Oneida Language Teacher

Company: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Position: Oneida Language Teacher

Term: Permanent Full-Time

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: September 16, 2026                                                                

Closing Date: September 30, 2026, 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.).

Please submit all mandatory documents electronically to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca or 2212-A Elm Avenue, Southwold, Ontario, N0L 2G0.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• We thank all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames gives hiring preference to qualified First Nation applicants, with first preference to qualified Oneida Nation of the Thames members. Applicants wishing to be considered under this preference are encouraged to self-identify in their application.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames is guided by Skʌnʌ́ Teyukwalihwayenawakhuti “We will work together in peace” and is committed to supporting the preservation and use of the Oneida language and cultural practices.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames is committed to workplace diversity and will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. To request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

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.