Temporary Teacher

Classification Level: Per QECO Rating/MFN Salary Grid

Term: Full Time- Temporary Contract (January 2026- January 2027)

Department: Education / Lakeview School

Reporting Relationship

The Teacher reports to the Principal or Designate.

Position Summary

Providing educational programming and development to students at Lakeview School. Development of curriculum in accordance with ministry and recommendations from Principal or Director of Education. Interactions with consultants as it pertains to teaching duties. Participate in school events and functions.

Essential Functions

• Prepare lessons applicable to Grade assigned and per curriculum as set out by the Province and MFN.
• To work together with other members of the teaching staff and Principal to select current, appropriate teaching materials.
• To participate in all professional activity days or activities and to continue to pursue their personal education.
• Promote the Lakeview School Vision and Mission Statement, along with the MFN mission and vision.
• To maintain order and discipline in their classroom and throughout the school and follow the school timetable and schedule as approved by Chief and Council.
• To help each student build his/her self-esteem while teaching the students about how to respect and work co-operatively with others.
• To work continually at strengthening his/her ties with the school's educational partners, the community-at-large, his/her fellow staff members, the parents, and his/her students, recognizing the role of each of these groups in the education of the students.
• To model behavior in order to help the students with their understanding of wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, truth, and other teachings, and to fully support the Ojibwe Language, Culture and Traditions.
• To regularly report each student's progress to the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the Principal through report cards and other means.
• To instill a love of learning while helping the students to recognize that learning is a gradual lifelong process.
• To ensure that the learning environment for his/her students is safe, healthy, and secure.
• To meet with the Principal, teacher assistant, the Language teachers on a regular basis to make certain that the needs of the students are understood and are being met
• To maintain an attendance record (including late), and a record of student progress.
• To work closely with others on staff to formulate an appropriate program of studies before the beginning of each school year. In September, the classroom teacher will submit their ten-month plan to the Principal. The plan will be discussed during the annual evaluation.
• To provide support and direction to the Teacher's Assistant in your class (if applicable).
• To prepare daily lesson plans, to provide detailed learning materials whenever the teacher is going to be absent.
• To order supplies and have on hand prepared materials, texts, and resources for class.
• To report maintenance and repair items to the Principal.
• To individualize programs to assist students of Special Needs and collaborate with the SERT Team.
• To help identify students who need Special Education assistance.
• To seek and to employ the teaching approaches and the materials that will enable each of his/her students to attain their highest level of achievement and development.
• To care for his/her students treating them equally and fairly.
• To participate in extra-curricular activities and, at times, to help organize those activities.
• To ensure that students are supervised at all times while at school.
• To maintain balance and objectivity when topics such as race, politics or religion arise
• Participate in staff meetings, teacher training workshops, professional development days and language classes
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental, and social development and their school readiness
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred:

Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Education with at least 2-3 years of teaching experience.

Minimum,

Valid Ontario College of Teachers Certificate and Undergraduate Degree.

Must be working to attain Bachelor of Education Degree.

Must have knowledge of the culture, traditions, history, and customs of the Anishinaabe people.

Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin is a strong asset; or must be willing to learn the language

Conditions of Employment:

Police VSS must be current thirty (30) days, original or certified copy. (Upon being successfully selected for the position)