HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER – GRADES 9–12
Stoney Education Authority

Mini Thni Community School

Mînî Thnî, Alberta

Full-Time Teaching Position

POSITION SUMMARY
Stoney Education Authority is seeking a qualified and relationship-focused High School English Language Arts Teacher to join the team at Mini Thni Community School.

The successful candidate will teach Grade 9, Grade 11, and Grade 12 English Language Arts, along with a Career and Technology Studies (CTS) course during Semester 1.

This position offers the opportunity to teach in a smaller school environment where solid relationships, individualized support, and connection to community are central to student success.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENT

Grade 9 English Language Arts

Grade 11 English Language Arts

Grade 12 English Language Arts

One CTS course during Semester 1

Preparation and collaborative planning time within the school schedule

Class sizes are generally 20 students or fewer.

AND CLASSROOM SUPPORTS
Teachers at Stoney Education Authority work as part of a collaborative student-support team.

Available supports include:

Educational Assistants

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

Behaviour specialists

Speech and Language services

School administration and student-support personnel

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with these supports to respond to individual student needs and promote student engagement, achievement, and well-being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and deliver engaging instruction aligned with the Alberta curriculum

Teach assigned English Language Arts and CTS courses

Develop strong, respectful relationships with students

Differentiate instruction to respond to a range of learning strengths and needs

Assess student learning and provide meaningful and timely feedback

Support student literacy, communication, critical thinking, and academic growth

Collaborate with Educational Assistants, specialists, administration,



and colleagues

Maintain clear communication with students, families, and school leadership

Support positive classroom culture, attendance, engagement, and student well-being

Participate in professional learning, school activities, 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 secondary English Language Arts

Experience teaching senior high school students

Experience or comfort teaching CTS programming

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

Experience supporting diverse learning needs

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.

ABOUT STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Stoney Education Authority serves students across the Stoney Nakoda Nation and is committed to educational environments that recognize the importance of language, culture, identity, family, community, and connection to the land.

We are looking for educators who bring strong teaching practice together with humility, relationship-building, adaptability, and a willingness to learn from the communities they serve.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit:

Resume

Cover letter

Alberta Teaching Certificate or confirmation of eligibility

TQS statement, if available

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

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