Description
These professionals must be willing to travel up north, in the pristine and calming environment of nature and wildlife. The land bears witness of many diverse native cultures and traditions that not many people know and understand.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The school holds many gatherings and festivals that honour the land and people. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. The school population is around 100 students from JK to Grade 8. After grade 8, students go out to urban high schools and this maybe their first time out of the community.
The school has local staff that work as education assistants and social counselors. There are also the native language teachers who teach the Oji-cree language to students in each class.
The school hosts activities that are traditional and cultural that teach lessons and skills. Each grade is involved and gets to be part of learning. The academic curriculum and guidelines are from the ministry of education Ontario and some local content is used.
The main language of the community is OJI-Cree. The school is the main support of keeping the oral language alive. This is to ensure future generations of children will have the oral language fluency of their language.
The vacancies of the positions are:
Principal: a dynamic and proven leadership skills needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Elementary AMI or MACTE certification or Ontario Teacher Certificate Qualification
At Least 2 Years of teaching experience
Excellent oral and written skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong classroom management skills
Keen observation skills
Other skills can be:
First Aid and CPR certificate
To Apply:
Please send Resume to the Education Director, Nelson Makoop at nelsonm@shib.ca
807-738-2537
Shibogama First Nations Council
P.O. Box 449, 81 King St.
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A5
