GRADE 6 / JUNIOR HIGH TEACHER
Stoney Education Authority
Mini Thni Community School
Mînî Thnî, Alberta
Full-Time Teaching Position

POSITION SUMMARY
Stoney Education Authority is seeking a caring, adaptable, and relationship-focused teacher to join the team at Mini Thni Community School.

SEA currently has flexibility in the teaching assignment and is open to placing the successful candidate in either a Grade 6 classroom or a Grade 6/7 split, depending on the candidate’s experience, strengths, and teaching interests.

This flexibility allows us to focus on finding the right educator while responding to the needs of the school and students.

TEACHING WORKPLACE
Class sizes are generally 20 students or fewer.

Each Junior High classroom has an Educational Assistant, and teachers also have access to specialized student supports including:

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

Behaviour specialists

Speech and Language services

School administration and student-support personnel

The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative school team focused on student learning, engagement, well‑being, and strong relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the Alberta curriculum

Teach either a Grade 6 classroom or Grade 6/7 split assignment

Build strong, respectful relationships with students

Create a structured, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment

Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs

Work collaboratively with the classroom Educational Assistant

Collaborate with specialists, support professionals, administration, and colleagues

Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback

Support student attendance, engagement, academic growth, and well‑being

Communicate effectively with students, families, and school leadership

Participate in school activities, professional learning, and collaborative planning





Incorporate culturally responsive and land-based learning opportunities where appropriate

Demonstrate respect for Stoney Nakoda culture, language, community, and ways of knowing

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess:

A Bachelor of Education or equivalent recognized teaching qualification

Eligibility for Alberta teacher certification

The following are considered assets:

Experience teaching upper elementary or Junior High students

Experience teaching multiple subject areas

Solid classroom-management and relationship-building skills

Experience supporting diverse learning needs

Experience in First Nations, Indigenous, rural, or community-based education

Early-career teachers and experienced educators are both encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary placement is based on education and recognized teaching experience in accordance with SEA’s applicable teacher salary grid.

Eligible employees also have access to SEA’s employee group benefits program in accordance with applicable plan terms.

WHY JOIN STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY
This position offers:

Smaller class sizes

An Educational Assistant in each Junior High classroom

Access to multidisciplinary student supports

Collaborative school leadership

Opportunities for culturally responsive and land-based learning

The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and community

A teaching environment where individual student needs can receive meaningful attention

ABOUT STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Stoney Education Authority serves students across the Stoney Nakoda Nation and is committed to learning environments grounded in strong relationships, student well‑being, academic growth, culture, language, and community.

Educators are encouraged to bring curiosity, humility, flexibility, and a willingness to learn alongside students, families, colleagues, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check, and satisfactory professional references.

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📌 Grade 6, Junior High Teacher (Alberta)
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