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REPOSTED - Adult Education Teacher

  • Fort William Indian Reserve No. 52, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 21, 2026
  • 1 position

$44 / hour

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Employment type
Part-time, Contract
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The teacher is responsible for preparing and delivering curriculum that integrates Anishinaabe culture while supporting mature students in their academic goals. They also manage student assessments, maintain attendance records, and lead recruitment efforts to grow the program.

Job details

JOB POSTING Position Title: REPOSTED: Adult Education Teacher- One (1) Part-Time Contract September – June - Potential to renew each year in September Position Description: The Adult Education Teacher is to prepare and present curriculum in accordance with the Ministry of Education via an adult education center. In carrying out these responsibilities the teacher must, whenever possible, relate the curriculum to Anishinaabe culture and values. Major Responsibilities: Instruction and Curriculum Carry out the duties of a teacher as outlined in the Ontario Education Act. Maintain a daily lesson plan book. Participate in the development and review of curriculum to ensure programming remains relevant and effective. Provide individual support to mature students, be sensitive to adult students who are returning after extended absences from school. Plan and deliver land-based and cultural experiences that reflect community values and traditions. Student Assessment Submit reporting documentation as required. Outline OSSD achievement process, track OSSD individual goals. Determine PLAR assessments necessity, administer assessments and mark PLAR assessments. Help students complete the Senior Equivalency Assessment (SEA) and align SEA applications with curriculum documents to determine credits to be awarded. Submit results to SGEI. Mark all coursework and record results- Complete report cards. Co-ordinate Co-op placements. Administration Keep attendance records. Inventory and order all program supplies. Plan, purchase and arrange student incentives, including classroom snacks. Conduct yourself as a role model for students. Plan annual celebrations including Christmas and end of year/graduation. Become involved in professional development activities in your teaching specialty. Recruitment and Promotion Participate in community activities to develop a better rapport and understanding of the students and deepen understanding of their needs. Lead ongoing mature student recruitment to support program enrollment and growth. Maintain a liaison with community leaders and Elders in the Robinson-Superior Treaty Area. Build and maintain relationships with internal departments, community partners, and local high schools. Develop and implement creative advertisements and promote the Adult Education program via FWFN’s newsletters and social media platforms. Share program information with prospective students and community members. Identify new opportunities for outreach, partnerships, and program visibility. Work independently with a high level of initiative and autonomy in recruitment efforts. Monitor and contribute to increased enrollment and active participation in programming. Other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Able to occasionally lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. Overtime as required. Work week consists of 4 days. (Monday to Thursday) Qualifications: The position requires an Ontario Teachers Certificate with membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with qualifications in required subject areas and grade level. Subject to a Vulnerable Sectors Check. Wage: $43.65/hr. Job Posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3) references, must be received by 11:59pm on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Please direct your application to the attention of: Human Resources- Recruitment Ph: 807-623-9543 Email: jobs@fwfn.com When hand delivering; ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.

What you’ll do

The teacher is responsible for preparing and delivering curriculum that integrates Anishinaabe culture while supporting mature students in their academic goals. They also manage student assessments, maintain attendance records, and lead recruitment efforts to grow the program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Ontario Teachers Certificate and be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. A minimum of three years of teaching experience in relevant subject areas is required.

Listed skills

  • Classroom management · Preferred
  • Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • Lesson planning
  • Adult education
  • Classroom management
  • Community outreach
  • Student recruitment
  • Reporting
  • Co-op coordination
  • Mentoring
  • Cultural integration
  • Administrative record keeping
  • Newsletters
  • Social Media
  • Peripheral Devices
  • Teaching
  • Educational Assessment
  • Adult Education
  • Student Recruitment
  • Desktop Computing
  • Manual Dexterity

Job areas

  • Education
  • Social Services
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Adult Education Teacher
  • Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor
  • Special Needs Teachers
  • Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

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