Full-time teacher jobs in Webequie, Ontario

Webequie First Nation Education Authourity is accepting applications for teachers at the grade 8 and secondary levels for the 2022-2023 school year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent training
• Understanding of the Ontario Curriculum
• Respect for Indigenous cultures and desire to learn First Nations culture and history
• Willingness to implement Indigenous culture into the curriculum
• Strong ability to make accommodations for special needs students
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Willingness to relocate to teach full-time in a northern First Nation
• Ability to produce a clear Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check

About the school:

• Average classroom size of 15 students
• An Education Assistant in every classroom
• Classroom technology—Smartboards, iPads, etc.
• Supportive and welcoming teaching community
• Cultural activities planned for all classes
• The school is closely located to the Teacher Residences

Benefits:

• Benefits package—medical, dental, and pension plan (50/50)
• Travel allowance for 3 return trips and freight
• Free private accommodation in the teacher residences: all utilities covered including high speed internet and satellite TV
• Northern Living Allowance
• Professional Development opportunities including a PD conference on Indigenous Education in March
• Bonuses and enhancements
• Chirstmas and March Break holidays

Positions are from September 2021-June 2022 with the possibility of extension.

More about Webequie First Nation:
Webequie First Nation is an Oji-Cree community located 540 km north of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Our remote location gives you immediate access to the outdoors with lots of opportunities for fishing, hunting, boating, canoeing, and snowshoeing.

Webequie is a friendly and active community and teachers are welcomed and encouraged to participate in community activities. There are many opportunities to learn about and participate in First Nations culture including powwows, collecting and preparing traditional foods, making traditional crafts, attending sweat lodges and much more.