Grade 8 Teacher

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Nawigizigweyas Education Centre (NEC) is a First Nations Kindergarten to Grade 12 school dedicated to quality education that respects and honours Saulteaux culture. We value strong relationships, inclusive teaching, and collaboration with families and community.

The Opportunity

NEC is seeking a resilient, confident, and organized Grade 8 Teacher who can build strong relationships while maintaining consistent classroom expectations.

This position requires effective middle years classroom management, engaging instruction, and the ability to support students with varied academic and social-emotional needs. The successful candidate will remain composed during difficult situations and approach challenges with practical strategies, professional judgement, and dependable follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach assigned subjects aligned with Saskatchewan Grade 8 curriculum outcomes.

• Deliver engaging lessons that combine explicit instruction, discussion, practical tasks, and inquiry.

• Support students with reading, writing, and numeracy gaps through differentiated materials and targeted instruction.

• Establish clear routines, predictable responses, and expectations for respectful participation.

• Address disengagement and disruptive behaviour promptly, calmly, and consistently.

• Teach accountability, self-regulation, healthy peer relationships, and responsible digital behaviour.

• Follow school safety procedures and document significant incidents and follow-up.

• Implement classroom responsibilities identified in students’ individual plans.

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment, assignments, interventions, and family communication.

• Collaborate with student services staff, educational assistants, families, and school leadership.

• Incorporate culturally relevant learning and appropriate land-based experiences with community guidance.

• Help students develop the organization, study habits, and independence needed for high school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education degree.

• Valid Saskatchewan Professional “A” Teaching Certificate.

• Valid Driver's License and Reliable Transporation.

• Demonstrated strength in middle years teaching and classroom management.

• Ability to teach students with a wide range of learning needs and achievement levels.

• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.

• Resilience, flexibility, and the ability to maintain respectful boundaries.

• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practice.

• Ability to work collaboratively and use feedback to improve teaching.

• Understanding of Saulteaux culture, or a willingness to learn and follow local cultural protocols.

Experience teaching Grade 8, supporting adolescent learners, or working in a First Nations school is an asset.