Casual Indigenous Education Advocate (Support & Growth)

SD91; Vanderhoof; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) seeks casual Indigenous Education Advocates to support Indigenous students in the Vanderhoof area, including Mapes.

This casual position has no guaranteed hours and requires collaboration with teachers, families, and school teams to promote student success and cultural pride. Responsibilities include providing cultural, language, and social-emotional support, advocating for students, and submitting administrative reports to Indigenous Education Department.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) required.
• Two years of post-secondary studies related to working with Indigenous families and children (must include an Indigenous education component).
• Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be designated as Unqualified and must begin relevant programming within two years of hire.
• 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

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

Two years of post-secondary studies related to Indigenous families and children (indigenous education component)

WHMIS 2015 Certificate

WorkSafeBC safety procedures familiarity

Job description

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) seeks casual Indigenous Education Advocates to support Indigenous students in the Vanderhoof area, including Mapes.

This casual position has no guaranteed hours and requires collaboration with teachers, families, and school teams to promote student success and cultural pride. Responsibilities include providing cultural, language, and social-emotional support, advocating for students, and submitting administrative reports to Indigenous Education Department.