Indigenous Student Success Advocate (Casual)

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 applications for Casual Indigenous Education Advocates to support Indigenous students in the Vanderhoof area, including Mapes.

This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours and is open only to applicants who identify as Indigenous. The successful candidate will provide cultural, language, and social-emotional support, act as a positive Indigenous role model, and collaborate with teachers to support students’ academic, cultural, and emotional

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
• Two years of post-secondary studies related to working with 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.

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

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Communication with families

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

Two years post-secondary studies in Indigenous education

WHMIS 2015 Certificate

Tools

BC Driver’s License Class 5

Job description

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

This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours and is open only to applicants who identify as Indigenous. The successful candidate will provide cultural, language, and social-emotional support, act as a positive Indigenous role model, and collaborate with teachers to support students’ academic, cultural, and emotional