Kingfisher Lake First Nation requires elementary school teacher starting in January
Kingfisher Education Authority
Requires
Grade 3 / 4 Teacher
Position Summary:
On behalf of the remote fly-in only First Nation community of Kingfisher Lake, Shibogama Education invites applications for a Grade 3 / 4 Teacher for the rest of the 2009-10 academic year. Mary Ann Aganash Memorial School is implementing the Languages Together Program which is designed to promote bilingual and bicultural skills. It is based on community outcomes related to culture and language of the people as well as the expectations of the Ontario Curriculum. The teacher must be very flexible and adaptable to the learning styles of the First Nations children. Teaching experience in ESL and special education are definite assets.
The successful candidate must be a member and in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers or eligible for membership. Recent Criminal Convictions and Child Abuse Registry Checks must be provided. Fluency in the Oji-Cree dialect and experience teaching in a remote First Nation is an asset too.
Applications must include a covering letter, resume, supporting documents and three references including most recent employer. In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, applicants must provide a signed and dated statement authorizing Shibogama Education personnel to contact references prior to the interview date.
Term: Short-term contract (6 months) and can lead to a possible offer of employment.
Start Date: January 6, 2010.
Closing Date: December 23, 2009.
Applications may be directed to:
Matthew Angees, Education Liaison Officer
Shibogama Education
P.O. Box 449, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A5
T: (807) 737-2662 ext.# 2239 cell # (807) 738-1241 or 1-866-877-6057
F: (807) 737-1583
E: matthewa@shibogama.on.ca