Volunteer ECE Assistant Teacher - Indigenous Communities

Job Overview :

Travelling ECE Teacher

IMPORTANT:

** Location: TRAVEL to Gesgapegiag, Quebec REQUIRED **

Start Date: October 16, 2025 - December 12, 2025

Duration: 8 weeks

The STEM Montessori Academy of Canada (SMAC - SIAC) is a registered not-for-profit organization specializing in science technology engineering and math (STEM) programming open to all students with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and application.

The STEM program will educate students from preschool to high school. The SMAC will specialize in an advanced, bar-none STEM-based educational curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Travelling ECE Teacher (ECE - Early Childhood Education co-op, or those who require experience welcome) to join our team and deliver STEM and literacy-based learning to Indigenous communities. This role requires on-site teaching for 8 consecutive weeks. This role requires creativity, patience, and a commitment to nurturing each student's potential.

Key Dates:

• October 16 - Dec 12, 2025

What We Offer

• Paid accommodations
• Travel assistance to and from Gesgapegiag
• 20-30 hour work week
• Weekends off

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and teach engaging STEM and/or literacy lesson plans that meet curriculum standards and cater to diverse learning styles.
• Support and lead other staff members and volunteers.
• Create a supportive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Assess and evaluate student progress through various methods, including tests, assignments, and observations.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching strategies and share best practices.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
• Maintain classroom organization and manage student behavior effectively.
• Teach students STEM-based skills across a range of subjects including literacy:Math - Reading - Early Childhood Education - Robotics - Artificial Intelligence- Math- Virtual Reality, and Engineering
• Incorporate Indigenous culture and knowledge where appropriate to create a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.
• Create literacy strategies tailored to students with lower literacy levels, ensuring that STEM lessons are accessible and effective.
• Train local teachers on how to roll out STEM or literacy-based lessons, providing them with tools, strategies, and resources to continue STEM education after your assignment ends.

Requirements:

• Working towards ECE or teaching diploma
• Ability to stay on location for 8 weeks
• Experience working with lower literacy students and Indigenous communities
• Familiarity with Indigenous culture
• Passion for literacy or STEM education

Qualifications:

• Study in a teaching field related to ECE, Literacy or STEM fields, or provincially certified teacher.

Experience

• Seeking ECE, or ECA diploma, or a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field is strongly preferred
• Previous teaching experience is highly desirable but not mandatory; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for interacting with students, parents, and staff.
• Proficiency in classroom management techniques and the ability to adapt lessons for various learning needs.
• Familiarity with educational technology tools is a plus.

We are strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and encourage applications from all religious backgrounds, persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and others who can contribute to the diversification of our community. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume.