Description
Job Description:
Vezina Secondary School invites applications for a qualified English Teacher to commence employment for the 2024/2025 school year.
We are a First Nations school located in Northern Ontario James Bay, with an enrollment of 140 students in Grades 9-12. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, a travel and relocation allowance, and a fully furnished housing unit with subsidized rent.
Qualifications:
Current registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
Minimum Bachelor of Education Degree
Qualifications in Secondary English/Social Sciences
Requirements/Abilities:
Submit cover letter with application package
Submit a current Canadian Police Information Centre(CPIC) with Vulnerable Sector Check or proof of application
Submit three most recent work references (approachable by phone number and emails both)
Strong communication skills are required for working with students, parents, staff members and consultants
Ability to adapt curriculum to meet a range of learning styles and abilities
Ability to deliver appropriate Individual Education Plans within the classroom
A willingness to live in an isolated community and participate as a member of the community
Start Date: August 2024
Salary: As per AFNEA Pay Grid
Duration: Permanent position, with probation period as per board policy.
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:
Apply in confidence to:
Principal.Vezina@afnea.com and include Shirley-Ann Okimaw, Human Resources Officer shirleyann.okimaw@afnea.com
