Occasional Ojibwe Language Teacher

St. Clement's School; Aurora; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an Ojibwe Language Teacher, where you will play a vital role in promoting Indigenous language and culture. This position involves providing engaging Ojibwe language instruction and collaborating with a dedicated team to implement educational strategies that reflect the diverse needs of the community. You'll have the opportunity to inspire students and contribute to a culturally rich learning environment. If you are passionate about Indigenous education and have the skills to foster a love for language, this role is perfect for you, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Ojibwe and teaching experience are essential.
• Knowledge of Indigenous pedagogy and cultural awareness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Ojibwe language instruction to students.
• Support the implementation of Indigenous education strategies.

Skills

Conversational Ojibwe

Teaching experience

Information Technology skills

Indigenous pedagogy

Interpersonal skills

Education

OCT qualification

First Nations background

Job description

Interested candidates are required to complete the following online application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. For further information regarding this position, please email Carolyn Marchand, Inclusive School and Community Services at [e-mail].

The Ojibwe Language Teacher will provide Ojibwe language instruction and support the implementation of the York Region District School Board's First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Strategy at northern YRDSB schools in coordination with the Regional Ojibwe Language Team, including the Ojibwe Language Coordinator.

Length of Assignment: This is for Occasional Teacher opportunities to support YRDSB’s Ojibwe Language program.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience with conversational Ojibwe, experience teaching the language and fluency would be an asset.
• Applications from those that are not currently OCT qualified members will be considered.
• Information Technology skills are an asset.
• Land-based learning and Anishinaabek cultural knowledge are an asset.
• Experience with Indigenous pedagogy and educational interconnection is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively on a team.
• First Nations background and/or experience teaching Indigenous children.

Line of Responsibility: School Principal and Acting Associate Director, Equitable Outcomes and Schools.

Steps of the Selection Process:

There are four steps to the selection process, each of which assesses candidates on different aspects of their leadership skills and abilities. If successful, candidates will move to the next step of the process.

Step 1: Application Package

• Due: At the time of application.

• Online application including cover letter, résumé and three professional references. (References must have been in a supervisory role with respect to the candidate.)

Step 2: Ojibwe Language Assessment

• The first stage of the process for all candidates interested in teaching Ojibwe language with York Region District School Board is our Ojibwe language assessment. This assessment has an oral and a written component and helps us determine whether a candidate’s level of Ojibwe is appropriate. Candidates will be contacted by Human Resource Services to schedule the language assessment. Upon successful completion of the language assessment, candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps of the selection process.

Step 3: Interview

• Candidates will be informed of the date by email.

Step 4: Reference Checks

• Will occur after the interview stage.
• Referees are sent an electronic form to complete, for the successful candidate only.

The selection of the successful candidate will be based on the total score of all four steps.

In line with the board’s succession planning goals, the Regional Ojibwe Language Teacher process is committed to meeting the organization’s diverse talent development needs and contributes to building a workforce reflective of the communities we serve.

By completing our online application, you will have just taken the first step towards exploring a leadership role with the York Region District School Board. Congratulations!

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified);
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

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Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.