Job Specifications
The Durham District School Board acknowledges that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships, both historic and modern, with the territories upon which our school board and schools are located. Today, this area is home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that the Durham Region forms a part of the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Mississauga Peoples and the treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. It is on these ancestral and treaty lands that we teach, live and learn.
This statement was co-created in partnership with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island.
Durham Continuing Education is the Durham District School Board’s program for its adult daytime program as well as many continuing education programs. While the core business of Continuing Education is funded by the Ministry of Education, partnerships with MLITSD, IRCC, MCI and MCSS support Continuing Education programming.
INTERNATIONAL and INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE ELEMENTARY SUPPLY INSTRUCTOR (MARATHI)
LOCATION: R.S. McLaughlin CVI, 570 Stevenson Rd N, Oshawa, ON L1J 5P1
TIME: 6:00 P.M. - to 8:30 P.M. – Wednesday evenings
PROGRAM FINISHES: Wednesday, May 13, 2025
Program Description
The International & Indigenous Languages Elementary Program provides opportunities for all students to develop new language competencies and cultural understandings that will allow them to function effectively both in Canada’s multicultural society and in the international community. The program focuses on four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The classes are multi-level and students for this program can range in age from Junior Kindergarten age to grade 8 ages. Instruction will be delivered in person, Wednesday evenings starting October 1, 2025 and going until May 13, 2026, at McLaughlin CVI in Oshawa.
Major Duties
Use a variety of assessment strategies to identify students’ needs and develop long and short-term plans to meet these needs and program objectives.
Prepare a range of appropriate resources to encourage language learning.
Plan, deliver, and coordinate a program that is optimal for language learning and that reflects current teaching practices in Ontario.
Provide students with a language program that is appropriate to their abilities and the level of their individual language experience and consistent with the curriculum guidelines of DCE.
Use a variety of appropriate instructional strategies, age-appropriate materials and design activities and tasks to guide and further student learning.
Qualifications
Fluency in reading, writing, speaking Marathi.
Ability to teach reading, writing, speaking of Marathi.
Experience teaching elementary age students an asset.
Equity and Inclusion
The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.
The DDSB is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates who bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We adhere to fair, transparent hiring practices and are committed to equity and accessibility throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Ignite Your Career
At the Durham District School Board (DDSB), we inspire the lives of over 80,000 students. Our diverse communities are places where your impact will be felt every day.
Picture yourself in a workplace where your ideas are celebrated, and your growth is a top priority. Here, collaboration and innovation thrive. Whether you're directly inspiring young minds or providing essential support behind the scenes, your contributions will have a meaningful impact on students and the community.
We welcome you to bring your experiences, your passions, and your talents to our inclusive community. Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being as much as your contributions. Ignite your potential at DDSB and help us make a difference, one student at a time.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
About the Company
Durham District School Board (DDSB) is responsible for public education in the rural communities of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog townships and the cities and towns of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. We employ over 10,000 teaching and educational services staff in 135 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres. DDSB has more than 79,000 regular day students and thousands more who take continuing education and adult credit courses. More information can be found on the Board’s website at www.ddsb.ca. Please follow ...
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