Indigenous and International Languages Instructor

Temporary Indigenous and International Languages Instructor
Timeframe: As soon as possible - April 2026

Workdays: Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:00 pm (2 hours/week)

Pay Band 8 - $ $31.15

Location: 140 High St. Bowmanville

Language:
Spanish
Who We Are
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant First Nation communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and through history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.

Purpose
The purpose of the
Indigenous and International Languages Instructor (IILE)
is to provide learners an opportunity to develop the ability to listen, speak, read and write in a new language, other than French or English, or to maintain the language of their home or heritage and to facilitate and promote cultural understanding.

Main Responsibilities

• Instruct class according to daily lesson plan using appropriate and relevant resources and methods of delivery, in accordance with the Curriculum Guidelines and principles of cooperative learning
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with KPRDSB's instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets.
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual learners;
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement;
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
• Develop goal-based short and long-term plans that reflect the IILE Curriculum Guidelines and are appropriate to the needs, interests and learning styles of the learners.
• Develop and plan daily activities to reflect the short and long-term goals.
• Develop learners' knowledge and skills in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in the target language inclusive of cultural components.
• Report, record and maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance registers.
• Conduct regular learner assessments and evaluations in order to determine learners' progress.
• Encourage clients to become autonomous, active, and self-aware language learners, engaged in and responsible for their learning.
• Provide a supporting and safe learning environment that encourages learner responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies;
• Provide a safe, nurturing, bias-free, positive and respectful learning environment that recognizes individual differences.
• Accommodate diverse backgrounds and cultural and religious needs of learners.
• Collaborate and be part of effective planning by sharing best practices with colleagues.
• Assist in registration process.
• Initiate outreach and communication with the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision
This position does not supervise.

Main Contacts

• Internal: Staff and learners
• External: Community agencies

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary degree/certificate (preferably related to education and/or adult education)
• One (1) to three (1) years recent experience teaching learners in Spanish
• Ontario Teaching Certification is an asset.
• Teaching experience from other countries is an asset.

Specialized Skills

• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and the language of instruction.
• Knowledge of the culture of the target language.
• Proven familiarity with language teaching methodologies.
• Strong pedagogical skills.
• Ability to manage lessons with classes consisting of learners of several ages and abilities.
• Proven ability and demonstrated willingness to work in a multi-cultural, multi-racial environment.
• Advanced level of experience using Google Suite, Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• A commitment to service excellence.
• Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Effort And Working Conditions

• Moderate amounts of physical, mental or virtual exertions, some dealing with difficult people
• Moderate amounts of lifting less than 5 kg.
• Moderate minor distractions, moderate pressure to meet deadlines, moderate travel

A police records check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search
,
dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire
, is a requirement for employment with this Board. Please note that there have been reports that it has taken some candidates up to 6 weeks to obtain a police check. With that in mind, we strongly recommend that you go about obtaining this search at your earliest convenience.

KPRDSB Is Committed To a Qualified Workforce That Is Representative Of The Diversity Of The People Of Ontario And Across The Communities We Serve. 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, Métis 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.

KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.