Grade 7 Teacher / Ontario Curriculum / Near Ontario Border

Job Title: Grade 7 TeacherDeadline to Apply: Open until filled.Place of Work: Amo Ososwan School, 209 Azadi Mikina, Winneway, Quebec (240 km from North Bay, 580 km from Toronto).Employee Status: Full-TimeSchedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (45-min lunch). Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (half day)Term: Fixed-term contract, from the start date to August 20, 2027, renewable.Starting Date: As soon as possible; start date flexible for candidates who need to relocate.Salary Range: $63,101 to $118,808 based on the QECO category and recognized teaching experience. Salary prorated based on start date.Benefits: Subsidized housing, $1,000 signing bonus, $5,500 retention premium (paid in three installments: October 2026, January 2027, and June 2027; only installments scheduled after the start date apply), $3,000 one-time moving allowance (150+ km), isolation and remoteness premium (varies yearly), $2,000 PD allowance, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, pension plan, and group life, disability, and health insurance (dental and vision not included). Summary:  We are seeking a Grade 7 teacher who sees the humor, energy, and potential in this age group. Grade 7 is a big year. Students are testing limits and trying on new identities. You’ll shape a year that builds the skills and confidence they need for Grade 8 and beyond. Our school serves students from JK to Grade 11 and follows the Ontario curriculum in English; no French is required. Students also learn Algonquin language and culture and participate in land-based learning. Specialists teach Algonquin, Core French, and Phys Ed, giving you 360 minutes of planning a week. Four school vans make field trips easy, and lessons can move to the forests, lakes, and rivers nearby. New graduate or seasoned teacher looking for a new challenge? We want to hear from you. Long Point First Nation is a proud English-speaking Algonquin community in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. We're semi-remote, with year-round highway access, reliable internet, and cell service. Hospital and major amenities are 1 hr 45 min away in New Liskeard, Ontario. Duties: Core Teaching & Planning Teach Language, Math, Science and Technology, Social Studies, and The Arts.Plan units and lessons aligned with the Ontario curriculum.Adapt lessons to the range of skill levels in your class, including students below grade level.Work closely with classroom educational assistants and the resource teacher.Implement accommodations and modifications outlined in students’ IEPs.Bring in Algonquin culture and local context where there’s a natural link.Classroom Culture & Management Build strong, trusting relationships with students.Manage classroom behavior with clear expectations and consistent routines.Assessment & Parent Communication Assess student progress and give feedback to students and parents.Maintain accurate attendance records and complete report cards by established deadlines.Conduct scheduled parent-teacher interviews following report cards, which may take place outside regular school hours.Arrange meetings with parents as concerns arise about behaviour, attendance, or academic progress, and also meet with parents at their request.School Community & Professional Duties Contribute to school events and extracurricular activities.Participate in staff meetings and professional development. Mandatory Requirements:Bachelor of Education degree or higher from an accredited university.Valid teaching certification from a Canadian province or territory.Ontario College of Teachers member, or willing to become one.Legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not sponsor work permits. Preferred Skills and Knowledge (Not Required):Experience teaching First Nations students and knowledge of their culture.Experience teaching, living, or working in a small, rural, or remote community.Additional Qualification in Special Education (Part 1 or higher), or willing to obtain it.Holds, or is willing to obtain, a license to drive a 15-passenger van.How to Apply:Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not sponsor work permits. A current, valid teaching certificate issued by a Canadian province or territory is required to apply. To apply, email a cover letter and a resume with your full education and work history to Human Resources at hr@amoososwanschool.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Qualified Long Point First Nation members and First Nations candidates are encouraged to apply.We appreciate your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Interviewed candidates selected for further consideration must provide:Teaching certification.QECO evaluation (or university transcripts).Three professional references.Signed consent form permitting us to contact provided references and any previous employers listed on the resume.Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) submitted to the appropriate police service; employment conditional on a clear result.