Land Based Education Teacher

Salary Range: $53,610 – $120,369 (based QECO rating and qualified teaching experience)

Benefits of KiHS for Communities:

• Stay-at-Home Education:  Indigenous students can remain in their communities while attending high school
• Extensive Course Offerings:  Access to over 80 courses for grades 9-12 across all streams (locally developed, academic, applied, college prep, university prep, and workplace)

Benefits for Land Based Teacher:

• Locally Designed Land Based Programs:  Programs created that reflect local culture and land based practices
• Cultural Integration:  Participate in land-based and cultural activities with students
• Collaborative:  Work in partnership with elders, knowledge keepers, teachers and community members to develop local educational resources
• Supportive Team:  Join a growing, dedicated team of educators committed to supporting Indigenous students in the north.
• Comprehensive Employment Package:  Competitive salaries, benefits, pension (OTPP), professional development opportunities, and NTIP certification.

Qualifications: 

• Member of, or eligible for membership in, the Ontario College of Teachers
• Qualified for intermediate and/or senior divisions
• Possess diverse technological skills and a general aptitude with educational software

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the classroom teacher in one of our partner communities
• Mentor local students in their online courses across all subject areas
• Instruct online courses
• Travel to Northern First Nations communities