Indigenous Education Advocate (Casual, Flexible Hours)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Indigenous Education Advocates to support Indigenous students in the Burns Lake area, including Decker Lake, Francois Lake, Granisle and Grassy Plains.

This casual role has no guaranteed hours. The successful candidate will provide cultural, language, and social-emotional support to students, act as a positive Indigenous role model, and collaborate with teachers to address academic, cultural, and emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
• Two years of post-secondary studies related to 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.
• Indigenous self-identification is required to be awarded the job as part of a Special Program.

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 sensitivity

Student support

Collaboration with teachers

Communication with families

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

Two years post-secondary studies related to Indigenous education

Tools

WHMIS 2015

WorkSafeBC procedures

Job description

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Indigenous Education Advocates to support Indigenous students in the Burns Lake area, including Decker Lake, Francois Lake, Granisle and Grassy Plains.

This casual role has no guaranteed hours. The successful candidate will provide cultural, language, and social-emotional support to students, act as a positive Indigenous role model, and collaborate with teachers to address academic, cultural, and emotional needs.