Indigenous jobs in Alemania

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.

We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above-noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadianand Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at 902-562-6476 or michellemacleod@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Late applications will not be considered.

Applicants must:
● upload a completed resume with their application
● upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations and certifications supporting qualifications required for the position. Acopyof your related diploma/degree and/or transcript will be required as a condition of hire, and may be uploaded with these documents.
● enter 3 references (current or recent supervisor is preferred)

If yourequire assistance to submit your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources Department at (902)564-8293.

All successful candidates will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Abuse Registry Check dated within the last 6 months.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

1. Indigenous Student Support Worker - Sherwood Park base (base location subject to change - circuit position with travel required)

2. Indigenous Student Support Worker - Base Location to be determined - serving Northside, Victoria South and Victoria North Families of Schools (circuit position with travel required)

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 6.5hours daily (flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours may be required)

WORK TERM: Permanent regular positions (working 10 months per year)

RATE OF PAY: $32.87 per hour

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of2-yearspost-secondary education in a related program (diploma/degree program in education, social services, psychology, social work, criminal justice, Indigenous/Mi'kmaqStudies, or equivalent)

  • An equivalent combination of related education/training and related experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma/degree program

• Candidates for Indigenous Student Support Worker positions must be a person of indigenous descent; If you are a member of this equity group, you must self-identify during the application process to be considered.
• Knowledge of and experience working withchildren and youth, particularly“at-risk”students of indigenous descent,is required;
• Experience in community-based work, particularly in relation to indigenouscommunities/populations is required
• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively as part of a team involving students, teachers, parents/guardians;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability in assisting children and youth in reaching their potential;
• The ability to work independently;
• Candidates must have a vehicle and a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license;
• Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes some evening and weekend hours.

POSITION SCOPE:

The Student Support Worker - Indigenouswill be available for students who are racially, culturally and socially “at risk”. Their primary role will be to monitor and provide support to these students and their families, as well as be the liaison between the school and the Mi'kmaq community. The overall objective will be to help these students achieve positive educational experiences, experience success and remain in school. The Student Support Worker reports to the Principal and the Coordinator of Mi'kmaq Education Services who will organize regular meetings and coordinate ongoing professional development for the Student Support Worker.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Become familiar with students' needs, and in cooperation with staff, establish a method for monitoring progress and relaying appropriate information home;
• Monitor students' attendance;
• Assist students to access supports within their local community;
• Maintain ongoing journals for all students;
• Promote increased contact between the students, parents, and teachers;
• In co-operation with guidance counselor, students and parents, discuss options of educational goals and appropriate course selection;
• Act as an advocate when necessary;
• Perform other duties/activities as deemed appropriate by the Principal, in consultation with the Coordinator of Mi'kmaq Education Services
• Participation in Parent Teacher Conference days;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Please note that these positions are subject to a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050 which may be accessed at https://cbvrce.ca/home10/web/collective-agreements.

We thank all applicants for your interest; however, only those applicants chosen to proceed in the hiring process will be contacted.