7 Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education Jobs

The Education Authority is seeking passionate, dedicated, and culturally responsive educators to join our school team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality instruction aligned with the Ontario Curriculum while integrating local Anishinaabe (Ojibwe/Oji-Cree) knowledge, language, and culture. We look for educators committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment that supports the academic, social, and cultural growth of First Nation students.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lesson plans across subject areas according to the Ontario Curriculum, modifying content to meet diverse student learning needs.

Cultural Integration: Collaboratively work with local Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and language teachers to weave community culture, traditions, and local land-based learning into daily lessons.

Classroom Environment: Maintain a positive, trauma-informed classroom dynamic that emphasizes equity, student well-being, and safe learning boundaries.

Assessment & Evaluation: Implement varied assessment strategies to track student progress and communicate growth effectively with parents, guardians, and administration.

Community Involvement: Active participation in community events and a willingness to build strong, respectful relationships outside the classroom walls.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Certification: Valid Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certificate in good standing, or eligibility for certification (inter-provincial applicants welcome).

Education: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree.

Cultural Competence: Demonstrated understanding of First Nations history, the impacts of residential schools, and a willingness to practice culturally responsive teaching methods.

Adaptability: Proven resilience and self-care strategies suitable for living and working in a remote, northern environment.

Pre-Employment Clearances: Clear Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (including at least one supervisory reference) to communications@edu.knet.ca.