WAHSA Teaching Staff – Starting August 2026

NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL

 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WAHSA TEACHER (Starting August 2026)

WAHSA DISTANCE EDUCATION CENTRE

Sioux Lookout, ON

Wahsa Distance Education Centre is operated by the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council under the direction of District Area Chiefs and First Nation communities.  Wahsa provides secondary education services to northern communities across the Sioux Lookout District by SMARTBoard/Bridget software and Independent Learning courses. Wahsa develops, delivers, and co-ordinates courses, training and support services in consultation with participating First Nations. Students receive instruction, instructional packages, tutoring, and academic and personal counseling through local and central support systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Special consideration given to candidates with Intermediate/Senior qualifications

Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

Experience teaching First Nation students an asset

Computer literacy

A sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and traditions

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

POSITION:                         Permanent/Full-time

SALARY :                            Based on QECO rating (Years 0 to 11) as follows:

A1 – $54,280 – $89,063

A2 – $56,513 – $95,029

A3 – $60,967 – $102,973

A4 – $63,862 – $109,533

All staff are compensated 13 weeks of vacation either with                                                           vacation days,  monetary compensation or a combination of both

**NNEC thanks all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a CRC and/or a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions.  This advertisement is to fill a current vacancy and will remain open until filled.  Please note that NNEC does not supply teacher housing or accommodation for staff.

Please submit your personal philosophy of education, a copy of your OCT Registration, cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax (807) 582-3865 or by email to humanresources@nnec.on.ca

www.nnec.on.ca