DBEN Afrocentric Heritage Program (location: Viola Desmond P.S.) - Jobs in Oshawa, ON

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Job Code: 3369016 Closing Date: Nov 25, 2022 4:00 PM ESTEmployer: Durham District School Board Posted on: Nov 15, 2022Job Type:Contract / termJob Category:Teachers, Principals & SuperintendentsOpenings: 6Mandatory Document:ResumeCover LetterSchool:DURHAM CONTINUING EDUCATION (Oshawa)Start Date: 2022/11/26End Date: 2023/06/10Salary: $40.51/hr.DBEN Afrocentric Heritage Program 2022/2023The Durham Black Educators’ Network (DBEN) in partnership with the DDSB will be offering an engaging Saturday program for kids in grades 1 - 8 centred on enriching and affirming Black identities through authentic learning opportunities. The program aims to use Afrocentric perspectives as the foundation of all literacy and numeracy activities, providing various points of entry and opportunities for success and achievements for all participants. The program’s goal is to enhance partnership with parents and caregivers, setting high expectations for success, and commitment to developing the whole learner in a place of belonging.This program will build on and deepen the Ontario curriculum, by offering strong connections through culturally responsive approaches to learning, applicable rich tasks, and centre relationships and community. Black identities will be celebrated by affirming students’ strengths as learners. The program will invite speakers from the community to share their knowledge and lived experiences in real-life contexts, and through the exploration and recognition of diverse Black perspectives.Through this innovative program we seek to achieve the following:

• Provide the opportunity to deepen and extend students’ skills in literacy and/or numeracy, or to reach ahead and learn new skills to prepare for the next grade.

• Provide the opportunity for inquiry-based learning and promote critical thinking skills, to extend and deepen content knowledge around Black History and current issues.

• Demonstrate sound foundational practices in Afrocentric responsive curriculum to further classroom practices (Compendium of Action for Black Student Success: Area #4)

• Provide culturally relevant and responsive opportunities and activities that involve Black families and the Black community, in supporting each other, as a village, through social interactions, events and activities such as paint night, financial literacy, cooking sessions, communication/advocacy skills etc.

• Provide mentorship from current Black secondary students to support a smooth landing by establishing strong connections

• Infuse key technology and learning skills that are important for success in learning, inquiry-based research, access and engagement for diverse learning environments including in-person learning, blended learning and e-learning

• This program will engage Black students in other activities that will reinforce/strengthen problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, reasoning, among other soft skills

Key InformationNovember 26, 2022 start date to June 10th, 2023 inclusive (Every Saturday)9:30 am to 1:30 pm each SaturdayLocation: in-person Viola Desmond P.S. AjaxRate: $40.51/hrSuccessful candidates will possess:Ontario Certified Teacher in good standingQualifications – Primary, Junior or IntermediateExperience in providing culturally relevant and responsive opportunities and activitiesDemonstrated ability to act as a trusted mentor and advisor to Black studentsExperience using technology and learning skills that are important for success in learning, inquiry-based research, access, and engagement for diverse learning environments including in-person learning, blended learning and e-learningThe DDSB is committed to:providing learning and working environments, services and workplaces that are welcoming, respectful, safe, inclusive, equitable, accessible and free from discriminationmeeting its legal requirements under the Human Rights Code to accommodate Human Rights Code related needs and to proactively identify, address and prevent potential discrimination and harassment.The DDSB will implement fair, consistent and transparent hiring procedures and practices to attract, recruit and retain a qualified and diverse work force that:reflects the diverse communities the DDSB serves and of Ontariohas the knowledge, skills, attributes and lived and other experiences to best support students and to effectively respond to the diverse identities, strengths, needs and experiences of the DDSB communities.To support these commitments, the DDSB will adhere to teacher hiring qualifications and requirements and, when selecting and evaluating qualified applicants, will also consider:applicants’ additional work and other experiences, skills, backgrounds and lived experiences that respond to local needs and support the best possible programhiring staff from under-represented groups to better reflect the diverse communities the DDSB serves.The DDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.Quick Apply

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