Land-based learning Occasional Teachers

Durham District School Board; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Durham District School Board invites applications for occasional teacher roles supporting land-based learning across our sites: Durham Forest, Nonquon, Pheasants Pen and Duffins Creek. You will deliver curriculum-aligned lessons, foster an inclusive classroom, and adapt materials to diverse learners in outdoor settings.

Qualified educators with Ontario certification or Transitional Certification and AQ qualifications, plus experience in Indigenous knowledge or land-based learning, are

Qualifications

• Ontario teaching certification or Transitional Certificate in Good Standing is required.
• Outdoor Education qualification (AQs) is required.
• Anishinaabemowin Language qualification (AQs) is required.
• First Nations, Métis, Inuit qualification or experience is required.
• Land-Based Learning experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that align with the curriculum and support student learning.
• Create a positive, inclusive and safe classroom environment where every student feels valued.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students.

Education

Ontario teaching certification or Transitional Certificate in Good Standing

Outdoor Education qualification (AQs)

Anishinaabemowin Language qualification (AQs)

First Nations, Métis, Inuit qualification or experience

Land-Based Learning experience

Job description

Job Details

The Durham District School Board acknowledges that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships, both historic and modern, with the territories upon which our school board and schools are located. Today, this area is home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that the Durham Region forms a part of the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Mississauga Peoples and the treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. It is on these ancestral and treaty lands that we teach, live and learn.

This statement was co-created in partnership with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island.

These positions support land-based learning programs throughout the DDSB and the four (4) land-based learning sites. Programs include understanding Indigenous Knowledge in connections with relationships to the land, including language connections and Indigenous ways of knowing. Occasional teachers are required to be outside for the duration of the program and will work with other members of the land-based learning team.

Locations: Durham Forest, Nonquon, Pheasants Pen and Duffins Creek.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that align with the curriculum and support student learning.


• Create a positive, inclusive and safe classroom environment where every student feels valued.


• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students.

Qualifications

• Ontario teaching certification or Transitional Certificate in Good Standing


• Outdoor Education qualification (AQs)


• Anishinaabemowin Language qualification (AQs)


• First Nations, Métis, Inuit qualification or experience


• Land-Based Learning experience

Additional information

Rate of pay (determined by respective collective agreements)

ETFO - elementary certified - $289.52/ full day

OSSTF - secondary $286.28/ full day

Upon hire

You must provide the People and Culture department with a current obtained or applied for (within six months of your start date) vulnerable sector screening.

Equity and Inclusion

The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.

The DDSB is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates who bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We adhere to fair, transparent hiring practices and are committed to equity and accessibility throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ignite Your Career

At the Durham District School Board (DDSB), we inspire the lives of over 80,000 students. Our diverse communities are places where your impact will be felt every day.

Picture yourself in a workplace where your ideas are celebrated, and your growth is a top priority. Here, collaboration and innovation thrive. Whether you're directly inspiring young minds or providing essential support behind the scenes, your contributions will have a meaningful impact on students and the community.

We welcome you to bring your experiences, your passions, and your talents to our inclusive community. Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being as much as your contributions. Ignite your potential at DDSB and help us make a difference, one student at a time.