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Position Title: Anishinaabemowin Language Educator
Location: Sarnia, ON
Duration: Permanent, 10 month position (September to June annually)
Posting Closes/Deadline: April 16th, 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: April 21st-24th, 2026
Position Summary
The Anishinaabemowin Language Educator will provide Ojibwe language at the Aamjiwnaang Kinomaage Gamig school. Make cultural connections and strengthen student learning to traditions, story, song and land
based learning. The Anishinaabemowin Language Educator works in collaboration with classroom teachers to plan, facilitate and deliver language that supports the overall language revitalization strategy within our
community.
Responsibilities
1. Develop lesson plans, assessments, evaluations and provide Language Instruction for all grades assigned.
2. Create and provide long-range plans to guide the instruction delivery
3. Inspire and mentor students to develop pride in their ancestral language and motivate them to use language through speaking anishinaabemowin, art, music and other experiences within their daily lives
4. Collaborate with other Language Instructors and Teachers in the development of Anishinabemowin language, resources and curriculum to inform classrooms of language learning outside of language classroom specific
5. Lead and promote land-based experiences
6. Provide effective classroom management
7. Develop and maintain language progress reports and term report cards on students
8. Maintains strict confidentiality of all information related to the children, parents, and staff
9. Attend workshops, training sessions, and conferences as it pertains to the program.
10. Interact with staff and community in a positive and professional manner
11. Assist in other areas as needed from time to time as designated by Manager.
12. Comply with Aamjiwnaang First Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures as well as Aamjiwnaang Kinomaage Gamig school Policies and Procedures
Other:
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to work as part of a team and work collaboratively with others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office
Minimum Requirements
Minimum: Member of Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Certification
Other Requirements:
• Knowledge of culture, history and customs of the Anishinabek Nation
• Excellent rapport with young people in a mentoring role
• Positive interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively and in cooperation within a team environment
• Knowledge in smart board, I-pad technology, and other technologies
• Provide a criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate
Other Considerations
In accordance with Section 16 Special Programs of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to Aamjiwnaang Band Members with relevant education/experience (R.S.C 1985,c. H-6, s16 (1-3).
Preference may be given to First Nation candidates with relevant on reserve employment and/or those with knowledge and understanding of Aamjiwnaang and history and community.
Application Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your resume and cover letter via mail, email, or fax to:
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
978 Tashmoo Avenue
Sarnia, ON
N7T 7H5
Attention: Ashley Fisher, Human Resources Officer
Or
[email protected]
Or
519-336-0382 fax
For more information, check us out online at www.aamjiwnaang.ca