Posted: 
2024-04-25
Job Type: 
Full Time
Employment length: 
Permanent
Language requirements: 
English
Education requirements: 
College/CEGEP
Job experience: 
1 year to less than 2 years
Job industry: 
Education
Job Location: 
High Prairie
High Prairie School Division

is inviting applications for:

Indigenous Education Coach

Slave Lake, AB

This position's primary goal is to facilitate universal education to all students and staff to build a deeper understanding of our Canadian history, inclusive of Indigenous culture, perspectives, treaties, land agreements, the legacy of residential schools, and Indigenous peoples' contributions in shaping our Canadian identity.

Support the goals of the High Prairie School Division in all aspects, including but not limited to: Work with stakeholders to provide a safe and inviting school environment for Indigenous students and Indigenous community members

Work to enhance relationships with education officials from local First Nations and Mtis settlements

Work within the school and community to promote school success for all students

Provide cultural awareness for school staff and administration and students, through monthly PD sessions

Ensure the consistent and regular involvement of community Elders and other cultural mentors in the daily life of the school

Promote and lead curricular and extracurricular activities to engage Indigenous students

Seek out community-based and external agencies and opportunities for students and staff to engage Indigenous students

Support teachers with an infusion of Indigenous worldview in their curricula

Make public presentations to school and community members on a wide array of topics related to local and regional Indigenous history

Work with students to strengthen student-school-parent relationships

Gather and report on data collection as requested by the supervisor

Attend duties as requested by the supervisor

Ability to speak Cree will be considered an asset.

First-hand knowledge and experience of local Indigenous culture is an asset. This individual will support teachers directly in the classroom with authentic, accurate and respectful content. They will facilitate monthly staff professional development sessions. They must possess the ability to work collaboratively with a team as well as with all school staff. Additional Requirements: Resume

Professional references

The successful candidate must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check at time of the interview. Criminal Record Check must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require assistance with the application, please contact ApplyToEducation at: 1-877-900-5627