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Grade 5/6 Teacher
@ Northland School Division
Cold Lake, Alberta
Overview
Northland School Division is hiring a part-time (0.5 FTE) Grade 5/6 Teacher for Elizabeth School, an ECS to Grade 9 school in the Métis Elizabeth Settlement near Cold Lake, Alberta. The role covers planning and delivering lessons across the program of studies, reporting to students and parents, and supporting Cree language and culture revitalization. Applicants need an Alberta teaching certificate, a Bachelor of Education, and rural or Indigenous teaching experience. Applications close November 16, 2026, and selected candidates must pass a criminal record and child intervention check.
Responsibilities:
- Follow the prescribed program of studies for each subject
- Plan and deliver daily lessons from short, medium and long-range plans
- Provide regular, timely feedback to students and parents
- Champion Cree language and culture revitalization in the curriculum
- Support school-parent-community engagement
Requirements summary:
- Alberta teaching certification and Teaching Quality Standard certificate
- Bachelor of Education degree
- Several years of teaching in rural or Indigenous communities
- One year of experience or education in inclusive education, special education or disability studies
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta teaching certification, Teaching Quality Standard certificate |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Education |
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Northland School Division
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Tansi, Edlánat’e, Hello! Welcome to Northland School Division No.61 (NSD). NSD is situated in some of the most stunning areas in northern Alberta. Covering 288,347 square kilometres, our schools are located near mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and wetlands on Treaty 6 and 8 territories. We hold high respect for these traditional territories, their history, language and, culture. At NSD, 95% of the student population is of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent. We have approximately 2000 students in 19 schools. Our schools are located in municipalities, First Nation reserves and, Métis Settlements. Commitment To inspire students to be the best they can be by providing outstanding holistic educational opportunities, with amazing staff and strong partnerships with families and communities. Vision "Our students love to come to school in Northland” Website: http://www.nsd61.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthlandSchoolDivisionNo61 Twitter: @northland61
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,101
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 290
- Reported office locations
- P.O. Bag 1400 9809 77 Avenue, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1V2, CA
- Other recorded names
- Northland School Division
- Specialties
- First Nations and Metis Education
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Tansi, Edlánat’e, Hello! Welcome to Northland School Division No.61 (NSD). NSD is situated in some of the most stunning areas in northern Alberta. Covering 288,347 square kilometres, our schools are located near mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and wetlands on Treaty 6 and 8 territories. We hold high respect for these traditional territories, their history, language and, culture. At NSD, 95% of the student…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Management |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Peace River, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | First Nations and Metis Education |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Northland School Division is seeking a part-time, 0.5 FTE Grade 5/6Teacher for Elizabeth School. The teacher will work in an ECS to Grade 9 school located in the Metis Elizabeth Settlement , one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. The settlement is a short 20-minute drive from Cold Lake, Alberta. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting .
Major Responsibilities include:
- Following the prescribed program of studies for each subject taught.
- Plan and execute daily lessons based on short, medium and long range planning.
- Provide feedback to students and parents in a regular, timely manner.
- Champion Cree language/culture revitalization and curriculum infusion.
- Support school-parent-community engagement.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and commit to collaborative-decision making.
- Promote differentiated instruction to meet diversity in learning needs.
Qualifications and Requirements include:
- Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate.
- Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.
- Successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.
- 1-year educational background or experience in one of the following areas:
- Inclusive Education
- Special Education
- Disability Studies
Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references by November 16, 2026 to: Human Resources Department, Northland School Division. All applications must be submitted online at Apply to Education or emailed to . We thank all applicants for submitting applications. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.
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