Lead Mi’kmaw Culture & Language Education

Halifax Regional Centre for Education; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) invites applications for the Leader of Mi kmaw Culture and Language. This role provides strategic leadership in Mi kmaw language and culture, supporting closing the gap and raising outcomes for Mi kmaw and Indigenous students, in collaboration with teachers and staff across HRCE schools.

The Leader will supervise and evaluate a group of Mi kmaw/Indigenous Student Support Workers, mentor teachers, and contribute to Treaty Education initiatives

Qualifications

• Designated Mikmaw position with expert knowledge of Mikmaw history, culture and education.
• Ability to demonstrate Mikmaw ways of being and knowing.
• Knowledge of Treaty Education and Mikmaw lens in education.
• Commitment to reconciliation and working with Mikmaw youth and communities.
• Bachelor degree in Education or equivalent experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to schools within the HRM.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in Mikmaw Language and Culture to support student success.
• Supervise and evaluate Mikmaw/Indigenous Student Support Workers.
• Collaborate with regional staff and teachers to advance Treaty Education.
• Mentor teachers using Mikmaw knowledge and practices.
• Report to the Regional Coordinator, Mikmaw Education/Services.

Skills

Mikmaw culture knowledge

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Travel ability

Language fluency asset

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) invites applications for the Leader of Mi kmaw Culture and Language. This role provides strategic leadership in Mi kmaw language and culture, supporting closing the gap and raising outcomes for Mi kmaw and Indigenous students, in collaboration with teachers and staff across HRCE schools.

The Leader will supervise and evaluate a group of Mi kmaw/Indigenous Student Support Workers, mentor teachers, and contribute to Treaty Education initiatives