Saulteaux Language Teacher – Chief Paskwa Education Centre

Term: 2025/2026 Academic School Year
Application Deadline: June 30th, 2025

CHIEF PASKWA EDUCATION CENTRE

INVITES APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
SAULTEAUX LANGUAGE TEACHER

Pasqua First Nation is seeking application for a Saulteaux Language Teacher for the Elementary and High School 2025/2026 Academic School Year.

Saulteaux Language Teacher Requirements:
  • Preference for a teacher with a valid Saskatchewan Teaching Certificate

  • Preference for a teacher who possesses a Bachelor of Education

  • Consideration for band members that have language certificates or have pursued their language

  • Fluency in the Saulteaux language both written and oral

  • Knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action with specific application to Pasqua First Nation if possible

  • Previous teaching experience

  • A team player committed to the belief that all students can and will learn

  • Communicates effectively with parents and staff

  • Works in a collaborative manner with others

  • Is committed to professional development and growth

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Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide instruction to increase students’ ability to understand, speak and use a written form of the Saulteaux language and improve cultural knowledge

  • Focus on improving instruction and meeting the needs of the learner

  • Prepare course timelines and materials for high school credits aligned with Nakawe 10, 20 and 30 requirements

  • Nurture, support and guide young learners

  • Incorporate the use of appropriate technology and media in lesson planning

  • Facilitate learning activities both within the classroom and outdoors

  • Incorporate Indigenous ways of life and ways of learning into classroom instruction

  • Gather resources to support language instruction including localized knowledge/speakers

  • Support families with open, ongoing communication

  • Establish community connections with band departments, elders and language keepers that promote Indigenous Languages and cultural awareness

  • Facilitate the coordination of school cultural activities in cooperation with fellow teachers and community knowledge keepers

CHIEF PASKWA EDUCATION CENTER
PO Box 10, Pasqua First Nation, Saskatchewan S0G 5M0
Phone: 306-332-1588 – HS Phone: 306-332-1571 – Fax: 306-332-1593
Email: cpec@pasquaeducation.com – Website: www.pasquaeducation.com


Applicants for the Saulteaux Language Teacher:

  • Please submit application to Eric Honetschlager by email at:
    Eric.Honetschlager@pasquaeducation.com

  • Provide a review:

    • Your qualifications and work experience relevant to the position

    • Education and leadership roles for the past 5 years

  • Names of three references including your most recent employer

    • Two references that can speak to your language fluency

  • Candidates will be shortlisted for interviewing


Applications are due: JUNE 30TH, 2025