AROLAND FIRST NATION
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Aroland First Nation
P.O. Box 40, Aroland, ON P0T1B0
Tel (807) 329-5470
Fax (807) 329-5472

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FULL TIME TEACHER

The Aroland Education Authority invites applications for a full-time teaching position at Johnny
Therriault School. Johnny Therriault School serves approximately 100 students, from Junior
Kindergarten to Grade 8. Aroland is a road access community, approximately 78 kilometers
north of Geraldton, Ontario.

Required Qualifications:
• Registered with Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• Certified by an accredited University (BA/BED/Teacher training program)
• Aware of cutting-edge research-based teaching strategies in Literacy and Numeracy
• Working knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction
• Knowledge of the three types of assessment and ability to work with students at various
levels of achievement
• Proven classroom management skills
• Previous experience teaching in multi-grade classrooms
• Excellent computer and technology skills to support teacher instruction and student
learning in the classroom
• Knowledge of and willingness to write, revise, edit and apply Individual Education Plans
• Experience teaching in a First Nation or Band Operated School, the ability to speak
Ojibwe, and/or having Special Education Qualifications would be an asset

Applications must include the following (no omissions):
1. A current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification
2. Recent Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector check, or proof of present
application.
3. Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
4. Resume
5. Three current references (most recent Principal / Education Director, Board Member)
and permission to contact
6. A One Page “Philosophy of Education”
A signing bonus will be paid upon commencement of employment with the Aroland
Education Authority

Please submit your application and supporting documents to:

Aleysha Williams – Principal,
Johnny Therriault School, Aroland First Nation
P.O. Box 40
Aroland, ON P0T 1B0
Email: aleysha.williams@jtschool.ca Phone: (807) 329-5470 Fax: (807) 329-5472

This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest in these positions.
However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.