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Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach
Grade 4 Teacher – Jimmy Sandy Memorial School
Wachiya!
Do you have the willingness to teach, but also to learn? Do you have the desire to immerse yourself in an Indigenous community and to celebrate cultural differences? If so, Jimmy Sandy Memorial School is currently seeking a passionate Grade 4 teacher.
Vision
Jimmy Sandy Memorial School is the Naskapi school of Kawawachikamach. We commit to building relationships of trust and respect so that our students are culturally proud and confident. By working together our students will be successful in their goals and dreams.
JSMS Overview
Located in the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach, 15 kilometres from Schefferville, Jimmy Sandy Memorial School provides instruction to the Naskapi beneficiaries. The school offers instruction to all grade levels from pre-kindergarten to secondary 5 (Grade 11) and adult and vocational education.
Community Overview
Kawawa, as it is locally called, is a dynamic community of approximately 1,000 people. There is a grocery store, pool, fitness center, cultural center, local radio station, and health care clinic to name a few. Other services can also be found in nearby Schefferville, where JSMS housing is located for teachers from outside the community.
JSMS Teacher Benefits
Salary* – $46,527 to $92,027
Subsidized Housing and Moving Costs* – $7,600 taxable benefit
Northern Allowance* -$10,627 (no dependent) – $18,872 (with dependent)
Paid Outings* – 3 payments of $3,795
Relocation expenses covered by the School Board*
Food transportation allowance*
Group Insurance Program
Employee and Family Assistance Program
20 PD Days
Teacher Induction Program
*Certain conditions may apply and are subject to change
A unique opportunity to learn, grow and give back to an Indigenous community. Explore and make a difference with the Naskapis of Kawawachikamach!
For instructions on how to apply, click on the link https://www.cqsb.qc.ca/en/careers?179743.
Questions? Please feel free to reach out to Steven McCoubrey at 581-989-5054.
Please advise that we are currently accepting candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada.
Thank you!
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $46,527.00-$92,027.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Are you currently authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you hold a teaching licence from a Canadian province?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Application deadline: 2022-09-19
Expected start date: 2022-09-19
