to $136,694 annum), plus an annual Northern Allowance based on the NWTTA Collective Agreement.

Open until filled.