Competition # 610 - Indigenous Support Teacher

Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education seeks an Indigenous Support Teacher to lead and support the integration of Indigenous perspectives into curriculum and cultural practices, enhancing educational outcomes for Indigenous students. The role demands a commitment to cultural competence and community collaboration, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures and histories.
• Experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Commitment to continuous learning and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and integrate Indigenous perspectives in teaching.
• Collaborate with educators and Indigenous communities.
• Advocate for Indigenous student success and achievement.

Skills

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Location: Unassigned

FTE : 1.0

Start Date : August 25, 2025

Contract Type : Probationary

About The Role

The Indigenous Support Teacher provides leadership and support in advancing reconciliation and integrating Indigenous perspectives, histories, and cultures into teaching and learning across the curriculum. The role focuses on fostering inclusive and culturally responsive educational practices to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive classroom and community support for Indigenous students within a Catholic educational setting
• Offer leadership in advancing reconciliation within the school community, in alignment with Alberta Education’s priorities and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action
• Support classroom teachers in embedding Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and ways of knowing into curriculum planning and daily instruction
• Develop and implement culturally relevant and responsive educational practices that reflect the diverse needs and identities of Indigenous students
• Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, families, and community organizations to enhance student learning, belonging, and success
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities for staff to build cultural competence and deepen understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary issues
• Support Indigenous students through academic, social, and cultural programming that affirms identity and fosters engagement and achievement
• Advocate for Indigenous student success by identifying and addressing barriers to equitable education
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of school and division-level Indigenous education plans and initiatives
• Work collaboratively with school administration and staff to ensure Indigenous perspectives are included in policies, practices, and decision-making
  
  

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Alberta Teaching Certificate (required)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and perspectives , including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action
• Experience designing and implementing culturally responsive pedagogy
  
  

Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Experience working with Indigenous students, families, and communities is considered an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and developing personal cultural competence
  
  

As part of a commitment to Catholic education for the students of the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, and as a condition of employment, an individual taking employment within the Division, will undertake to follow, both in and out of your employment with the Division, a lifestyle and deportment in harmony with Catholic Church practices and beliefs which include, among other things, living in harmony with the principles of the Gospel and teachings of the Catholic Church.

For more information, please contact: Mr. Nick Gale, Deputy Superintendent at [phone]

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We thank all those that apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted