Educators Needed Urgently Northern School Vacant PositionsMary Ann Aganash Memorial School in Kingfisher Lake First Nation is looking for professional teachers for 2023 -2024 academic year. These professionals must be willing to travel north of 50, in the pristine and calming environment of nature and wildlife. The land bears witness of many diverse native cultures and traditions that not many people know and understand. It is a land of many lakes and rivers that sustain wildlife, fish, and the ecosystem.The community's new school is available to be used in September 15. It is the state-of-the-art facility that is brand new and with new teacher housing at a low cost per month. The grand opening is set for a later date. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES / Academics

The school holds many gatherings and festivals that honour the land and people. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. The school population is approximately 150 students from JK to Grade 10. After grade 8 or grade 10, students go out to urban high schools and this maybe their first time out of the community.The school has local staff that work as education assistants and social counselors. There are also the native language teachers who teach the Oji-Cree language to students in each class.The school hosts activities that are traditional and cultural that teach lessons and skills. Each grade is involved and gets to be part of learning. The academic curriculum and guidelines are from the ministry of education Ontario and some local content is used. The outside teachers have learnt quite of bit of traditional knowledge of the people, the land and language.The main language of the community is Oji-Cree. The school is the main support for keeping the oral language alive. This is to ensure future generations of children will have the oral language fluency.The vacancies are:

We are looking for two high school teachers. One to teach English and the other to teach Math. The successful candidates will also teach other high school subjects are required.

The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process.

The goal is to help cultivate the students interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

Please apply right away.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or degree in Teaching

Elementary or Intermediate certification or Ontario Teacher Certificate Qualification

At Least 2 Years of teaching experience

Excellent oral and written skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong classroom management skills

Keen observation skillsOther skills can be:

First Aid and CPR certificateApply to:

nelsonm@shib.ca

Cell: 807-738-2537

salomas@kingfisherlake.caamosw@kingfisherlake.ca