ADMINISTRATION:  DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION 

2024-2025 Academic Year

Available Immediately.

Tallcree Tribal Government – EDUCATION Division, North Tallcree, AB

Tallcree Education Division requires a Director of Education who would begin as soon as available

for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Transitional Onboarding for new position to begin immediately upon arrival.

There are two schools under the division:

Chief Tallcree High School in North Tallcree, AB, and

South Tallcree Elementary School located in South Tallcree, AB.

There are approximately 140 students and 50 professional and support staff.

The picturesque communities of Tallcree are located in northern Alberta along highway 88 near Fort Vermilion (approximately 6 hours north of Edmonton).

THE POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

 **Subsidized accommodations include full utilities.

SALARY: $126,500

PLUS a SIGNING BONUS of $3000.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·      Alberta Teaching Certificate.

·      Master of Education (M.Ed.),

·      Proficiency in the use of educational technology,

·      At least 5 Years of Teaching and Administrative experience,

·      Understanding of assessment for learning,

·      Ability to work as part of a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

The Director of Education is responsible for the onsite management of Tallcree Educational Programs within Tallcree Education Division:

•       HeadStart (Early Childhood Program)

•       South Tallcree Elementary School

•       Chief Tallcree High School

•       Post-Secondary Education Programs

•       Community Education and Training Programs

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•       To be committed to  and lead a learner-centered philosophy

•      Manage the acquisition and reporting of funding resources

•      Participate in the supervision and evaluation of teachers

•      Participate in the hiring process for new teachers

•      Oversee and evaluating programs offered by the Division;

•      Oversee the student evaluation processes and ensuring that students have the opportunity to meet the standards set by Alberta Learning;

•      Supervise schools’ instructional programs and curriculum including ensuring the effective use of the available resources by teachers and compliance with applicable Alberta Learning standards;

•      Maintain safety, order, and discipline relating to schools, school grounds, and any activity sponsored or approved by the Education Division;

•      Foster common goals among students, teachers, staff, parents, community members, the Tallcree Board of Education and Tallcree Leadership;

•      Manage the physical and financial resources allocated to the education program and schools;

•      Establish effective communication between schools and communities, including promoting cooperation between schools and communities regarding educational endeavors;

•      Supervise Head Start program and staff;

•      Supervise post-secondary students and the Tallcree Post-Secondary Education Program; 

BENEFITS

Tallcree EDUCATION offers:

• Professional guidance and support for new employees.
• Many opportunities to learn and participate in exciting Cultural Camps and traditional cultural activities.
• A competitive and attractive Benefits and RRP package.
• Well subsidized housing rental at $300/mo. – (water, heat and electricity included).
• SIGNING BONUS.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION:

A criminal record check and child welfare record check must be provided prior to employment.

Please send to: directorofeducation@tallcreefirstnation.ca

1. resume and pertinent information

2. list of THREE professional references.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, only candidates chosen to be interviewed will be contacted. 

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND.