Itinerant HOPE Teacher

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board invites applications from teachers who may be interested in serving on the Innovation and Inclusion Services Team, effective September 2025. Under the supervision and guidance of the Superintendent and Indigenous Education Lead, the Itinerant HOPE teacher will collaborate and support educators, administrators, and community partners in the infusion of Indigenous perspectives, voices and pedagogies into all curriculum areas through a decolonial and anti-oppressive lens.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 39 in-person schools (32 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 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.

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.

The Itinerant HOPE Teacher will also support all aspects of the Board Strategic Plan with a focus on supporting students and staff to advance Indigenous education and reconciliation, and strengthen foundational and real-world skills that foster critical thinking, adaptability and innovation.

The Itinerant HOPE teacher will have demonstrated knowledge, experience, and competency in:

• Kanyen'kehaka traditional teachings and culture, perspectives, values, historic and contemporary realities;
• Supporting and integrating inclusion of Indigenous perspectives, pedagogies from a decolonial stance across the curriculum areas;
• Collaborating within a team environment to implement the work of the Board and Ministry initiatives as related to Indigenous Education;
• Developing and implementing innovative supports and programming of First Nation, Métis and Inuit materials that align and support curriculum expectations as outlined by the Ministry of Education;
• Developing and maintaining close working relationships and collaborating with Indigenous families, Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, communities, and partners;
• Demonstrating awareness and ability to influence and support educators using Indigenous pedagogical approaches and other strong pedagogical strategies like Universal Design for Learning;
• Integrating resources into the curriculum (K-12) that reflect the diversity of First Nations Métis and Inuit communities across Turtle Island;
• Advocating and promoting initiatives that support success and reflect a holistic approach (mental, physical, emotional, and cultural) that contributes to academic achievement and well-being for Indigenous students;
• Demonstrated strength with evidence-based instruction and assessment for learning that informs instruction;
• Creating and presenting cross-curricular connections skills & competencies;
• Planning and delivering effective, culturally relevant, and appropriate curriculum with respect to Indigenous perspectives, history and cultural knowledge, to teachers and administrators in small and large group settings;
• Integration of technology to support and enhance learning and experience for all students;
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal and system thinking skills;
• Proven ability to initiate, innovate, and prioritise in a multi-task environment;
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Haudenosaunee member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte or Haudenosaunee ancestry.
• Intermediate/Senior Divisional qualifications.
• Math/Science qualifications preferred.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify Human Resource Support Services. The Board thanks all applicants for their interest, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.