High School Grade 8/9 Teacher

TEACHER:  HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 8/9 TEACHING POSITION                 

Chief Tallcree High School, NORTH Tallcree, AB

For the 2024-2025 school year.
Tallcree Tribal Government - EDUCATION

If you are an Alberta Certified Teacher and would like to live in a friendly and scenic northern community; work with and serve Indigenous children and youth, then Tallcree Education is the place for you.

Chief Tallcree High School has small class sizes that provide excellent opportunities for teaching and learning. This is an opportunity for you to experience a learning environment that honours Tallcree ways of knowing, being and doing.

We welcome teachers who are student-centered and who demonstrate:

• the ability to connect with students in trusting and supportive ways,
• a commitment to on-going professional growth,
• a willingness to participate fully in Cree Culture and Language practices,

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the outcomes of the provincial curriculum pertinent to the position.

Conditions of Employment

A clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated within 6 months IS REQUIRED as a condition of employment and must be submitted to Tallcree Education prior to commencement of employment.

SALARY - $61,098 - $108,062

PLUS a SIGNING BONUS of $1000 dependent on location from Tallcree communities.

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 High School MacLab with the latest iMac computers.
• PC computer resource room for Elementary School students.
• iPads for all students.
• Laptops and or desktops available for all students.
• Latest generation SMART Boards in every classroom.
• Comprehensive Literacy Program development through Fountas and Pinnell resources..
• Comparable pay grid to other provincial schools.
• A competitive and attractive Benefits and RRP package.
• Well subsidized housing rental at $300/mo. – (water, heat and electricity included).
• SIGNING BONUS (with possibility of renewal upon commitment to return for consecutive years).

All schools incorporate Cree language and culture and follow the Alberta Education Curriculum.

Chief Tallcree High School  is located in North Tallcree, AB approximately a 28 min drive South of Fort Vermilion (46.5 km) via Bicentennial Hwy/AB-88 (approx. 7 hours drive north of Edmonton). 

Please send to: directorofeducation@tallcreefirstnation.ca

1. resume and pertinent information

2. list of THREE professional references (Include SUMMER Contact information for references).

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

Teaching couples are welcome!

Should a TEACHING COUPLE wish to apply,

there will be other positions available.

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Education Degree and be eligible to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate. Successful candidates must produce an acceptable recent (less than six months old) RCMP Criminal Records Check. Criminal Record Check must include CPIC, Vulnerable Sector and Local Indices Search. Required Certificates: * Alberta Teacher Cert./Eligibility * RCMP criminal records check.

Experience or knowledge in the following programs is an asset: *Mathletics *Smart Board