Oneida Language Teacher

Company: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Position: Oneida Language Teacher

Term: One-year contract with potential to transition to full-time, permanent

Department: Standing Stone School

Division: Life Long Learning

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.

 Posting Date: October 23, 2025

Closing Date: November 6, 2025, at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:  

Oneida Nation of the Thames is a First Nation Settlement located near the City of London, Ontario. Standing Stone School offers programming from FDK through Grade 6, serving approximately 190 students.

The Oneida Language Teacher supports and strengthens students’ skills in speaking, reading, writing, listening, and the practical use of the Oneida language. This role promotes the integration of the language into daily life, both within the classroom and across the broader community. As fluency increases among students, families, and community members, the program is expected to evolve and grow.

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Oneida Language Teacher delivers the approved curriculum and plays a key role in advancing student learning and language development, while contributing to the school’s academic priorities. The teacher is expected to adapt instructional strategies and differentiate lessons to meet the diverse needs of all learners, while actively supporting the revitalization and long-term sustainability of the Oneida language.

EDUCATION:

1. Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification in good standing is preferred.
2. A post-secondary certificate or diploma in Oneida Language, Immersion, Culture and Teaching, or Teaching a Native Language is preferred.
3. A minimum of a Secondary School Diploma is required.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Extensive knowledge and experience teaching Oneida language is required.
2. Demonstrated cultural competency and a strong understanding of Oneida traditions, values, and community practices.
3. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a First Nation school environment.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above must be included with your application.
2. Resume. 

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.