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Teacher - Grade 5

$95k - $153k per year
Full-time, Temporary

The Government of the Northwest Territories

Job Information

JBT School is a Junior Kindergarten to grade 6 school with 270 students. Students and staff focus on four simple expectations: Pride, Respect. Ownership and Safety (PROS). Literacy is a primary focus as all students are active in Rufus Reading Club. We also pride ourselves on our open-door policy and our school benefits from parent/community support. At JBT, the school helps to create futures through a number of diverse programs, and activities, including culture camps, primary/STEM activity days, literacy activities, student achievement awards and celebrating our weekly bucket fillers.

Position: Elementary School Teacher (Grade 5)

Salary is dependent upon qualifications but ranges from $95,000 to $153,000 per year plus a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance of approx. $7,000 per year and relocation expenses.

Start date: August 25,2026

Term (1.0 FTE) for 2026/27 school year 

How to apply: Email Todd Stewart (School principal) at View email address on gov.nt.ca with the following documents: 

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Philosophy of education (statement-1 page max- outlining your educational philosophy
  • 3 references (must include current supervisor)

Qualifications and requirements:

  • Bachelor of Education (or equivalent)
  • Eligibility for NWT teaching certification
  • Satisfactory criminal records and vulnerable sector checks (post-interview stage)

Learn More:

Teacher Information in the NWT: 

The NWT Teachers' Association Collective Agreement: 

About the SSDEC: 

About the Community: 

Fort Smith is nestled on the banks overlooking the Slave River on the Northwest Territories/ Alberta border. It is one of the largest towns and is the most-southerly Centre in the Northwest Territories with a population of roughly 2500 people. The community is home to the main campus of Aurora College, is the gateway to Canada's largest national park, Wood Buffalo National Park, and is where the central office of the South Slave Divisional Education Council calls home. Not unlike most northern communities, Fort Smith celebrates its cultural diversity. With a majority aboriginal population comprising Dene and Metis peoples, the town has a thriving cultural sector complemented by the presence of the Northern Life Museum. Fort Smith is the home of two modern and well-equipped schools served by dedicated teaching staffs.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT  X0E 0P0
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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