Job Opportunity - High School Humanities Teacher Required for the 2024/25 School Year DEPARTMENT: MCFN – Education REPORTING TO: Director of Education/Principal DURATION: Full time, Temporary Employee LOCATION: Fort Chipewyan, AB We are currently seeking a teacher to join our team at the Fort Chipewyan Community High School (1 High School –Humanities Teacher).

The Mikisew Cree Education Authority seeks a candidate with high professional standards who is willing to personalize learning to meet the needs of our students.

We run a community-based education program that focuses on land-based learning and traditional teachings, while following the Alberta Program of Studies.

With employment, candidate will have the opportunity to participate in land-based learning, travel through field trips, postsecondary institution tours and more.

Fort Chipewyan Community High School was the 2023 Indspire National Organization Award recipient. () Responsibilities: ▪ Builds positive and productive relationships with students, parents/guardians, peers and other in the school and local community to support student learning. ▪ Engages in career-long professional learning and critical reflection to improve teaching and learning. ▪ Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the Alberta Program of Studies High School Humanities curriculum. ▪ Applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective planning and instruction practices to meet the learning needs of every student. ▪ Establishes, promotes,



and sustains inclusive learning environments where diversity is embraced and every student is welcomed, cared for, respected, and safe. ▪ Develops and applies foundational knowledge about Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Metis for the benefit of all the students. ▪ Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the legal frameworks and policies that provide the foundations for the Alberta Education system. ▪ Willingness to participate in community activities, events, and programming will exponentially support student and family relationship; therefore, increasing academic excellence and cultural, language and place understanding. ▪ Additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements: ▪ Bachelor of Education degree and a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.

Experience working in Indigenous Communities is considered an asset. ▪ Aspiration for excellence in all competencies of the Teaching Quality Standard. ▪ Ability to work under minimal supervision. ▪ Knowledge of the Woodland Cree and/or Dene culture is desired. ▪ Valid class five (5) driver’s license with a clean criminal record & vulnerable record check is required.

Job application will be posted until position is filled.

Please submit your resume and cover letter, by email, in confidence to Attention: Kerri Ceretzke We thank all applicants but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Mikisew Cree First Nation | Allison Bay Indian Reserve #219, Box 90, Fort Chipewyan, AB, T0P 1B0 Website:

📌 Humanities Teacher (Alberta)
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