Language and Culture Educator/Administrator

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  • CompanyAamjiwnaang First Nation
  • Job TypeLanguage (First Nation)
  • Job TypePermanent Employment
  • Education / CredentialsAn Ontario Teacher's Certification would be an asset but not required
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline08/29/2025

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Job Description

Position Title: Language and Culture Educator/Administrator

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Permanent

Posting Closes/Deadline: August 29, 2025

Tentative Interview Date(s): September 9, 2025

Position Summary:

The Language and Culture Educator/Administrator will teach Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) throughout the Aamjiwnaang School classrooms and provide language and culture supports within the community. The Language and Culture Educator/Administrator works in collaboration to contribute to the overall Anishinaabemowin revitalization within our community, under the general supervision of the Manager of Education.

Responsibilities:

  1. Develop a yearly plan for language development activities and skills for classrooms and school age program.
  2. Provide language instruction and support in collaboration with Teachers
  3. Develop lesson plans and cultural activities, and video documentation for online platform
  4. Work with the Education Committee in the development of language and culture curriculum.
  5. The ability to differentiate instruction using hands-on activities, music, and other experiences
  6. Plan to carry out various land-based learning experiences (sugar bush) to include language and cultural activities
  7. Collect and assess student data and progress for report cards.

 

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • An Ontario Teacher’s Certification would be an asset but not required.
  • Must have general knowledge of the educational system, values, aspirations of the Aamjiwnaang
  • Must have the ability to work within a team setting
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must demonstrate the ability to speak and write in Ojibwe
  • Provide a criminal reference police check with vulnerable sector search
  • Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate
  • High level of comfort with IT support learning (smartboard, iapds, apps, online forum, etc.)

How to Apply

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).

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