Job Description

Overview

Kiizhik Education Corporation is looking for to hire an Elementary Teacher for the remainder of the 2025/2026 School Year. The Elementary Teacher is responsible for the overall program delivery in their classroom at the Gaagagekiizhik Elementary School and will ensure that the students who attend have programming and support that meet their own unique educational, emotional, social, cultural, and physical needs. The Elementary Teacher reports directly to the School Principal.

DUTIES:

Establish and implement rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations

Assign and grade class work and homework

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations

Prepare and implement remedial and intervention programs for students requiring targeted support

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities

Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required

Support the needs of all students

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Arts/Science and Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Education, or an Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) diploma

Experience or knowledge of best practices in literacy and numeracy at an elementary level

Primary, Junior and/or Intermediate qualifications would be an asset

Membership in the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing

Experience in the education of Anishinaabe students

A clean criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

Proficiency in the Anishinaabe Language is an asset

Please submit resume and cover letter with three professional references by Friday, November 28, 2025

at 4:00pm.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION ONLINE, E-MAIL, OR ONLINE TO:

Kiizhik Education Corporation

Attention: Human Resources Manager

598 Lakeview Drive

Kenora, ON P9N 3P7

www.kiizhik.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$99,167.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person