Job Description

We are seeking a bilingual Junior Kindergarten teacher for a term position who is passionate about earlychildhood education and committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for young learners.

This position reports to the Principal. The Bilingual Junior Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom that supports the social, emotional, and academic development of young children. This role includes delivering age-appropriate instruction in both English and French, fostering early literacy and numeracy skills, and promoting cultural awareness. The teacher will work closely with families and colleagues to support student success, while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

Our District

Yellowknife Catholic Schools has been providing quality publicly funded education to northern students for over sixty-five years. We are the only faith-based district in the Northwest Territories. Although we are a Catholic school district, we welcome families of all faiths. As a Catholic Education system, we encourage our students to be socially responsible. We want them to think critically about faith and to make decisions based on their spirituality and the knowledge that faith promotes being a good person.

We use our faith-filled classrooms to explore how to live as people - letting our lights shine in the world.

Yellowknife Catholic Schools' Vision of Learning empowers students and staff to engage, explore, grow, and thrive in a multitude of ways. Our mission is to support student learning and well-being from JK - grade 12 so that all students can develop the skills and characteristics they need to be capable people in the world. Education, Culture, and Employment defines a capable person as: "...one who has integrity in relationships that honour the self, others, the land, and the spiritual world. Through these relationships, a capable person grows and develops a more expansive understanding of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - the four parts of human development."

Our district has three schools and one technical center with approximately 230 staff members and about 1500 students. We offer programming in English and French from JK - 12, as well as Core Willideh Yati and Core French. We have a strong Indigenous Language and Culture Education program that combines the Dene Kede curriculum and on-the-land experiences with traditional ways of knowing and doing. As a district, we are committed to deepening our work in recognizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

Our Community

Yellowknife offers many opportunities during all seasons from enjoying the midnight sun while fishing on the lake, golfing on our unique course, aurora hunting and ice fishing in the winter, or swimming, hiking, skiing, canoeing, and kayaking around our great region; the Chief Drygeese Territory in the Akaitcho region, the traditional lands of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

Yellowknife also offers many city recreational sports such as hockey, curling, soccer, frisbee, touch football, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. We have several fitness facilities and have a very vibrant community of the arts.

Required Education and Recommended Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

? Must hold, or be eligible for a(n) NWT JK Specialty Teaching Certificate

? Two year diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

? Bilingual French/English (oral and written)

? Knowledge of child and family development

? Experience in early childhood behavior management

? Certification in First Aid and Infant CPR

? Knowledge of and experience in the effective use of technology in the classroom

? Knowledge of social, community and other challenges experienced by children and families

? Knowledge of how to access community services and resources

? Knowledge of program administration

? Experience teaching in northern communities and an understanding of Indigenous culture, an asset

? A vulnerable sector check is a requirement

Required Skills and Abilities

? Demonstrated ability to work as part of an effective school team

? Must work as a team member in planning, delivery and assessment of programs and students

? Understand how to integrate spirituality and faith into teaching practices

? Organizational skills, initiative and a strong team focus are required

What do we offer:

? Life Insurance

? Disability Benefits

? Extended health benefits 100% paid by the employer

? Vision Care

? Dental Care

? Health Spending Account

? Professional Development Funds

? Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

? Pension

? Paid time off

? Medical travel

? Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Closing date: Open until filled

Candidates seeking this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and names of at least three (3)

professional references to the attention of:

Sameer Shaik

ycshr@ycs.nt.ca

Yellowknife Catholic Schools

P.O. Box 1830, 5124 - 49th Street

Yellowknife NT X1A 2P4

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $36.72-$53.53 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Housing allowance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Yellowknife, NT X1A 3R9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Early childhood education: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Early Childhood Education Diploma (preferred)
Work Location: In person