Ojibwe Language Teacher

Full-Time

2 Positions Available

The Ojibwe Language Teacher will pilot the Ojibwe I course while developing the Ojibwe II curriculum. This role includes teaching 2–3 sections per trimester across multiple school sites, requiring regular travel between locations. Dedicated time will be built into the schedule for travel, ongoing review and refinement of the Ojibwe I curriculum, and the design and development of Ojibwe II.

This position is designed to support program expansion, with the expectation that in the following school year, the teacher will deliver both Ojibwe I and Ojibwe II courses across multiple sites.

Duties:
•    Deliver high-quality Ojibwe language instruction by integrating comprehensive literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) into lesson plans that foster a deep appreciation for Ojibwe language, culture, history, and sovereignty
•    Create a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, respect, and an inclusive space for students.
•    Apply developmentally appropriate, Ojibwe-centered, and culturally grounded instructional practices to support student learning
•    Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse linguistic, cultural, and academic needs of students
•    Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance student engagement and learning
•    Collaborate with other Ojibwe Language teachers, district staff, and community partners
•    Design and develop a comprehensive Ojibwe Level II course, including a scope and sequence and formative and summative assessments to track student progress
•    Travel between multiple school sites to deliver instruction
•    Engage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to strengthen instruction and support continuous program improvement
•    Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Current teaching license in American Indian Language, History, and Culture and/or holds an Eminence Credential for teaching Ojibwe language and culture; or is willing to work towards licensure. (Anoka-Hennepin will make every effort to hire teachers with full standard licenses in the assigned subject and grade level.)
•    Proficient in Ojibwe Language
•    Knowledge of history, culture, and lifeways of the tribes in Minnesota
•    Experience teaching Ojibwe (preferred secondary setting) and/or have relevant post-secondary education and background knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Bachelors or 2-year degree in Ojibwe, Native American Studies, Education, or related field
•    Two years of classroom instruction experience
•    Two years of curriculum development experience
•    Experience teaching within a Tribal community
•    Experience teaching in a public school
•    Passionate advocate for Indigenous language preservation and cultural revitalization.

Start Date: 8/31/26. This position may be filled 7 days after the initial posting date by an appropriately licensed candidate (PELSB Tier 3 or Tier 4 license); or by a candidate eligible for PELSB Tier 1 or Tier 2 license, or OFP (Out of Field Permission) after a 15-day posting period.

Rate of Pay: $53,529 to $106,751. Rate is based on full-time equivalency and verified placement on the salary schedule, with 1.0 FTE being full time. View additional terms and benefits here.

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