Job Purpose
The Land-based Learning Teacher will be responsible for chartering our Land-based learning program. The program provides an Indigenized and environmentally focused approach to education. The land-based learning program also provides students with an opportunity to develop a connection with the land and in turn nurture them mentally, spiritually, and physically. The Land-based Learning Teacher will provide culturally relevant education to the youth of Enoch Cree Nation. The Teacher shall have responsibilities concerning the quality of the learning experiences of the students, cooperation with colleagues and administrative authorities in advancing the educational standards of the school, participation in educational planning by staff and Kitaskinaw Education and the regular advancement of professional competence. In addition to the general framework of duties and responsibilities outlined within the Education Act of Alberta and by the Kitaskinaw Education Authority, a Teacher has additional specific duties to assist the principal. They are to promote the educational well-being of each student in his or her charge, responsible for the supervision and instruction, and care and discipline of pupils for any or all pupils of the school as assigned by the Principal of the school. They will cooperate with other educational authorities, to share the responsibility of setting up and maintaining a learning environment suitable to the task and then to the students. They will maintain the best possible learning environment that will contribute to the positive physical and emotional development of each of their students. The Teacher will enforce the rules governing the conduct of pupils as may be prescribed by the Principal, as well as keep all records as required. They will evaluate pupil’s achievement by the school’s policies and regulations. Attend all meetings to which they are called upon by the Executive Director of Education or Principal on any school day to discuss matters of concern to the school. Maintain regular assigned supervision of the students during recess and/or breaks, as well as supervise the movements of their pupils during the assembling or dismissing of the school or class. The Teacher is expected to honour a Code of Professional Ethics as exemplified by the Alberta Teachers’ Association Code of Ethics while making a continuing effort to improve professionally.
Education, Experience and Requirements
- The Teacher will know about traditional medicines, the history of the land, and the nehiyaw culture
- The Teacher will have the knowledge and experience to bring together and follow the guidance of Elders and Youth to revitalize traditional ceremonies, languages, stories, and more
- Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset
- Have a strong commitment to the development, progress, and inclusion of students with varying needs
- Bachelor of Education & Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate and Clear Criminal Record Check/Intervention Record Check
Working Conditions
Required to work a total of 40 hours a week, at maskêkosak kiskinomâtowikamik School, while adhering to the Enoch Cree Nation Human Resources Policy & Procedure Manual.
Closing Date
Closing Date: Not Specified
Please submit cover letters & resumes to the Human Resources Department
