Continuing Education - Summer School Teaching- Land- Learning CGC; Christi

Summer Geography Reach Ahead Teacher Job Posting

Applications For The Following Position

Course Code: CGC1W

Title: Exploring Canadian Geography

Location: Christian Island Elementary School (CIES) – in collaboration with Beausoleil First Nation and Rama First Nation. The program incorporates traditional Indigenous Knowledge from local Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Holders and Sharers.

Date: July 2 – July 29, 2026 (Monday–Thursday 9:00 am–2:00 pm in‑person; Fridays online/asynchronous).

Reporting To: Principal of the Grade 8 Reach‑Ahead Program – Land‑Based CGC1W.

Role

Summary:

Teachers will deliver instruction, provide daily student support, conduct record keeping, and produce final reports for their assigned course.

• Ability to adapt learning to a land‑based, experiential environment.
• Knowledge of e‑learning (e.g., D2L) for courses that include an online component.
• Deep understanding of learning pedagogy and how it relates to Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of decolonising and indigenising the curriculum.
• Ability to integrate Indigenous history, culture, traditions and ways of knowing into the geography curriculum, fostering cultural competence.
• Understanding of an integrated approach to curriculum planning and delivery.
• Knowledge of learning strategies, program modifications and teaching methodologies that support students with special needs in understanding Indigenous culture and practices.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork with colleagues and local Indigenous communities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum, Growing Success, and the School Effectiveness Framework.

• Work in outdoor environments with Indigenous graduation coaches, local Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Holders and Sharers, and community members.
• Implement effective assessment practices (descriptive feedback, conversational, observational, and product‑based).
• Enhance curriculum content with differentiated instructional strategies to improve engagement and foster deeper learning.
• Provide daily supervision of students in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Applications will be received through the Apply to Education system until 4 pm on March 4, 2026. Applicants must submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentation confirming certifications; and a cover letter addressed to Alison Golding, Interim Principal of Indigenous Education. All application fees are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board.

To be considered, applicants need: (1) Intermediate or senior qualifications in Geography; (2) Experience or AQ with First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities preferred; and (3) Ability to demonstrate the competencies listed above.

Applications will be screened; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants are required to provide permission to contact two professional references and, for new hires, to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check and complete mandatory training modules.

Teachers shall perform all duties in accordance with the Regulations of the Ontario Ministry of Education (e.g., R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 298). This includes effective instruction, supervision, classroom preparation, safety procedures, disciplinary practices, assessment, report card completion, and participation in regular meetings with parents or guardians.