K-8 Itinerant Native Languages Teacher, Indigenous Education

Job Description

The TDSB is committed to the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada:
Calls to Action, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, as a guiding principle and a strategic direction.

As a position requirement, the successful candidate will have lived experience as a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit person.

The candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to advance human rights and take actions that address racism in all its forms, while promoting Equity and demonstrating Anti‑Oppressive pedagogy.

This position is subject to restructuring, reorganization and/or possible renewal.

Department: UIEC

Panel Type:
Elementary

Term: 1 year (10‑month)

Term Dates: 01/09/2026 – 31/08/2027

FTE: 1.0

Semester: NA

Assignment Type:
Term

Number of Positions: 2

The goal of the Native Language Program is to generate an education delivery model that will improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students. The program model allows students to work at their own pace with individualized instruction in a non‑competitive environment. The program's foundation and success are based on traditional practices while offering wrap‑around services that meet the needs of Indigenous students and foster positive Indigenous identity, academic success, and overall well‑being.

The goal of the Indigenous Native Languages Program in the TDSB is to focus on the acquisition of Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin) language skills.

The successful candidate will report to the Centrally Assigned Principal for Indigenous Education, will be supervised locally by the school Principal, and will be supported by the Urban Indigenous Education Center.

• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services;
• Provide culturally relevant and culturally safe learning environments and instruction based on students’ learning styles, strengths and needs;
• Apply effective Indigenous Education teaching/learning and assessment strategies and practices;
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to support and monitor the success of Indigenous students;
• Support the process of collecting and interpreting student success data to enable staff to make informed decisions about programming for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students;
• Provide culturally relevant learning instruction based on students’ learning styles, strengths and needs;
• Mentor and work collaboratively with other staff to effectively adapt and support the classroom program and instruction for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students;
• Support and coordinate ongoing implementation of program initiatives and development of best practices in Indigenous Education;
• Assist in the coordination of access for students to support and interventions;
• Provide programming and language acquisition skills related to the Ojibwe (Anishnaabemowin) language;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualifications in good standing;
• Basic Qualifications in at least one division (Primary, Junior or Intermediate) is a requirement;
• Native Languages;
  Ojibwe (Anishnaabemowin) fluency required;
  College of Teachers Certification in the subject is preferred;
• As a position requirement, the successful candidate will have lived experience as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit person and will have a strong understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and being; working within First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities;
• Knowledge and understanding of current issues and research pertaining to Indigenous Education;
• A well‑informed understanding of the histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada;
• A strong familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action as they relate to student achievement and well‑being, as well as community expectations;
• An ability to incorporate cultural programming and Elders would be considered an asset;
• Proven ability in promoting equitable practices that value inclusion and diversity;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;
• Demonstrated…