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Join the dedicated team at SSDEC, responsible for delivering exceptional K-12 education to five vibrant communities in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories. Our eight schools are the heart of communities rich in northern traditions and boast a combined student population of 1,300.

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Your New Community:

¿ Located on the scenic east arm of the Great Slave Lake in a wilderness setting, Lutsel K'e (population 350) is the most northern traditional Chipewyan community in the NWT. With unrivalled natural beauty, the deepest fresh water in the western hemisphere producing trophy sized lake trout, traditional hunting, trapping and artwork as centre pieces of the culture, the community is unique in the South Slave. As a fly-in community, Lutsel K'e is linked to southern destinations via daily scheduled air service to Yellowknife. Lutsel K'e is home to the Lutsel K'e Dene School (JK-12). With a dedicated teaching staff, and recent retrofit and technology upgrades, the school serves the educational needs of a predominantly Chipewyan student population. At Lutsel K'e Dene School, a high value is placed on the promotion of respect, self-worth, community, and high educational standards from both the Dene and Western perspectives.

About the Role
The Indigenous Language Educator will lead and support Chipewyan language instruction across grade levels, working collaboratively with classroom teachers to integrate language and culture into daily learning. This role is ideal for someone deeply connected to the community, with strong cultural knowledge and a commitment to passing on language and traditions to younger generations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Chipewyan (Dënes¿¿iné) language instruction for students across multiple grades
• Integrate cultural teachings, traditions, and land-based knowledge into language learning
• Support classroom teachers in embedding language and culture across the curriculum
• Create engaging, hands-on, and culturally relevant learning experiences
• Serve as a cultural resource and mentor for students and staff
• Participate in and lead land-based education activities
• Collaborate with Elders, families, and community members to support programming
• Assist in the development of culturally appropriate learning materials and resources

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong understanding and proficiency in Chipewyan (Dënes¿¿iné) language
• Deep knowledge of local Dene culture, traditions, and land-based practices
• Experience working with children and/or in an educational setting is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students and staff
• Willingness to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment

Preferred Attributes

• Experience or interest in curriculum development for Indigenous language learning
• Comfort working in a classroom setting alongside teachers
• Flexibility and creativity in delivering language instruction
• Strong connection to the ¿utsel K¿e community

Who You Are:

• Passionate leader and educator
• Familiar with the Fisher and Frey instructional model
• Collaborative spirit, with a dedication to our educational priorities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: approximately $95,232 - $153,748 annually
• Additional benefits including a Northern Allowance ($18,138 year) and relocation

expenses, as well as an administrative stipend.

• Opportunity to be part of a community with rich cultural heritage

Starting Date:

August 21,2026

Learn More:

• NWT Teachers' Association Collective Agreement:

https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agre...

• About the SSDEC: www.ssdec.net
• Application Process: Submit your cover letter, resume, educational philosophy (1-page

max.), and references (including current supervisor) to Souhail Soujah, SSDEC Superintendent, souhail.soujah@ssdec.org or/and Cora America, Assistant Superintendent, at camerica@ssdec.org

Requirements:

• Eligibility for NWT teacher certification
• Satisfactory criminal records and vulnerable sector checks (post-interview stage)

Note:

• Please indicate your eligibility for priority consideration under the GNWT's Affirmative

Action Policy

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies

• We are an affirmative action employer and promote a smoke-free work environment

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8242
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.