Supply Teacher - SNPSS

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

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JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Principal – SNPSS, the Supply Teacher accepts assignments within the school that could last one day to several days. The Supply Teacher is essential to ensure learning continues in the classrooms when staff are absent. The Supply Teacher is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning, Organizing and Developing Instruction 30%

• Delivering Utilizing differentiated teaching methods, instructional materials and assessment to meet students' varying needs and interests;
• Working from lesson plans left by teacher to ensure the continuation of the curriculum
• Assisting in the implementation of a prescribed program in both individual and group settings;

• Other related duties, as required

Implementing Assessment 30%

• Assisting in the evaluation and assessment of student needs;
• Providing descriptive feedback based on observation/conversation about student progress during coverage period
• Managing formative assessments that are left as part of the cover plans

• Other related duties, as required

Classroom Management and Safety 30%

• Maintaining accurate and complete student attendance records as required by the Ministry of Education and SNPSS administrative guidelines;

• Cooperating with the Principal and SNPSS staff to establish and maintain consistent disciplinary practices in the school, with respect to our school code of conduct and restorative justice procedures;
• As assigned by Principal, supervising and monitoring students during designated learning breaks such as lunch, recess, extra curricular and dismissal periods
• Ensuring that all reasonable safety procedures are carried out in courses and activities for which the Teacher is responsible, including but not limited to all fire safety procedures, lockdown procedures, shop and machinery safety procedures, kitchen safety protocols, and all other content specific safety procedures; Being present in the classroom or teaching area and ensuring that the classroom or teaching area is ready for the reception of pupils at least fifteen minutes before the commencement of classes in the school in the morning and, where applicable, five minutes before the commencement of classes in the school in the afternoon;

• Other related duties, as required

Community Connections 10%

• Using technology, hands-on activities and Hodinǫshǫ:nih history, culture, values, contemporary issues, community priorities, and resources to enrich curriculum and instruction;

• Other related duties, as required

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Completion of a formal post-secondary college or university program of three to four academic years in any area of study

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE

Up to and including 1 year of experience working with high school students;  experience using D2L and Microsoft TEAMS

Prior experience working for an Indigenous organization is preferred.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Full Job description is available upon request.

POSITION TYPE: Existing Vacancy

POSITION CLOSING DATE: October 9th, 2026

JOB TYPE: Contract till June 30th 2027

SCHEDULE: On-call; 7.5 hr day

WORK MODEL: Onsite; Brantford Campus

PAY: $33.33/ hr; $250 Maximum per day