Indigenous Education Growth Specialist

Williams-Lake-First-Nation; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RSP matching up to 8%

3 weeks vacation upon probation

Job summary

The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) Education Team seeks an Indigenous Education Enhancement Worker (IEEW) to support K4–Grade 12 students across SD27, FN schools, and Independent with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy development.

The role collaborates with Education Assistants, counselors, teachers, and Indigenous Support Workers to foster student success while respecting Indigenous culture and traditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional post-secondary training is a plus.
• Certificate/Diploma in Human Services or related field is required.
• At least 6 months of Youth and Family Worker experience with Indigenous communities or similar contexts.
• Office Administration certification (Word/Excel) preferred.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; Class 4 license may be required.
• First Aid certifications (Level 1 and Emergency Youth First Aid) required; Food Safe certification highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• School outreach daily and maintain contact with students, parents, teachers, and principals.
• Assist students to foster positive relationships with teachers, families, and peers.
• Relay information to Education Coordinator; monitor grades, attendance, and support needs in MyEd/CIMS.

Skills

Youth and Family Worker experience

Office administration (Word/Excel)

First Aid / Emergency Youth First Aid

Food Safe

Driver's license (Class 5)

Class 4 unrestricted license

Education

High School Diploma – GED

Certificate or Diploma in Human Services or related field

Post-secondary training in Psychology, Youth, Family and Community Studies, Ethnic Indigenous Studies or Indigenous Education

Job description

The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) Education Team seeks an Indigenous Education Enhancement Worker (IEEW) to support K4–Grade 12 students across SD27, FN schools, and Independent with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy development.

The role collaborates with Education Assistants, counselors, teachers, and Indigenous Support Workers to foster student success while respecting Indigenous culture and traditions.