Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 50,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Casual Cree Instructor

Requisition ID: 10048

Hours Per Week: Varies

Position: New

FTE: Varies

Department: ILS Programs

No Months Per Year: 10

Position Status: Casual

Employee Group: Non

Rate of Pay: $31.70/hour

Posting Closing Date: 6/25/25

The job supports the teacher in the delivery of Cree language program for students at St. Thomas More Junior High School. The job works under the direction of the teacher in the classroom and partners with the teacher and principal to plan, organize, coordinate, and instruct subjects in the Cree language. The job has responsibility for the delivery of the curriculum as prescribed in the Alberta Guide to Education.

The work requires the incumbent to be fluent in both written and spoken English and Cree languages.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in the development, implementation, and modification of instructional plans
• Work with the teacher to develop lesson plans and homework assignments
• Work with the assistant principal and language consultant to develop strategies to enhance instruction and to create learning centres to focus on young students
• Under the direction of the teacher, develop and implement instructional plans and activities in the classroom
• Create and plan effective curriculum-based projects
• Consult with the teacher in determining assignments, projects, programs, and activities within the curriculum
• Incorporate language games, formal language exercises, and literature into classroom instruction
• Modify instructional material consideringthe age and development level of students
• Prepare instructional materials for programs, projects, and activities
• Provide classroom instruction to support the teacher in delivering the curriculum
• Manage and supervise the class by monitoring student activities and behaviours during brief absences of the teacher
• Demonstrate techniques to students to complete lessons, assignments, projects, or activities
• Focus on students requiring additional help or motivation to complete lessons
• Tutor and work with students to improve study skills, memorization, and overall learning
• Monitor and complete a summary to assess the student’s progress
• Communicate findings to the teacher with suggestions for improvements in instruction
• Identify students who are behind or strugglin,g and advise the teacher
• Under the direction of the teacher, develop methods and opportunities to focus on individual students.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in child development, education, or Native Studies(preferred), plus five years of related instructional experience
• Fluency in English and Cree, both written and oral, is essential
• Knowledge of the Alberta Education system in general and Language programming in particular
• Knowledge of traditional FNMI realities, the FNMI culture
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Excel, Outlook, and databases
• Knowledge of program planning, presentation, and instruction
• Understanding of elementary curriculum, language, and cultural programs
• General knowledge of the Division’s and school’s programs, operations, policies, and procedures
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work in partnership with the teacher and learning coach to plan and implement instructional activities
• Strong research skills are required to maintain technical knowledge and enhance the delivery of the language program

Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace that welcomes and values candidates from diverse backgrounds. We hire employees of all faiths for non-teacher positions.

As a Catholic School Division receiving public funding, our schools and departments are imbued with our Catholic Faith. Candidates are expected to exhibit respect and sensitivity towards our Catholic beliefs and practices embraced by both students and staff.

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.

Before employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check dated within six months of hiring.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only qualified candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.