High School Science 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 honors Saulteaux culture. We value strong relationships, inclusive teaching, and collaboration with families and community.

The Opportunity

NEC is seeking a resilient, knowledgeable, and highly organized High School Science Teacher with strong teaching skills in chemistry, biology, and physics.

The successful candidate will combine strong subject knowledge with effective classroom management, engaging instruction, and safe laboratory practices. We are looking for an educator who maintains clear expectations, responds calmly to challenging behavior, and helps students develop the knowledge and confidence needed for graduation and further education.

Teaching Assignment

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach Science 10, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and Physics 30, with the ability to teach additional provincial science courses according to qualifications and school programming needs.

The assignment may include:

• Science 10.

• Environmental Science 20.

• Health Science 20.

• Physical Science 20.

• Biology 30.

• Chemistry 30.

• Earth Science 30.

• Physics 30.

Additional teaching assets: Computer Science 20 and Computer Science 30.

Applicants should identify the courses they are qualified and experienced to teach. The final assignment will be determined by the Principal based on student needs, teacher expertise, available facilities, and the approved timetable.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with Saskatchewan science curriculum outcomes.

• Explain scientific concepts clearly through demonstrations, practical investigations, discussion, models, and appropriate digital tools.

• Teach students to ask questions, design investigations, analyze evidence, and communicate conclusions.

• Strengthen scientific vocabulary, reading comprehension, mathematical applications, and laboratory-report writing.

• Connect learning with everyday life, environmental issues, health, technology, and science-related careers.

• Differentiate instruction for students with varied reading levels, mathematical skills, and learning needs while maintaining meaningful course expectations.

• Provide appropriate enrichment and support students preparing for further study in science.

Classroom Management and Student Engagement

• Establish clear expectations and consistent routines for classroom entry, transitions, assignments, equipment, and laboratory work.

• Build respectful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and dependable follow-through.

• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour and use appropriate de-escalation strategies.

• Follow school behaviour and safety procedures and document significant concerns promptly.

• Address attendance, disengagement, and incomplete work early through collaboration with students, families, and school supports.

• Create a classroom where students feel safe asking questions, making mistakes, and participating.

Laboratory Safety and Organization

• Plan practical activities suited to available facilities, equipment, supervision, and students’ readiness.

• Explicitly teach and reinforce safe handling of chemicals, biological materials, glassware, electrical equipment, and other laboratory resources.

• Assess activity risks and follow approved safety procedures before conducting experiments.

• Maintain organized equipment and chemical inventories, labels, secure storage, and accessible safety information.

• Follow approved procedures for protective equipment, waste disposal, spills, and emergencies.

• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and supply needs to the Principal.

• Use safe alternatives when facilities or resources do not support a proposed activity.

Assessment and Student Support

• Use assessments to identify prior knowledge, monitor progress, and guide instruction.

• Assess practical skills, scientific reasoning, written work, projects, and course knowledge.

• Provide timely feedback and maintain accurate records of achievement and outstanding work.

• Implement classroom responsibilities identified in students’ individual learning plans.

• Collaborate with student services staff on appropriate accommodations and targeted support.

• Maintain organized lesson plans, course outlines, assessment schedules, and substitute plans.

Graduation and Post-Secondary Preparation

• Work with the Principal, Guidance Counsellor, and high school team to identify science courses students need for their future goals.

• Stay informed about curriculum updates and verify relevant post-secondary prerequisites through current official information.

• Help students understand how science learning connects with health professions, engineering, environmental studies, trades, technology, and other pathways.

• Contribute to course-offering and timetable discussions so students can access appropriate science programming.

• Support approved guest speakers, career exploration, field studies, and post-secondary visits.

Culture, Community, and Collaboration

• Incorporate culturally relevant examples and appropriate land-based learning.

• Collaborate respectfully with Elders and Knowledge Keepers when connecting science learning with Saulteaux knowledge and local experiences.

• Follow cultural permissions and protocols when using community teachings.

• Communicate regularly with families about student strengths, progress, and concerns.

• Participate in staff meetings, professional learning, school activities, and extracurricular programming.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education degree.

• Valid Saskatchewan Professional “A” Teaching Certificate.

• Strong academic preparation in science, with demonstrated competence in chemistry, biology, and physics.

• Ability to teach Science 10 and senior science courses effectively.

• Knowledge of Saskatchewan science curricula, assessment, and differentiated instruction.

• Demonstrated classroom management skills and the ability to establish a structured learning environment.

• Knowledge of safe school laboratory practices and responsible equipment and chemical management.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.

• Resilience, flexibility, sound judgement, and consistent follow-through.

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

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

Preferred Assets

• Successful experience teaching Saskatchewan 20- and 30-level science courses.

• A science degree, science major or minor, or additional subject-specific training.

• Experience teaching Environmental Science, Health Science, or Earth Science.

• Ability to teach Computer Science 20 and 30.

• Experience working in a First Nations school or community.

• Experience supporting students with learning gaps and preparing students for post-secondary science programs.