Elementary Classroom Teacher
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About the role
Location: Natuashish,NL
Employment: Full-Time ; Permanent
About Mamu Tshishkutamashutau - Innu Education
Located in, Labrador, Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) is dedicated to supporting the educational journey of the Innu Nation. With two schools in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu, MTIE serves approximately 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, fostering a culturally grounded and student-centered learning environment.
MTIE is committed to building a collaborative and supportive workplace where staff are empowered to contribute to the success and well-being of students and the broader Innu community.
About The Role
We are seeking an Elementary Teacher to join our instructional team. The Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and inclusive education to students. Working closely with school leadership, support staff, and parents, the Teacher creates a safe and welcoming classroom environment that promotes the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of every child.
This position plays a key role in shaping foundational learning experiences, fostering a lifelong love of learning, and ensuring that curriculum delivery is respectful and reflective of the local community, including Innu culture and values.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery: Plan and deliver activities that facilitate active learning and align with provincial curriculum standards while differentiating instruction to meet diverse needs. Cultural Integration: Integrate Innu history, culture, and land-based learning opportunities into daily lessons to resonate with Innu students. Classroom Management: Establish a positive and safe classroom environment; guide students in social-emotional development, conflict resolution, and peer cooperation. Assessment & Reporting: Regularly evaluate academic development through formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate records and prepare detailed progress reports. Collaboration: Build respectful relationships with parents and caregivers; collaborate with instructional resource teachers and community members to support students with individualized education plans (IEPs). Technology: Utilize modern educational tools and Google Workspace to enhance curriculum delivery and administrative efficiency.
Qualifications
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education from a recognized post-secondary institution. Valid Newfoundland and Labrador Teaching Certificate (or confirmed eligibility to obtain one).
Mandatory Requirements
Legal entitlement to work in Canada. Provision of a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (current within the last 6 months).
Experience
Proven experience teaching in a primary or elementary school setting (including practicum experience for recent graduates). Experience working in northern, rural, or Indigenous communities is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge And Skills
Thorough understanding of child development and pedagogical best practices. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment. Demonstrated cultural competence, including awareness of Innu culture and values; fluency in Innu-Aimun is considered an asset.
Key Competencies
Integrity and professionalism Strong interpersonal skills Adaptability and problem-solving Cultural awareness and responsiveness Organizational and time-management skills
Compensation And Benefits
Relocation and Regional Benefits
Fully furnished, employer-provided housing Relocation Allowance of $2,500 Isolation allowance Labrador living allowance Annual travel allowance for personal use Paid charter travel between Goose Bay and Natuashish at the beginning and end of the school year, and during scheduled school breaks
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary 100% employer-paid premiums for group insurance benefits Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer matching of up to 5.5% of base salary Employer-funded RRSP contributions of 7% of base salary Retention bonus for certified teachers, paid in June Welcome back bonus for certified teachers, paid in September
Professional Development
Professional development opportunities Tuition assistance may be available for approved programs of study, subject to organizational policy and approval
Work-Life Balance
Annual fitness and wellness allowance Paid personal leave provisions Extended office closures during Christmas and Easter
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About Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education
Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) proudly serves the Innu Nation in Labrador. There are two Innu schools in the communities Sheshatshiu and Natuaushish. MTIE Innu schools provide access to education that honours Innu language, traditions, and culture.
Our logo depicts a MITSHIKUN. This is a traditional Innu tool used to clean hides. The mitshikun represents the strength, resourcefulness, determination and practicality of the Innu people.
In 2009, Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) was founded to have jurisdiction over the education of Innu in Labrador in order to create First Nations schools and curriculums that honour and celebrate Innu culture, Innu traditions, and Innu-aimun (language).
MTIE is governed by a board of trustees that is selected by the Chiefs and Councils of the Mushuau Innu in Natuashish and the Sheshatshiu Innu. The board of trustees and the administration of MTIE serve two schools, the Mushuau Innu Natuashish School, and the Sheshatshiu Innu School.
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Elementary Classroom Teacher
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Natuashish,NL
Employment: Full-Time ; Permanent
About Mamu Tshishkutamashutau - Innu Education
Located in, Labrador, Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) is dedicated to supporting the educational journey of the Innu Nation. With two schools in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu, MTIE serves approximately 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, fostering a culturally grounded and student-centered learning environment.
MTIE is committed to building a collaborative and supportive workplace where staff are empowered to contribute to the success and well-being of students and the broader Innu community.
About The Role
We are seeking an Elementary Teacher to join our instructional team. The Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and inclusive education to students. Working closely with school leadership, support staff, and parents, the Teacher creates a safe and welcoming classroom environment that promotes the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of every child.
This position plays a key role in shaping foundational learning experiences, fostering a lifelong love of learning, and ensuring that curriculum delivery is respectful and reflective of the local community, including Innu culture and values.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery: Plan and deliver activities that facilitate active learning and align with provincial curriculum standards while differentiating instruction to meet diverse needs. Cultural Integration: Integrate Innu history, culture, and land-based learning opportunities into daily lessons to resonate with Innu students. Classroom Management: Establish a positive and safe classroom environment; guide students in social-emotional development, conflict resolution, and peer cooperation. Assessment & Reporting: Regularly evaluate academic development through formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate records and prepare detailed progress reports. Collaboration: Build respectful relationships with parents and caregivers; collaborate with instructional resource teachers and community members to support students with individualized education plans (IEPs). Technology: Utilize modern educational tools and Google Workspace to enhance curriculum delivery and administrative efficiency.
Qualifications
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education from a recognized post-secondary institution. Valid Newfoundland and Labrador Teaching Certificate (or confirmed eligibility to obtain one).
Mandatory Requirements
Legal entitlement to work in Canada. Provision of a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (current within the last 6 months).
Experience
Proven experience teaching in a primary or elementary school setting (including practicum experience for recent graduates). Experience working in northern, rural, or Indigenous communities is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge And Skills
Thorough understanding of child development and pedagogical best practices. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment. Demonstrated cultural competence, including awareness of Innu culture and values; fluency in Innu-Aimun is considered an asset.
Key Competencies
Integrity and professionalism Strong interpersonal skills Adaptability and problem-solving Cultural awareness and responsiveness Organizational and time-management skills
Compensation And Benefits
Relocation and Regional Benefits
Fully furnished, employer-provided housing Relocation Allowance of $2,500 Isolation allowance Labrador living allowance Annual travel allowance for personal use Paid charter travel between Goose Bay and Natuashish at the beginning and end of the school year, and during scheduled school breaks
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary 100% employer-paid premiums for group insurance benefits Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer matching of up to 5.5% of base salary Employer-funded RRSP contributions of 7% of base salary Retention bonus for certified teachers, paid in June Welcome back bonus for certified teachers, paid in September
Professional Development
Professional development opportunities Tuition assistance may be available for approved programs of study, subject to organizational policy and approval
Work-Life Balance
Annual fitness and wellness allowance Paid personal leave provisions Extended office closures during Christmas and Easter
Not the right fit? Search for Elementary Classroom Teacher jobs in Natuashish, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
About Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education
Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) proudly serves the Innu Nation in Labrador. There are two Innu schools in the communities Sheshatshiu and Natuaushish. MTIE Innu schools provide access to education that honours Innu language, traditions, and culture.
Our logo depicts a MITSHIKUN. This is a traditional Innu tool used to clean hides. The mitshikun represents the strength, resourcefulness, determination and practicality of the Innu people.
In 2009, Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) was founded to have jurisdiction over the education of Innu in Labrador in order to create First Nations schools and curriculums that honour and celebrate Innu culture, Innu traditions, and Innu-aimun (language).
MTIE is governed by a board of trustees that is selected by the Chiefs and Councils of the Mushuau Innu in Natuashish and the Sheshatshiu Innu. The board of trustees and the administration of MTIE serve two schools, the Mushuau Innu Natuashish School, and the Sheshatshiu Innu School.