Join the dedicated team at SSDEC, responsible for delivering exceptional K-12 education to five
vibrant communities in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories. Our eight schools
are the heart of communities rich in northern traditions and boast a combined student
population of 1,300.
Your New Community:
Located on the scenic east arm of the Great Slave Lake in a wilderness setting, Lutsel K'e (population 350) is the most northern traditional Chipewyan community in the NWT. With unrivalled natural beauty, the deepest fresh water in the western hemisphere producing trophy sized lake trout, traditional hunting, trapping and artwork as centre pieces of the culture, the community is unique in the South Slave. As a fly-in community, Lutsel K'e is linked to southern destinations via daily scheduled air service to Yellowknife. Lutsel K'e is home to the Lutsel K'e Dene School (JK-12). With a dedicated teaching staff, and recent retrofit and technology upgrades, the school serves the educational needs of a predominantly Chipewyan student population. At Lutsel K'e Dene School, a high value is placed on the promotion of respect, self-worth, community, and high educational standards from both the Dene and Western perspectives.
The Role:
We seek a dynamic Teacher for grades 7-12 Generalist with a Science/Math background( 1.0 FTE), to join the dedicated staff at Lutsel K'e Dene School. Must be familiar and knowledgeable on balanced literacy/numeracy, social-emotional learning and self-regulation. You will be a key player in the implementation of the three key priorities in the South Slave schools and classrooms:
literacy, numeracy and social responsibility.
Who You Are:
? Passionate leader and educator
? Familiar with the Fisher and Frey instructional model
? Collaborative spirit, with a dedication to our educational priorities
What We Offer:
? Competitive salary: approximately $91,000 - $147,000 annually
? Additional benefits including a Northern Allowance ($12,995/year) and relocation
expenses
? Opportunity to be part of a community with rich cultural heritage