Ojibway language instructors required in Thunder Bay's Lakehead Board of Education
The following teaching position(s) are available effective immediately.
SECONDARY OCCASIONAL TEACHERS TO TEACH NATIVE LANGUAGES: OJIBWE/OJIBWAY TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT LAKEHEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ FOUR HIGH SCHOOLS.
OCCASIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION TEACHERS TO TEACH NATIVE LANGUAGES: OJIBWE/OJIBWAY TO ADULTS AT LAKEHEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE.
The Native Languages courses include oral communication, reading and writing; vocabulary, language conventions and grammar; use of information technology; and an appreciation of Native language and culture.
Application Procedure
Each candidate shall submit: [use as your checklist]
- one covering letter indicating position(s) to which you are applying;
- a résumé of qualifications and experience arranged in chronological sequence
- two recent performance reviews or practice teaching reports, if no teaching experience (if applicable);
- a photocopy of 2009 Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification (if applicable)
- a Reference Check Consent Form (available from Main Floor Reception, 2135 Sills Street or click Reference Check Consent Form)
Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing a current, original Criminal Background Check and proof of a negative T.B. Skin Test. These documents do not have to be included with your application.
Applicants who are fluent in Ojibwe/Ojibway but do not hold a teaching certificate are welcome to apply.
Please forward a complete application package to:
Wendy Doran, Human Resources Officer
Lakehead District School Board
Jim McCuaig Education Centre
2135 Sills Street
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5T2
Deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009.
We thank you for your application. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.
* Qualified candidates may be recommended for the permanent secondary teacher hiring list.