EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSITION: Anishinaabemowin Mentor (Full-Time and Part-Time - Flexible Schedules)
LOCATION: Wiikwemkoong Hub Centre
SALARY: Starting Salary $33.34 per hour
START DATE: September 2, 2025
Under the direct supervision of the Hub Centre Program Manager and the general supervision of the Superintendent of Academics/Systems Principal and Education Director.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Use Anishinaabemowin throughout the day in the assigned rooms and support ECEs.
- Co-plan with the assigned ECE Anishinaabe cultural activities. The classroom teacher will connect these cultural activities to Hub Centre programming expectations.
- Model and mentor Anishinaabemowin with the assigned classroom ECE to indirectly improve educator and staff acquisition of Anishinaabemowin.
- Connect with community agencies to coordinate learning during the day and advise on the ordering of necessary resources for lessons (i.e. Anishinaabe medicines, cultural activity resources).
- Support programs, cultural activities, and land-based learning.
- Invite community Elders and Knowledge Keepers to be a part of the learning.
- Collaborate with the Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabemowin Kinoomaagewin Department for resources.
- Participate in all WBE professional development opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Fluency in Anishinaabemowin is necessary.
- Knowledge and appreciation of Anishinabek Culture, traditions, language, and history.
- Land-based learning skills are an asset.
- Indigenous Language Instructor Program qualifications are an asset.
- Provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) current work-related references.
- Provide a current vulnerable/criminal reference check (within the last 90 days) upon offer of employment.
CLOSING DATE: Ongoing till filled.
DIRECT APPLICATIONS TO:
Anishinaabemowin Mentor
Wiikwemkoong Board of Education
34 Henry Street
Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0
Email: applications@wbe-education.ca
Tel: 705-859-3834 Fax: 705-859-3787
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-identification is encouraged. *Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*