Employment Opportunity: Pre-Kindergarten
Teacher, Full-time Employment
The East Central First Nations Education Authority (ECFNEA) is committed to providing
the highest quality of Educational Services by our people, for our people, to our people.
The Authority focuses on developing and implementing programs that address the
needs of the First Nation Community, including Culture, Cree Language, and Trauma-
Sensitive Programs that address the needs of the First Nation community of James
Smith, which consists of the Chakastaypasin Band of the Cree Nation, James Smith Cree
Nation, and Peter Chapman Band.
The ECFNEA’s facilities include the Bernard Constant Community School (BCCS) located
on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and a sub-office in Nipawin.
To obtain more information on the ECFNEA, please visit the website at
https://www.ecfnep.ca/
The BCCS is a dynamic Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 school, serving the needs of
approximately 440 students. The school is supported by a professional staff of 30-plus
teachers and a full complement of support staff. The school’s focus will include
Trauma-Sensitive Programs, a full complement of a Wellness Team, a comprehensive
Cree Language Program for all grades and divisions, a Land-based Learning Program, a
Cultural Program, a Sports Academy Program, and a Treaty Essential Learning Program.
Applicants who can speak the Cree Language and can display knowledge of, and
working experience in, the other noted areas will be considered assets.
Position Title
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- a Canadian Police Information Centre’s (CPIC) Criminal Records Check and a
Vulnerable Sector Check;
- a valid Driver’s license; and
- Certification in ECE Level 2;
Duties and Responsibilities
The following criteria will be important considerations in the hiring process.
- a strong background in the Cree Language will be a definite asset;
- a strong background in teaching Pre-K School subjects is preferred;
