Indigenous Education Specialist – Part-Time Freelance
Nelson
Posted: 10/22/2026
Technical Education Specialist, Contract
CWB Group
Posted: 10/8/2026Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in K–12 education with a focus on Indigenous perspectives and culturally responsive pedagogy. Proficient in facilitating professional learning sessions and developing classroom-ready resources that align with Ontario curriculum expectations.
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Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)K–12 Teaching ExperienceKnowledge of Indigenous Histories and CulturesPresentation and Facilitation SkillsUnderstanding of Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver high-quality virtual and in-person sessions introducing Edwin and other Nelson platforms to educators, focusing on classroom implementation, best practices, and respectful integration of Indigenous content and perspectives
- Offer real-time consulting and coaching on lesson planning, assessment practices, and effective Edwin integration while fostering culturally responsive pedagogy and meaningful inclusion of Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing
- Participate in Edwin onboarding training and ongoing internal learning webinars
- Arrange and conduct pre-session interviews with Nelson team leads to determine focus and session goals
- Prepare using provided materials tailored to each session’s needs
- Complete customer surveys and internal feedback forms after every session
- Support development of classroom-ready resources, including lesson plans and curriculum maps, ensuring accurate, respectful, and culturally responsive representation of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, perspectives, and contemporary realities
- Collaborate with the Content & Curriculum team to review and strengthen existing resources and contribute to new content development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current resident of Ontario
- Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with K–12 teaching experience in Ontario’s publicly funded education system or in a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit education setting
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, perspectives, ways of knowing, and contemporary realities, with the ability to make meaningful connections to Ontario curriculum expectations and classroom practice
- Understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, particularly those related to education, and their implications for curriculum development, professional learning, and classroom practice
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
- Passionate about supporting educators through professional learning that advances reconciliation and Indigenous education
- Tech-savvy with confidence using digital learning tools
- Ability to work both virtually and in person (occasional travel may be available but is optional)
- Access to reliable transportation and flexibility for daytime or after-school hours
- Must self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit to be eligible for this special program
Benefits
Comp & perks- Mileage: $0.61/km (up to 5,000 km); $0.65/km thereafter
- Mileage is only reimbursed for business-related travel over 30 km (one way)
- Bi-weekly or monthly invoicing: Templates will be provided
- Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including as part of their application
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Hard Skills
Lesson PlanningAssessment PracticesCurriculum DevelopmentCulturally Responsive PedagogyDigital Learning Tools
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCoaching SkillsCollaboration SkillsPassion for Indigenous Education
Certifications & Qualifications
Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)
Industry Keywords
Indigenous EducationFirst NationsMétisInuitOntario CurriculumProfessional LearningReconciliation