Mi’gmaq Core Language Teacher

Title: Mi’gmaq Core Language Teacher

Start Date: August 2025

Term: Fulltime

Accountable to: Listuguj Education Directorate

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Summary of Function:

The Alaqsite’w Gitpu School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Mi’gmaq Core Language Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction in the Mi’gmaq language. This role is central to preserving, revitalizing, and promoting the Mi’gmaq language and culture among students. The ideal candidate is a fluent-speaker or advanced learner of Mi’gmaq with a strong commitment to Indigenous education and language reclamation.

Job Duties:

· Maintain a professional image and demeanor with all employees, management, executives and visitors at all times.

· Teach Mi’gmaq language to Middle School students in accordance with curriculum standards and Alaqsite’w Gitpu School goals.

· Incorporate traditional knowledge, oral storytelling, and cultural teachings into language instruction.

· Develop culturally appropriate lesson plans, learning materials and assessments.

· Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.

· Collaborate with Elders, language speakers, and community members to enrich language and cultural learning.

· Participate in professional development related to Indigenous pedagogy, language teaching, and curriculum development.

· Maintain communication with parents/guardians, school staff, and community partners regarding student progress.

· Promote the use of Mi’gmaq language beyond the classroom, encouraging everyday use within the school and community.

· Using teaching methods, cultural practices, procedures, and techniques appropriate to learners.

· Attend all staff meetings and Parent/Teacher and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) team meetings.

· Teach students using a First Nations lens aligned with the Mi’gmaq Education Standards.

· Communicate and collaborate with Intervention Workers and/or Educational Assistants and/or Behavior Interventionists, etc.

Requirements:

· Fluency in or advanced proficiency in the Mi’gmaq language.

· Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a related field.

· Strong knowledge of Mi’gmaq culture and community.

· Extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation needs, issues, concerns and aspirations.

· Ability to pass a criminal background/Vulnerable Sector check.

· In accordance with the LMG Policy, priority will be given to qualified Listuguj First Nation applicants in line with our commitment to Indigenous employment equity.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to:

LMG Human Resources

17 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec) G0C 2R0

LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Until position is filled.