EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MUSIC TEACHER

Permanent

Overview

Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik is a school unlike any other. Situated near the beautiful North Channel of Lake Huron only fifteen minutes away from Massey, Ontario, Biidaaban is easily commutable from Espanola, Sudbury, or Elliot Lake. Our faculty identify the flexibility to build and run land-based, outdoor-oriented programs as their number-one reason for choosing Biidaaban – with a huge campus and sports field, access to trails, and a short bus ride to a community-owned camp, Biidaaban teachers build the sort of classroom experiences that few others could dream of. And with Nishnaabemwin language experiences growing every year, teachers who join now (at any fluency level or with willingness to learn!) will be a part of one of the most inspiring community-led language revitalization programs in history.

While Biidaaban has a full class set of ukuleles and access to various traditional instruments, this year will be its first year offering a fully-integrated music program for its K-8 students. With full administrative and community support, are you the visionary musician who can bring a culturally-appropriate, enriching music program to Sagamok?

Biidaaban Teachers are afforded a very high level of professional autonomy and receive significant educational assistant support. With a salary and benefits comparable to provincial colleagues, full participation in the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, a generous health expense account, and opportunities for paid professional development, Biidaaban is truly a great place for new and experienced teachers alike to define their careers and teach in the ways they'd always hoped that they could.

Qualifications/Terms & Conditions:

1. Preference for university degree in human services. .
2. Minimum of two (2) years of experience with children and families in the area of maternal and child health and/or child development.
3. College diploma in Early Childhood Education, Social Services Worker or related program and three (3) years of relevant experience will be considered.
4. Successful completion of a college or university research or evaluation course will be considered a definite asset.
5. Member of, or willingness to register with, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
6. Successful completion of college or university courses in child development will be considered a definite asset.
7. Knowledge of and respect for Anishnawbek history, values, teachings, culture, and traditions is of critical importance.
8. Ability to understand and speak Ojibwe will be considered a definite asset.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and email software/s, and use of on-line learning resources.
10. Local knowledge and understanding of Sagamok Anishnawbek's services will be considered an asset.
11. Preference will be given to a member or resident of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
12. Hold or willing to secure, CPR and First Aid Certificate.
13. Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
14. Able to travel on short notice.
15. Able to work flexible hours on short notice and including afterhours.
16. Sign and comply with an annual Oath of Confidentiality.
17. Must provide a Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment.
18. Incumbent is subject to six months' probation.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) to:

Attn: Human Resources

Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0

Fax: (705) 865-3307

By: Until Filled.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Aboriginal people.