Junior Kindergarten/ Kindergarten Teacher ID-516

Position

The South Slave Divisional Education Council is looking for a positive and committed educator, capable and willing to work collaboratively and embrace the implementation of three key priorities in the South Slave schools and classrooms: literacy, numeracy and social responsibility.

Position: JK/K Teacher

Start date - August 26, 2025

Salary is dependent upon qualifications but ranges from $91,000 to $147,000 per year plus a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance of approx $14,000 per year and relocation expenses.

For more information, the NWT Teachers' Association Collective Agreement is online: Further information about teaching the NWT can be found at: .

In addition to eligibility for NWT teacher certification, other requirements, are specific to the position. Interested applicants are required to submit the following documentation: cover letter, resume and names of at least 3 references (must include current supervisor), statement (1 page max.) outlining your educational philosophy to

To apply: Email Simone De Gannes, Principal, Email:simone.deganneslange@ssdec.org

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to be given priority consideration under the GNWT's Affirmative Action Policy. Candidates must provide satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector checks if they are contacted for an interview. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem the applicant disqualified from the competitive process. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill similar positions that become available over the next six months. Affirmative Action Employer Smoke-free work environment

School Division:

The South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC) was established in 1991 to administer the K-12 education system for five communities in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories - Fort Smith, Hay River, Kátlodééche First Nation, Fort Resolution, and Lutsel K'e. Each of our communities has a proud and storied past, steeped in northern traditions and values. The Council serves eight schools with an estimated student population of 1300 students. The Council strives to prepare students to create their futures.

For more information about us, visit us on the web at

Community:

As the oldest documented community in the Northwest Territories, Fort Resolution is steeped in the traditions and the living history of the North. The community of 600 residents lies on the southern shore of the Great Slave Lake on a peninsula on Resolution Bay. With abundant natural forests, and proximity to world class angling and hunting, the community's economy benefits from this natural bounty. Fort Resolution offers unique opportunities to observe the traditions of the Dene people, including the annual Moose Deer Spring Carnival. The community's educational hub is the recently renovated Deninu School, which offers diverse educational programming from K-12. Deninu School is a very active and exciting place with a wide range of activities occurring. This newly renovated school is located in Fort Resolution on the south shores of Great Slave Lake. There is a student population of approximately 100 students, complemented by a staff of 14. The school offers academic programs from Junior Kindergarten to grade 12. Our goal as a school is to strive for excellence in education and recognize that we are helping children to realize their future.