Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is now accepting applications for:

Secondary Occasional Teachers- HOPE Alternative Program 

We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.

In the spirit of reconciliation and in alignment with Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #10, HPEDSB is looking for  dedicated occasional teachers for the HOPE (Haudenosaunee Opportunities for Personalized Education) program. Funded and hosted by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, this program removes systemic barriers by fostering community responsibility and integrating Indigenous ways of knowing and doing.  While the physical work location is the Ohahase Education Centre, Teachers working at this location will report to the Administration of Eastside Secondary School. The Ohahase Education Centre is located at 1825 York Road, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

RATE OF PAY:

$286.28 per day

REASON FOR VACANCY:

• New vacancy

REQUIREMENTS:

To honour the request of our community partners, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. MBQ registered band membership or Haudenosaunee ancestry.
2. Registration with another Indigenous nation.
3. A committed non-Indigenous ally with verified extensive experience and established relationships within the local Indigenous community.

All candidates must also possess:

• Demonstrated knowledge of local history and cultural protocols.
• A deep commitment to reconciliation in an educational context.
• Lived experience or extensive experience teaching in a Haudenosaunee environment.
• In Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Ontario College of Teachers Divisional Qualifications suitable for Secondary.  
• Applicants who receive an offer of employment will be required to provide a vulnerable sector criminal background check that is dated within six (6) months of their start date.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ACCOMODATIONS

• Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:
  • First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples,
  • members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin,
  • persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities,
  • persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
• Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

ABOUT US:

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,185 students each day at 38 schools (31 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,720 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.

The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometers bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.

The region connects the outdoors with small cities, quaint villages and rolling rural landscapes. Here you will discover decades of tradition, mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses, or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own story and picture yourself here!

Learn more about HPEDSB and Hastings and Prince Edward counties on the Our Story page.