Indigenous Language and International Languages Teachers - Korean
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Overview
Thank you for your interest in a career as an Indigenous Language and International Languages Teacher with the York Region District School Board. This application is for consideration for positions throughout the 2026/2027 school year, effective September 8, 2026 and ending on or about June 25, 2027, with a possibility of renewal. Candidates will be contacted as vacancies arise. The work schedule and salary depend on the type of program being taught and the OCT status of the applicant.
Note:
This posting may close at any time throughout the 2026/2027 school year, as hiring is determined by system needs.
Program Information
Work Schedule:
3.7 hours per week, for 30 weeks, from September 8, 2026 to June 25, 2027.
Salary: $65.34 per hour (OCT qualified teachers).
For consideration for credit programs, applicants must be OCT qualified.
Major Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and coordinate a program that is optimal for the language learning and that reflects current teaching practices in Ontario.
Ensure the safety and well‑being of students.
Develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive learning environment.
Communicate about student progress to administrators, parents, and students.
Encourage parent involvement in student learning at home and at school.
Supervision of students as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
Fluency in Korean is an asset (with the ability to pass a conversational fluency test with community partners).
Some teaching experience (preferably language teaching).
Ontario College of Teachers Certification for credit courses.
Qualifications in both Intermediate and/or Senior.
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 remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.
We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board‑community.
Therefore, in pursuit of the Board's values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board's priorities, goals and principles outlined in the. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, and creating identity‑affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.
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.
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. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
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…
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