Anishinaabemowin Mentor – Full-time and Part-time (Flexible Schedules)

POSITION: Anishinaabemowin Mentor – Full-time and Part-time (Flexible Schedules)
LOCATION: Wiikwemkoong Hub Centre
SALARY: Starting Salary @ $33.34 per hour
START DATE: September 2, 2025
Under the direct supervision of the Hub Centre Program Manager and the general supervision of the
Superintendent of Academics and Education Director.
RESPONSIBILITES:
➢ Use Anishinaabemowin throughout the day in the assigned rooms and support ECEs.
➢ Collaborate with the assigned ECE Anishinaabe cultural activities. The classroom teacher will connect these cultural activities to Hub Centre programming expectations.
➢ Model and mentor Anishinaabemowin with the assigned classroom ECE to indirectly improve
educator and staff acquisition of Anishinaabemowin.
➢ Connect with community agencies to coordinate learning during the day and advise on the ordering of necessary resources for lessons (i.e. Anishinaabe medicines, cultural activity resources).
➢ Support programs, cultural activities, and land-based learning.
➢ Invite community Elders and Knowledge Keepers to be a part of the learning.
➢ Collaborate with the Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabemowin Kinoomaagewin Department for resources.
➢ Participate in all WBE professional development opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
➢ Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
➢ Fluency in Anishinaabemowin is necessary.
➢ Indigenous Language Instructor Program qualifications are an asset.
➢ Land-based learning skills are an asset.
➢ Knowledge and appreciation of Anishinabek Culture, traditions, language, and history.
➢ Provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) current work-related references.
➢ Provide a current vulnerable/criminal reference check (within the last 90 days) upon offer of
employment.
CLOSING DATE: Ongoing until filled.
DIRECT APPLICATIONS TO: “Anishinaabemowin Mentor”
Wiikwemkoong Board of Education
34 Henry Street
Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0
Email: applications@wbe-education.ca
Tel: 705-859-3834 Fax: 705-859-3787
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-identification is encouraged.
*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.