Secondary Teacher - Native Learning Centre ; English, History, Special Education

Secondary Teacher - Native Learning Centre Downtown (English, History, Special Education)

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotional practices, and prefers candidates who have lived experience as a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit person.

The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to advance human rights, address racism in all its forms, promote equity, and demonstrate anti-oppressive pedagogy.

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

• Term: 2-year term (10-month position)
• Term Dates:
  September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2028
• FTE: 1.0
• Assignment Type:
  Term
• Number of Positions: 1

The Toronto District School Board invites applications from qualified teachers for the position of Secondary Teacher - Native Learning Centre-Downtown at Jarvis Collegiate Institute. The goal of the Native Learning Centre (NLC) is to improve educational outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students through culturally grounded, student-centered instruction and wrap‑around supports.

• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusion in the development and implementation of programs and services.
• Provide culturally relevant instruction based on students’ learning styles, strengths and needs.
• Integrate Indigenous knowledge into classroom learning.
• Assist the school community in addressing issues pertaining to the Indigenous community.
• Apply effective Indigenous Education teaching and learning strategies and practices.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to support and monitor the success of Indigenous students.
• Mentor and work collaboratively with education partners to 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.
• Co‑plan, co‑teach and collaborate cross-curricularly with colleagues and central staff.
• Collaborate with the Indigenous Food Sovereignty program.
• Assist in the coordination of access for students to support and interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned with consideration to the unique needs of the school.

• Ontario College of Teachers' Certificate of Qualification, in good standing.
• Intermediate and/or senior teaching qualifications in English and/or History, with preference for those qualified in more than one subject area.
• Qualification in Special Education Part 1.
• First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies additional qualification is an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous language(s) and culture(s) is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and experience working within First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
• Knowledge of current education issues and barriers, and awareness of available supports for First Nations, Métis and Inuit education.
• In-depth knowledge of the Ontario First Nations, Métis, Inuit Education Policy Framework and related research.
• Demonstrated experience in developing materials to support teachers and schools working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations.
• Proven ability in promoting equitable practices that value inclusion and diversity.
• Commitment to maintaining a learning/working environment that actively promotes and supports human rights.
• Reputation as an innovative and stimulating educator.
• Exceptional organizational, team‑building, problem‑solving, planning, mentoring and staff‑development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and adaptability.
• Competency in computer skills and electronic communication.

• Salary commensurate with the secondary teacher salary grid.