Grade 4/5 Teacher (Maternity Leave Coverage)Nakoda Elementary School – Stoney Education AuthorityLocation: Mînî Thnî, AlbertaPosition Type: Full-time, Temporary (Maternity Leave)Start Date: Fall 2025 (Exact start and end dates to be confirmed)Application Deadline: Open until filled

About Nakoda Elementary & Stoney Education Authority

At Nakoda Elementary School, we are part of a vibrant and growing learning community that places students, culture, and land at the heart of all we do. Located on Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation territory in Mînî Thnî, Alberta, our school serves students from preschool to Grade 5 and is deeply committed to fostering holistic, culturally grounded, and academically strong learners.

Stoney Education Authority (SEA) supports all schools in our Nation with a shared commitment to:

• Early literacy and strong foundational skills
• Stoney Nakoda language and culture integration
• Land-based and outdoor education
• Staff wellness and professional collaboration
• Inclusive and diversified learning supports

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Grade 4/5 teacher to cover a maternity leave for the 2025–2026 school year. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team and to make a lasting impact in a culturally rich, community-driven school environment.

You will teach all core subjects to a Grade 4/5 split class, working within a school that emphasizes cultural connections, curriculum-aligned outdoor learning, and the integration of Stoney Nakoda language and values into everyday teaching.

What We Offer

• A dedicated team of educators including land-based learning coordinators, language specialists, and student support services (OT, SLP, psychology, behavior specialists)

• Access to an Outdoor Education department and facilities, with support for planning and integrating land-based curriculum

• Ongoing professional development in Indigenous pedagogy, literacy and numeracy strategies, and inclusive education

• Competitive salary in alignment with SEA teacher compensation guidelines

• A welcoming and culturally vibrant school community with strong Elder involvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and valid Alberta Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for certification)
• Experience teaching or willingness to teach in a split-grade setting
• Commitment to Indigenous education, Truth and Reconciliation, and culturally responsive teaching
• Strong classroom management and differentiated instruction skills
• Ability to build caring and respectful relationships with students, families, and community members
• Familiarity with assessment tools such as Fountas & Pinnell, and Alberta provincial screenings is an asset
• Experience or interest in outdoor education and land-based learning is strongly encouraged

How to Apply

Please submit the following to hr@stoneyeducation.ca:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the role and alignment with SEA’s vision
• Resume highlighting relevant experience and certifications
• Current criminal record and vulnerable sector check

Join Our Team

This is more than just a teaching job—it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. At Nakoda Elementary, every day is a chance to inspire, connect, and walk alongside our students as they grow into proud, capable, and culturally grounded young people.

Come teach where the land teaches too.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $56,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-15
Expected start date: 2025-08-20