Teacher - Grade 2 (Term) Job at Maskwacis Education Schools Commission (Maskwacîs)

Job Description

Guided by MESC's vision, mission, Maskwacîs Education Law, Maskwacîs Cree Declaration on Education and Natural Law, the Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing nehiyaw okiskinwahamâwasowin (past teachings) and contemporary teachings, thereby providing a balanced education for awâsisak ekwa oskayek. The approved curriculum, grounded in traditional Maskwacîs Nehiyawak teachings are designed to engage all students in positive, enriched, and experiential learning opportunities.

Job Responsibility

Plan and implement nehiyaw okiskinwahamâwasowin (past teachings) and contemporary teachings
Provide a balanced education for awâsisak ekwa oskayek
Meet the professional practice standards as outlined in the Maskwacis Cree Declaration on Education and the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard
Build positive and productive relationships with students, nîkihikomâwak/ohpikinahawasiwahk (parents/caregivers), colleagues, and others
Demonstrate respect, fairness and integrity for okâwîmâw askîy (mother earth), kehtehayak (elders), awâsisak (children), oskâyak (youth), and future generations
Actively learn about historical, social, economic and political implications of Maskwacîs
Provide culturally appropriate opportunities for students and parents/caregivers
Invite parents/caregivers, elders, cultural advisors and local community members into the school and classroom
Collaborate with community service professionals
Honor cultural diversity and promote intercultural understanding
Engage in career-long professional learning
Model and encourage the use of nehiyawewin
Foster teachings of wâhkôhtowin, îyinîw mâmitonehicikan, nehiyaw pimâtisiwin, and nehiyawewin
Collaborate with colleagues
Actively seek out feedback
Participate in school and MESC wide professional learning opportunities
Build capacity to support student success
Seek, critically review, and apply educational research
Enhance understanding of the community of Maskwacîs
Continuously reflect, refine and improve teaching
Apply comprehensive repertoire of planning, instruction, and assessment practices
Prepare daily lesson plans, unit plans, and long range plans
Use varied instructional methods and strategies
Promote students to make connections to self as nehiyaw
Communicate high expectations
Foster curiosity
Make connections to nehiyaw pimatîsiwin
Ensure learning is accessible to all students
Establish universal classroom structures
Present information in a variety of ways
Ensure students can demonstrate understanding of curricular outcomes
Acknowledge and respond to student readiness
Understand and respond respectfully to community demographics
Teach about treaties
Ensure student assessment and evaluation practices consider Maskwacîsak perspective
Gather ongoing data and evidence
Provide accurate, constructive, and timely feedback
Use professional judgement based on evidence
Establish, promote, and sustain inclusive learning environments
Foster equality and respect
Use appropriate universal, targeted, and specialized strategies
Communicate a philosophy of education affirming every student can learn
Facilitate responses to emotional and mental health needs
Recognize and respond to specific learning needs
Employ classroom management strategies
Incorporate students’ personal and cultural strengths
Provide opportunities for student leadership
Demonstrate understanding and adherence to legal frameworks and policies
Engage in practices consistent with MESC policies
Recognize professional practice standards
Maintain awareness of Maskwacîs Education Law, Maskwacîs Cree Declaration on Education, and other legislation
Learn about treaties, residential schools, and colonization

Requirements

Bachelor of Education degree from a University in Alberta or its equivalent
Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

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