Employment Opportunity – Grade 5 Teacher
POSITION: Grade 5 Teacher
CLASSIFICATION: Term – 2026 – 2027 School Year
WAGE: Based on the Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement
DEPARTMENT: Cowessess Community Educational Centre
JOB SUMMARY:
Cowessess Community Educational Centre (CCEC) is seeking a dynamic educator to provide a high-level quality of education to students, exemplify leadership and demonstrate the qualities of a positive role model to young people. The successful candidate must have the skills and abilities to teach all Grade 5 subjects and to work within a strong CCEC team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
✓ A valid Class 4 Saskatchewan Education Teaching Certificate is required.
✓ A Bachelor of Education degree is considered a strong asset.
✓ Knowledge and understanding of Treaty Education and/or traditional Treaty teachings.
✓ Solid understanding of K-12 curriculum outcomes, whether local, provincial, or territorial.
✓ Familiarity with current literacy practices and instructional strategies across PreK to Grade 12.
✓ Strong working knowledge of assessment for learning principles and various assessment tools.
✓ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
✓ Highly competent in Microsoft Office programs (especially Word and Excel) as well as online learning
platforms.
✓ Ability to maintain an organized filing system, both physical and electronic.
✓ Understanding of First Nation governance structure and the First Nations education system.
✓ Ability to follow directions, work independently, and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
✓ Highly organized, punctual, reliable, and capable of maintaining strict confidentiality.
✓ Must provide a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Moving allowance is considered.
Complete applications should consist of:
1. Cover Letter & Resume
2. Three (3) references
Deadline to Apply: September 8, 2026
Please send applications to:
human.resources@cowessessfn.com
If you have specific questions about the teaching position, please contact the Director of
Education at 306-696-3418 or via email: Cyrus.smokeyday@cowessessfn.com
