Chief Ahtahkakohp School is a Pre-k to grade 12 educational institution located on the Ahtahkakohp Cree Nation in north central Saskatchewan (Canwood, SK).
The Ahtahkakohp Cree Nation is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to fill the full-time position of a Treaty, Language, Culture Teacher/Catalyst (Male) for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Position Overview:
The Treaty, Language, Culture Teacher/Catalyst will provide expertise and support to the teachers and Principals in the member school ensure that treaty education, Cree language, and culture/land-based programs, and curricula are implemented to maximize student learning experiences and increase the achievement of students.
Catalyst Duties
• Provide leadership and support through modeling and mentoring for teachers in planning, assessment and implementation of curriculum objectives and instructional approaches on treaty education outcomes and indicators. The role is to support staff rather than to evaluate staff.
• Research best practice and provide resources appropriate for implementation of treaty education curricula.
• To encourage and facilitate innovative and creative teaching practices and resources so that concepts are taught in ways that are relevant to students.
• To enhance teacher learning and professional knowledge to facilitate changes in thinking and practices where necessary.
• In cooperation with the staff and Principal, organize the instructional treaty education program of the school and provide leadership in the field of curriculum development while ensuring that provincial curriculum requirements are met.
• Engaged collaboratively in establishing school action plans, coordinating improvement activities, and evaluating school progress in relation to the school learning focus in treaty education.
• In cooperation with the Principal, coordinate the schedules, plan for in-servicing and facilitate support such as weekly meetings.
• Promote and encourage parental communication through family literacy programming to expand sharing the love of treaty education, language, and cultural/land-based activities.
• Experience in developing curriculum.
Culture/Land-Based Program Duties
• Prepare cultural and land-based activities for students and teachers.
• Organizing cultural events and preparing traditional foods.
• Plan and teach cultural teachings.
• Engaging students and teachers in all activities.
• Ensure safety measures are in place and that students are always supervised.
• Arranging transportation for students and teachers as needed.
• Respond to general enquiries of the Cultural purpose, processes, and procedures and/or other information being requested.
• Assist in gathering materials, tools, and accessories for Culture Camps.
• Work with Leaders, Elders/Knowledge Keepers, TLC teachers and other school staff.
• Have strong computer skills including incorporating education technology in the classroom.
• Fluent in the Cree language (‘y’ dialect), a strong cultural background, and a great understanding.
• First Nations ways of knowing, understanding, teaching, and learning.
• Strength in implementing land-based learning in the day to day planning.
Application Package must include:
• Cover Letter
• Resume including detailed work history and education information
• A copy of Saskatchewan Professional Teaching Certificate
• A current, clear Criminal reference check (CPIC), vulnerable sector search
• 3 Professional references
• Please ensure you send your application package to the Director of Education, Band Office.
Please send your application package including current CPIC via email to:
Diane Ahenakew, Director of Education
Email: d.ahenakew@tsec.ca
• Diane Ahenakew’s contact phone number: 306-468-2326 -- fax number: 306-468-2344
Apply by: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 12:00 noon