Description
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About Attawapiskat First Nation
Attawapiskat is a remote fly-in Cree community on the west coast of James Bay and north of Timmins. Kattawapiskak is a JK to G8 school, each grade has two sections with the student population of about 400. It is a comparatively new school with four computer labs, modern classrooms with smart boards, and a Special Ed department to help students at risk. Most of the classes have TA and TE to help the teachers and support students. The teachers on staff are an experienced and wonderful team. The school has a modern fitness room for staff as well. Teachers can also get purified Culligan drinking water free of charge from the treatment plant.
The school year calendar reflects the culture and interests of the community and staff. School begins in the last week of August.
The Attawapiskat Education Authority offers a benefit package to applicants with an OCT. Apply to join a dedicated staff.
Benefits
First time travelling to Attawapiskat once hired is covered by AFNEA (plane ticket, gas, etc)
Self contained classrooms
Educational Assistant in all classrooms.
Great benefits - employer pays 100% of premiums for medical & dental
Upscale Salary grid for teacher
Northern Allowance $2,500
Isolation Allowance $1,000
Signing bonus of $1,500
Relocation Allowance $1,000
Travel Allowance $1,500
Brand New Elementary school opened in 2014.
Cell phone service in the community
Fiber optic internet in the schools
Workroom for staff for afterschool and weekend use
Affordable furnished staff housing with free utilities and free wifi for $380 monthly
How to Apply
Apply in confidence to:
Shirley-Ann Okimaw , Human Resources Officer at shirleyann.okimaw@afnea.com
and cc Miriam Wesley, Chief Administrative Officer at miriam.wesley@afnea.com.
