Indigenous Education Ally & Cultural Support

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

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

This casual role has no guaranteed hours and emphasizes cultural, language, and social-emotional support within the school community. Successful candidates will collaborate with teachers, communicate with families, and advocate for students while completing regular administrative reports for the Indigenous Education Department.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion and two years of post-secondary studies with Indigenous education component.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience with Indigenous students.
• Familiarity with local Indigenous communities, on- and off-reserve, and band offices.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with clean driving record; driver’s abstract required.
• WHMIS 2015 certification 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.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Communication

Collaboration

Indigenous language support

Social-emotional support

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

Two years post-secondary studies (Indigenous education component)

WHMIS 2015 Certificate

Job description

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

This casual role has no guaranteed hours and emphasizes cultural, language, and social-emotional support within the school community. Successful candidates will collaborate with teachers, communicate with families, and advocate for students while completing regular administrative reports for the Indigenous Education Department.