Resource Teacher

Resource Teacher

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN)is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Located off Highway 60, our community is 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 90 minutes hours east of Algonquin Park.

We are recruiting for a Resource Teacher. This is a full-time, permanent position at 40 hours per week.

The Resource Teacher is responsible for supporting the integration and full inclusion of children with diverse needs. This role is responsible for providing high quality childcare within a safe and healthy environment and ensures compliance with relevant legislation, AOPFN policies and procedures, and the College of Early Childhood Educators standards of practice and code of ethics. The Resource Teacher also provides age-appropriate programming in a group setting that meets diverse needs and promotes optimum physical, emotional, social, cognitive and intellectual development of the children in care.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create an environment conducive to the learning of Algonquin culture and language development and appropriate to the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development of the children
• Be receptive and sensitive to Algonquin language and cultural practices
• Apply the Ministry of Education’s pedagogy under the CCEYA, “How Does Learning Happen?”

For a full job description, email hr@pikwakanagan.ca

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., child and youth care, developmental services, special education, or early childhood education)
• 1–2 years of experience supporting children with special needs and/or training in inclusive practices, individualized planning, or behaviour support.
• Non-RECE candidates are considered for this role. Candidates without RECE registration must be eligible for Ministry Director Approval through the Child Care Licensing System (CCLS).
• Vulnerable sector check provided annually
• Proof of education, equivalency and/or work-related experience
• Proof of membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing if applicable
• Valid Standard First Aid certification including infant and child CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Submission of an up-to-date immunization record
• A letter of good health from a physician

Preferred:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Post-secondary education related to children with children with unique and diverse exceptionalities.

Closing: January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Send your resume and cover letter with three professional or work-related references that include name, phone number and email address. Please include Resource Teacher in the subject line of your email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays

Application Procedure: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor's immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.