Job Description

Position Open To

: Internal and External Applicants

Posting Overview:

The Lambton Kent District School Board, serves more than 21,000 students in 50 elementary and 12 secondary schools across Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent.


Prospective qualified elementary and secondary teachers who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply.

must be able to teach French, Ojibwe, or Lenape language. Applicants without language qualifications will not be considered;


must be available to start working immediately or once OCT application has been processed;


must be available to work a minimum of 3-5 days/week;


must be available to work 10 months of the school year;


must be willing to travel throughout Chatham-Kent and/or Sarnia-Lambton;


must be available to work on a daily occasional basis;


must be available to work on a last-minute, call-in basis.

Prospective candidates currently enrolled in teachers college are encouraged to apply.


Successful applicants will be expected to commence employment immediately or once they become OCT qualified(for new graduates/current students).

Qualifications/Experience:

Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification in the respective division and subject area;


French qualifications are required;


experience speaking the Ojibwe and/or Lenape language is required;


additional qualifications are an asset;


demonstrated knowledge of current Ontario curriculum and assessment, evaluation, and reporting practices;


excellent communication skills in order to effectively interact with students, parents and staff ;


demonstrates positive interaction and collaboration as part of the school team;


applies consistent and fair classroom management;


experience working with youth in a variety of settings;


experience working with diverse cultures including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit;


ability to integrate technology into curriculum.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will only be accepted through our online process. Inquiries can be directed to Human Resources at 519-336-1500 x 31322.


All applicants will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive one, please contact Apply to Education directly prior to the deadline date and time.



The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable learning and work environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process, we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.