The purpose of this position is:

·        Teach the students at the Curve Lake First Nation School.

Duties:

The duties and responsibilities of this position are categorized into eight main functions:

1.      Program Planning

·        Assists in planning the overall school program i.e. field trips, special interest programs and other extracurricular activities       

·        Evaluates, selects and modifies resources and activities to address curriculum objectives and student learning needs

·        Plans appropriate program evaluation tools

·        Collaborates with colleagues in planning and lesson delivery as necessary

·        IEP/IBP development to ensure all students needs are met

2.      Program Implementation

·        Communicates learning objectives to students and parents

·        Captures student attention and supervises students during lessons         

·        Delivers lessons using appropriate delivery strategies for students to maximize student learning i.e. lecture, discussion, group learning

·        Provides students with guidance, direction and other opportunities to facilitate learning

·        Monitors instruction by observing student involvement, interpreting student responses to determine opportunities for praise, prompts, extensions and corrective feedback and by providing feedback to student responses

·        Conducts his/her class in accordance with the school timetable and to make the timetable available to students, parents, the Principal and Director of Education

·        Assists with the implementation of school programs i.e. participating in special events, field trips, special interest programs and other extra-curricular activities

·        Implement IEP  for students

3.      Program Evaluation

·        Conducts self-evaluations on a regular basis

·        Reviews, evaluates and revises classroom programs

·        Evaluates student performance/progress by administering formative evaluation/tests to measure student progress towards objectives

·        Conducts summative evaluations to measure student achievement of objectives

·        Completes a Long Range Plan and Growth Plan

4.      Learning Environment

·        Organizes and manipulates the learning environment to maximize student learning while giving assiduous attention to the health, safety and comfort of the students

·        Maintains proper order and discipline in the classroom, throughout the school and on school property

·        Helps students develop positive self-concepts by understanding and adapting to individual differences of students

·        Organizes and operates a learning environment which challenges and empowers students to reach their highest potential            

5.      Professionalism

·        Makes a commitment to be knowledgeable and respectful of cultural differences that occur when teaching aboriginal students

·        Contributes as a member of the educational team at the school and in the Curve Lake First Nation Education system

·        Establishes and maintains professional relations with Principal, staff, Director of Education, students, parents, education committee and the community

·        Participates in professional development days as approved by Director of Education

·        Notifies Principal or designate if he/she is to be absent from school and the reason and completes leave request forms

·        Delivers any and all school property in his/her possession to the Principal or Director of Education when his/her employment contract with Curve Lake First Nation has expired, or when for any reason his/her employment has ceased

6.      Decision Making

·        Makes consistent, educationally sound decisions within the framework of established school policies and procedures

·        Provides justification for decisions reached as required and appropriate

·        Makes decisions based on good judgment, tact and discretion

7.      Records

·        Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of attendance, class lists, student performance and other records (Including the Ontario School Record) required by the school

8.      Communication

·        Communicates effectively in both oral and written forms with co-workers, other education staff, parents and students

QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Requirements: {APPLICANTS MUST SHOW NECESSARY PROOF WITH APPLICATION OR WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED OUT)

Education & Experience:

·        Bachelor of Education

·        Primary Qualifications

·        Current member of the OCT in good standing

RATED REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·        Knowledge of classroom management techniques

·        Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices

·        Knowledge of assessment and evaluation practices

·        Subject/curriculum/content knowledge in early learning/primary setting

·        Excellent organizational and communication skills

·        Knowledge of and experience working with First Nation children

·        Familiar with literacy and numeracy initiatives

·        Understanding of current Early Learning approaches

·        Ability to create an engaging and effective learning environment

·        Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all staff

·        Strong appreciation of, and empathy with the needs of children

·        Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction

·        Appreciates the need for ongoing communication with students and parents

·        Experience with and/or commitment to School Success/Improvement Plan

·        An appreciation of the language and culture of the First Nation

·        Knowledge and proficient use of technology

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a Full-Time permanent position beginning August 19th, 2024 . Annual salary range for this position is $61,380 - $72,176 based on a 39.5 hours work week.

APPLICATION:

Application forms and position descriptions are available at the Reception of the Government Services Building. Application forms can also be obtained from the Employment Resource Centre or from the Curve Lake First Nation website (www.curvelakefirstnation.ca) under documents.

Application package must consist of a completed application form, cover letter, resume, required documentation, addresses and phone number of two most recent employment references (if currently employed with Curve Lake First Nation, references from most recent Supervisor/Manager will be required). Please submit application package to the Government Services Building Receptionist to the attention of:

Curve Lake First Nation Government Services Building

Curve Lake, Ontario KOL 1RO

Phone (705) 657-8045 Fax (705) 657-8708

recruitment@curvelake.ca

Deadline for Applications: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Please ensure application is date stamped by the Curve Lake Government Services Building Receptionist. While only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview, not necessarily all qualified applicants will be offered an interview.

While Curve Lake First Nation appreciates all applications, as outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resources Management Manual, applicants will be considered in the following priority: Level I: Internal Applicant, Level II: Any First Nation Member Applicants (s. 16(1) CHRA), and Level Ill: Any Applicants.

The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) prior to commencing work.