Teacher - Indigenous Language
Job Summary
Department Information
Dehcho Divisional Education Council
Welcome to Dehcho!
Dehcho means "big river" - the Dene name for the Mackenzie River. In the Dehcho region, where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you'll find some of the grandest displays of the North's natural beauty.
Here, mountains rise to unclimbable heights, waterfalls roar between colossal canyons, and the big river runs past communities where traditional living remains vibrant and thriving. Big River. Big Mountains. Big Hearts.
Job Information
ECHO DENE SCHOOL
Fort Liard, Northwest Territories
The Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications for the position of
Indigenous Language Teacher
Starting Date: August 25, 2025
Open until filled.
Fort Liard is nicknamed "Tropics of the North" because of its long, warm summers and winter chinooks. Only 23 km north of the BC/NT border, Fort Liard is only two hours north of Fort Nelson, British Columbia, and a short drive along the Alaska Highway to Stone Mountain, Muncho Lake and Liard Hot Springs Provincial Parks.
Echo Dene School is a JK-12 school located on the traditional territory of Acho Dene Koe First Nation. Echo Dene School has approximately one hundred twenty students from JK-12.
Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications from certified teachers who are dedicated to teaching and have experience and/or interest in the cultural, linguistic and traditional heritage of the Dene. The teacher will offer a holistic, culturally relevant program that supports the language and cultural heritage of the students and addresses the needs of all students who may have learning challenges in multi-grade classes.
The applicant:
· Must hold or be eligible for a Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate.
· Proficiency in speaking Dene Zhatie language is required.
· Must demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with students and their parents in multi-grade environments.
· Direct experience with the Northwest Territories curricula is preferred.
· Familiarity with the "Our Languages Curriculum" is an asset.
· Experience in promoting and organizing culturally appropriate activities is highly desirable.
· The ability to teach additional courses from JK-12 would be considered an asset.
· Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Indigenous Dene.
GNWT Inquiries
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants will submit a cover letter and resume, with permission to contact 3 recent supervisory references to: teacherrecruitment@ddec.ca
After the interview stage, current and previous employers will be contacted for references.
Open until filled.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
A criminal/vulnerable record check is prerequisite to employment.
Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
For more information please contact:
Paula Chin
Principal
Echo Dene School
Telephone: (867) 770-4486
Email: PChin@ddec.ca
Reference Number 3040
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Priority for Northwest Territories Teachers' Association positions shall be granted as follows:
- Priority 1: Teachers who have received official lay-off notice;
- Priority 2: Stage One Priority (S1P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories;
- Priority 3: Stage Two Priority (S2P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada, outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.;
- Priority 4: Indeterminate Teachers eligible for Transfer or Promotion and not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
- Priority 5: Term teachers not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
- Priority 6: NWT Resident Teachers not employed by the GNWT or included in Priorities 2 & 3;
- Priority 7: Teachers who are not residents of the NWT and who are not included in Priorities.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 26739
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary Information
Salary for this position is currently Under Review.
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