Ojibwe Language Teacher - 2026-27

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a current teaching license in American Indian Language, History, and Culture and/or an Eminence Credential for teaching Ojibwe language and culture; or willingness to work towards licensure. Proficiency in Ojibwe Language, knowledge of history, culture, and lifeways of the tribes in Minnesota, and experience teaching Ojibwe are required. Two years of classroom instruction experience and two years of curriculum development experience are preferred.

Benefits

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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.