Teacher - Junior Kindergarten/Kindergarten

Department Information

Dehcho Divisional Education Council

Welcome to Dehcho!

Dehcho means "big river" - the Dene name for the Mackenzie River. In the Dehcho region, where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you'll find some of the grandest displays of the North's natural beauty.

Here, mountains rise to unclimbable heights, waterfalls roar between colossal canyons, and the big river runs past communities where traditional living remains vibrant and thriving. Big River. Big Mountains. Big Hearts.

Job Information

Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications for the 2026 - 2027 school year from certified teachers who are dedicated to teaching and have experience and/or interest in the cultural, linguistic and traditional heritage of the Dene.

Echo Dene Elementary and Secondary School is a Junior Kindergarten through grade 12 school with about 110 students who are predominantly Dene and Métis. School programs support language and cultural heritage of the students in an inclusive environment that respects the diverse styles and needs of all learners.

Available Position:     Kindergarten (Term to June 25, 2027)

Start Date: ASAP

The teacher will offer a holistic, culturally relevant program that supports the language and cultural heritage of the students and addresses the needs of all students who may have learning challenges in a multi-grade class.

Qualifications

• �    Must hold or be eligible for a N.W.T Professional Teaching Certificate.
• �    Have training and/or experience in NWT Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten curricula.
• �    Have Experience with the BC curricula
• �    Demonstrate a holistic, inter-disciplinary approach to teaching in an inclusionary classroom.
• �    Training and teaching experience in a cross-cultural, classroom situation.
• �    An understanding of how to apply Universal Design for Learning and Play-based Learning
• �    Ability to work as a team member in the classroom and the school as a whole
• �    Must demonstrate active and consistent professional growth throughout their educational career to keep pace with innovative current thought and practice.

GNWT Inquiries

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified applicants will submit a cover letter, resume, complete with 3 references, the names of previous and current supervisors with a copy of the most recent performance review. Current and previous employers will be contacted for references. Candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) as well as a Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) from the RCMP if they are contacted for an interview. Failure to provide a satisfactory CRC and VSC may deem the candidate disqualified from the competitive process.

Applicants must clearly indicate their Affirmative Action Status in their application.

Information on salary and benefits, as outlined in the Northwest Territories Teachers¿ Association Collective Agreement are available on the following website:

https://nwtta.nt.ca/publications/collective-agreements

or

https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agre...

Questions/inquiries about this position, please contact:

Paula Chin, Principal

Echo Dene Elementary School

General Delivery

Fort Liard, NT X0G 0A0

Email

[email protected]

Phone: 867-770-4486

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More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a Term to June 25, 2027

Indigenous Employment Policy

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

Priority for Northwest Territories Teachers' Association positions shall be granted as follows:

Priority 1: Teachers who have received official lay-off notice;

Priority 2: Stage One Priority (S1P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories;

Priority 3: Stage Two Priority (S2P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada, outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.;

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.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28284

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Information

Salary for this position is currently Under Review.

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