Indigenous Education Advocate & Culture Mentor

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes; François Lake; On-site; CAD 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes is seeking an Indigenous Education Support role to provide cultural, language and emotional assistance to Indigenous students.

You will serve as a positive Indigenous role model and collaborate with teachers to promote student success and well-being across academic, cultural, social and emotional dimensions. The position emphasizes literacy and numeracy programming support, regular reporting to the Indigenous Education Department, and active engagement with

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
• Two years in studies related to working with Indigenous families and children or equivalent. Studies must include an Indigenous education component.
• Employee will be designated as Unqualified if the educational requirements of this position are not met and will have two years from the date of hire to start programming.
• B.C. Driver's License class 5 with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver's abstract.
• 6 months of current relevant experience working with Indigenous students.
• Must be familiar with the families and communities of surrounding reserves and families living off-reserve and be familiar with the local band offices(s) staff and organization.
• WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures

Responsibilities

• A pro-active member of school staff who provides additional culture, language and emotional support in the school to Indigenous students.
• Acts as a positive Indigenous role model for students and promotes pride in Indigenous culture.
• Communicates with teachers to support the academic, cultural, social and emotional support of Indigenous students.
• Communicates with teachers and parents/guardians to increase and promote students success.
• Provides assistance to teachers and other professionals in literacy and numeracy programming with students.
• Functions as an advocate for the students and as a member of the school-based team where required.
• Provides regular administrative reports to the school and the Indigenous Education Department

Skills

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Advocacy

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood)

Indigenous education studies

WHMIS Certificate

BC Driver's License 5

2 years with Indigenous families/children

Tools

Job description

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes is seeking an Indigenous Education Support role to provide cultural, language and emotional assistance to Indigenous students.

You will serve as a positive Indigenous role model and collaborate with teachers to promote student success and well-being across academic, cultural, social and emotional dimensions. The position emphasizes literacy and numeracy programming support, regular reporting to the Indigenous Education Department, and active engagement with