Casual Indigenous Education Advocate - Support Students

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Fraser Lake; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) in Fraser Lake seeks a Casual Indigenous Education Advocate to support Indigenous students in the Fraser Lake area. This casual role has no guaranteed hours.

The successful candidate will provide cultural, language and social-emotional support, serve as a positive Indigenous role model, and collaborate with teachers to meet students’ educational and well-being needs. You will also communicate with families, advocate for students on school-based teams, and

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

Education

Dogwood Certificate

Two years post-secondary studies with Indigenous education component

Job description

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) in Fraser Lake seeks a Casual Indigenous Education Advocate to support Indigenous students in the Fraser Lake area. This casual role has no guaranteed hours.

The successful candidate will provide cultural, language and social-emotional support, serve as a positive Indigenous role model, and collaborate with teachers to meet students’ educational and well-being needs. You will also communicate with families, advocate for students on school-based teams, and