Thank you for your interest in a career as an Indigenous Language and International Languages Teacher with the York Region District School Board. This application is for consideration for positions throughout the 2026/2027 school year, effective September 8, 2026 and ending on or about June 25, 2027, with a possibility of renewal. Candidates will be contacted as vacancies arise.

Note: This posting may close at any time throughout the 2026/2027 school year, as hiring is determined by system needs.

Secondary (Grades 9-12) Languages Credit (OCT Required) Program

- Work Schedule: 3.7 hours per week, for 30 weeks, from September 2026 to June 2027
- Salary: $65.34 per hour (OCT qualified teachers)
- For consideration for credit programs, applicants must be OCT qualified.

Note for current YRDSB Indigenous Language and International Languages Teachers & Instructors: You do not need to reapply. If you would like to be considered for a position at an additional site, please send an e‑mail expressing your interest. All applications must be submitted in English.

Major Responsibilities

- Plan, deliver, and coordinate a program that is optimal for the language learning and that reflects current teaching practices in Ontario;
- Ensure the safety and well‑being of students;
- Develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive learning environment;
- Communicate about student progress to administrators, parents, and students;
- Encourage parent involvement in student learning at home and at school;
- Supervision of students as assigned;
- Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Candidate selection will be based on the results of interview, experience and qualifications and reference checks.





Preference will be given to candidates who have some of the following qualifications and/or experiences:

- Fluency in Japanese is an asset (with the ability to pass a conversational fluency test with community partners);
- Some teaching experience (preferably language teaching);
- Ontario College of Teachers Certification for credit courses;
- Qualifications in both Intermediate and/or Senior.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal prospect to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board‑community. In pursuit of the Board's values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy to actualize the Board's priorities, goals and principles.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including but not limited to:

- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- African,



Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti‑Black Racism Strategy);
- South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified);
- 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 who identify as women;
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team.

Additional Information – Community And International Education Services (CIES)

The CIES hiring protocol allows teachers to teach and/or administrate for two CIES sessions per school year and/or administer one term/session at a time. A session is defined as the time needed to deliver a 4–6 week program (approximately 110 hours for credit courses) or its equivalent. CIES sessions include positions at e‑Learning, Night School, Summer School, International Languages Secondary Credit and Elementary Non‑Credit Programs and Summer Institute.

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📌 Indigenous Language and International Languages- Japanese (OCT) (Aurora)
🏢 York Region District School Board
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