Employment Opportunity: Professional, Practical

Applied Arts Teacher, full-time employment at
Bernard Constant Community School, located on
the James Smith Cree Nation

The East Central First Nations Education Authority (ECFNEA) is committed to providing
the highest quality of Educational Services by our people to our people, for our people.
The Authority focuses on developing and implementing Culture and Cree Language
Programs that address the needs of the First Nation communities it serves: James
Smith Cree Nation, Peter Chapman First Nation, and Chakastaypasin First Nation.

The Authority’s facilities include the Bernard Constant Community School at James
Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and a sub-office in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Other facilities
may be added as the organization continues to grow.

To obtain more information on the ECFNEA please visit our website at
https://www.ecfnep.ca/

The School
The Bernard Constant Community School is a dynamic Pre-K-Grade 12 school serving
approximately 394 students enrolled in its nursery to Grade 12 Programs, with a
professional staff of more than 30 teachers and a full complement of support staff. The
focus of the Bernard Constant Community School is Trauma-sensitive Programming,
with a full complement of a Wellness Team, a comprehensive Cree Language Program
for all grades and divisions, along with a Land-based Learning Program, a Cultural
Program, a Sports Academy Program, and a Treaty Essential Learning Program.





There are currently no accommodations available within the community. School staff
travel into the community from local towns and cities such as Melfort and Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan.

Position Title
Practical Applied Arts Teacher

Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following:

- a valid Saskatchewan Professional "A" Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain

one is a requirement. Relevant practical experience in the specific trade or vocation
will be considered; and

- a Canadian Police Information Centre’s (CPIC) Criminal Records Check and a

Vulnerable Sector Check; and

- a valid Driver’s license.

Duties and Responsibilities
The following criteria will be essential considerations in the hiring process:

- able to integrate new schedules and procedures, as and when needed;
- able to provide guidance and direction to all students in various shop projects

undertaken;

- able to teach and provide instructional support to students in areas of welding,
- be able to prepare students for further educational goals;

carpentry, electrical, small motor mechanics and other related subjects;

- current and relevant professional development specific to Teaching Professional





Applied Arts Subjects and related experience;

- embrace strong connections with the community and be open to engage fully in the

rich cultural and extracurricular life of the school;

- knowledge of all Safety protocols and procedures as they relate to the subject;

- knowledge of tools and materials used in related subjects;
- maintains a safe school environment for students and staff; and
- strong collaboration skills with school administrators to work together to improve

student attendance and academic outcomes.

Salary and Perks
Salary/Wages are commensurate with experience. Extended health benefits, vacation or
holiday pay, and personal/sick leave may be available depending on contract terms.

Application Process
If you require further information, please contact or email or submit your application to:

Jacklyn Burns, Executive Assistant and Human Resources Administrative Assistant
East Central First Nations Education Authority
Email: [email protected]

Please send applications electronically in Word format and include a cover letter, at
least 3 professional references (including your most recent employer), and the CPIC
(Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check).

The ECFNEA wishes to thank all applicants who applied for these positions. However,
not all applicants will be contacted. Only those who meet the requirements will be
contacted.

Deadline for applications
Open until filled.

📌 BCCS PAA Teacher job (Canada)
🏢 The East Central First Nations Education Authority (ECFNEA)
📍 Canada