Casual Indigenous Education Advocate for Student Support

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) invites applications for Casual Indigenous Education Advocates to support Indigenous students in Burns Lake and surrounding areas; this is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.

Successful candidates will provide cultural, language, and social-emotional support, act as Indigenous role models, collaborate with teachers, and engage with families. Indigenous self-identification is required to be awarded the job.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
• Two years of post-secondary studies related to working with Indigenous families and children (must include an Indigenous education component).
• Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience working with Indigenous students.
• Familiarity with local Indigenous communities, both on- and off-reserve, and local band offices.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record (driver's abstract required).
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural, language, and social-emotional support to Indigenous students.
• Act as a positive Indigenous role model and promote pride in Indigenous culture.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students’ academic, cultural, and emotional needs.
• Communicate with families and guardians to promote student success.
• Advocate for students and participate in school-based teams as needed.
• Submit regular administrative reports to the school and Indigenous Education Department.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood)

Indigenous education studies

Job description

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) invites applications for Casual Indigenous Education Advocates to support Indigenous students in Burns Lake and surrounding areas; this is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.

Successful candidates will provide cultural, language, and social-emotional support, act as Indigenous role models, collaborate with teachers, and engage with families. Indigenous self-identification is required to be awarded the job.