Description
TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
PE Teachers
SpEd Teacher
Primary Teachers (grades K-3)
Junior Teachers (grades 4-5)
Intermediate Teachers (grades 6-8)
Ojibwe language teachers
About Eabametoong First Nation
John C. Yesno Education Centre offers classes from Junior Kindergarten to grade 9 and has a student population of 250. Students completing high school typically go to Thunder Bay.
The population of the community is 1200 to 1500 depending on the season.
This is the perfect teaching opportunity for someone adventurous who enjoys the outdoors. There are 4 campsites available for staff and students to use throughout the year. One of which is on an island.
There are two big hunting seasons, moose season in the Fall and goose season in the Spring. Fishing is all year round.
Benefits of working with EFNEA:
Isolation allowance $3,000 per year
Relocation allowance $2,000 per year
Free furnished apartment with all utilities and high-speed internet included (1, 2, or 3 bedrooms available depending on family size)
Attendance incentive up to $500 plus other potential bonuses
Recreational equipment available for use (canoes, sweat lodge, snowmobiles, boat and motor and more)
Fishing, hunting, camping in the region
Application Requirements:
Must be certified to teach in a Canadian province, with preference of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
A current evaluation of qualifications, if educated outside Canada.
Must have an awareness and appreciation of First Nations Culture
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Application must include:
A cover letter
A resume including detailed work history and education information
Teaching Certificate
3 professional references (one from current supervisor)
The start date will be August 28, 2023
Please send application materials to:
Leanne Whitehead, Education Director
Via email: Recruitment@EFNEA.com
By Fax: 807-242-1313
For further information, please call 807-242-1305 or 807-242-1309 to speak with Leanne Whitehead or Danielle Yellowhead.
