Teacher - Elementary
Wasauksing First Nation
PO Box 250Parry Sound, OntarioP2A2X4
Position Summary:
Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a Teacher. The Classroom Teacher
is responsible for providing an educational, supportive and holistic atmosphere where
students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional,
physical, and spiritual growth. This person is responsible for organizing and
implementing an instructional program in accordance with Wasauksing First Nation and
Ontario curriculum policies that will result in students achieving lifelong success and a
strong cultural identity.
Full Time
Teacher - Elementary School
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Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Model professional and ethical standards (Ontario College of Teachers) when
dealing with students, parents, peers and community.
• Regularly attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher
training workshops to maintain and improve professional growth and
development.
• Use the Foundations of Professional Practice as set by the OCT (e.g., treat
students with dignity and respect)
• Assume responsibility for meeting their long-range plans, unit plans, emergency
plans, and student-wide performance goals.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development,
and physical health.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate
those objectives to students.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Develop IEP’s and participate in IPRC.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other
experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Administer and interpret standardized ability and achievement tests.
• Provide disabled students or students with LD with assistive devices and
supportive technology.
• Establish and enforce rules for behaviour and procedures.
• Apply current classroom management and techniques.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying
needs, interests, and learning styles.
• Employ relevant in instructional principles, teaching pedagogy, methods, and
techniques.
• Operates in accordance with and ensures compliance to the Wasauksing First
Nation Administrative, Finance and program policies and procedures as may be
updated and amended from time to time.
• Other duties/tasks/responsibilities as required and as assigned.
• Provide a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Provide for and promote the care and protection of students and school
property.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required standards.
• Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Organize and lead activities, conferring with other staff to plan.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for TA’s and volunteers.
• Co-operate and collaborate with school administrative personnel and
colleagues
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree, required.
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent, required.
• Basic qualifications (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior), required.
• Ability to speak, read and understand Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway Language) is
an asset
Other Requirements:
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities & maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to serve as a role model and treat students.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take on a leadership role.
• Ability to grasp, manipulate and implement current technology and tools.
• Must have a proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must possess a current and valid Driver’s License and dependable vehicle.
• Be able to provide an up-to-date CPIC.
This position will remain open until filled.
Please send your resume with a cover letter, contact information and two recent
employment references to:
Brianna MacFarlane- HR Administrator
Email: hradmin@wasauksing.ca
We also accept online applications through:
https://wasauksing.bamboohr.com/careers
Or package may be dropped off at the following physical address:
Administration Office 1508 Geewadin Road Lane G- Wasauksing First Nation
Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates with relevant on reserve employment experience and/or
those with knowledge and understanding of the Wasauksing First Nation History and Community.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We wish to thank everyone for their application
