High School Inuktitut (Inuit) Language Teacher

The Lester B. Pearson School Board is currently hiring for a dynamic and inspiring Inuktitut Language Teacher, on a part-time contract position. As a teacher of the Inuktitut language, you will inspire your students' mastery of the language and their understanding of its history, literature, culture & traditions. Join us and become part of a committed team that values learning, personal growth and the achievement of excellence by maximizing the potential of each individual. We are an inclusive workplace and foster a diverse, respectful, nurturing and safe environment for our students and staff.

Qualifications :

Brevet (or teaching permit). We will also consider a non-licensed teacher who has experience teaching the Inuit language. The candidate should have a post-secondary degree or diploma. Term of employment : FTE 35% - Contract / part-time (12.25 hours per week)

Other requirements :

• Bilingual in Inuktitut and English or French
• Knowledge and experience applying best practices in the areas of instruction, curriculum development and assessment
• Experience and / or training with current assessment methods
• Knowledge of Inuktitut / Inuit language, histories, cultures and traditions
• Experience in teaching Inuktitut classes and preparing class material
• Fluency in Inuktitut & ability to read and write in Inuktitut
• Understanding of linguistic structure of Inuktitut
• Experience and / training in classroom management practices and the development of positive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team as well as independently
• The ability to work with and build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders; e.g., students, parents, administration
• Willingness to advocate and participate in outdoor activities

Responsibilities :

Salary will be determined according to the collective agreement and based on experience and level of education.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.