Posted 22 days ago
DOT27001 - Native Studies/Cultural Courses
@ Fort McMurray Public School Division
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Fort McMurray Public School Division is hiring a full-time teacher for Native Studies and cultural courses, a 4th R Uniting our Nations, Language and Land Based Learning role. The work covers teaching locally developed courses such as beading and tipi education, supporting Indigenous students and families, and providing cultural professional development to staff. The position runs as a probationary appointment from August 25, 2026 to June 29, 2027, with a start date of August 25, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver Native Studies and locally developed cultural courses
- Advocate for Indigenous students across home and school cultures
- Build trusting relationships with students and families
- Plan cultural events and provide professional development to staff
- Connect with Indigenous organizations and community services
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Education
- Knowledge of Indigenous history, culture and language, with Cree or Dene an asset
- Experience in an education setting
- Ability to supervise others and work in a team
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction and student mental health needs
- Computer literacy with MS Office and Google Workspace
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Education |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Fort McMurray Public School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
Posting DOT27001
Teacher - Native Studies/Cultural courses - 4th R Uniting our Nations, Language, Land Based Learning team member, Academic Support, Cultural Awareness/Education for staff
Probationary: August 25, 2026 - June 29, 2027
Location Division Office (School to be determined
FTE 1.0
Start Date August 25, 2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The Ideal Candidate would possess the following background, philosophy, and experience:
- Bachelor of Education
- Implement specific Locally Developed courses ie: Beading, Tipi Education.
- Advocate for students, helping students move between home culture and school culture.
- Establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with Indigenous students and their families.
- Encourage and provide advice when needed.
- Communication link between parents and school.
- Provide culturally relevant information, research and Professional Development to school staff.
- Planning cultural events and activities for the school.
- Celebrating best practices in student success.
- Connecting with Indigenous organizations and community services.
- Providing assistance to teachers for presentations related to Indigenous cultures, issues, and languages.
- Preference to be a community member from the region who has knowledge of history, culture and language of Indigenous groups in the area.
- Ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset.
- Positive relationships with Indigenous groups and partners in the area.
- Experience in an education setting.
- Demonstrates knowledge of mental health needs for students.
- Ability to supervise others.
- Ability to work in a team environment with staff and parents.
- A base knowledge of differentiated instruction techniques.
- Effective organizational skills and classroom management.
- Ability to utilize technology as an instructional tool.
- Willingness to participate in the school community beyond the classroom.
- A commitment to continuous professional growth.
- A strong ability to connect and build relationships with junior high and high school students.
Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted on our website by clicking employment opportunities and on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.
If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email [email protected].
The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.
FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.
Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.
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