Cultural Education Resource Teacher

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE: Cultural Education Resource Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Education Division

SUPERVISOR: Education Manager

TERMS: Full-Time, Permanent

REFERENCE #: 2024-034

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for implementing culturally and linguistically comprehensive educational services to enhance Secwépemc education for TteS membership. Duties include developing tailored learning resources for various educational settings to meet the needs of students across different age groups, from early-childhood to post-secondary. Collaborations with institutions such as Little Fawn Nursery, School District No. 73, Thompson Rivers University and TteS Trades and Training programming is essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Following Sections 1-4 account for 95% of accountabilities/deliverables.

• Planning and Program Development:
• Directs the planning and delivery of Secwépemc language and culture resources, services, and programs for educational/academic settings.
• Plans, develops, and implements culturally stimulating and appropriate Secwépemc language and culture programs for students of all ages, from early childhood to post-secondary.
• Collaborates with fluent Secwépemc Elders to develop learning resources.
• Develops customized Secwépemc language resources for parents/guardians of students.
• Promotes and enhances the integrity of the Western Dialect of Secwepemctsín.
• Ensures sufficient resources are obtained and available for implementing language and culture programs.
• Resource Development and Teaching:
  • Writes and produces new Secwepemctsín learning materials, including websites, audio, and visual resources.
  • Teaches Secwépemc cultural teachings, songs, storytelling, dances, and other activities to students.
  • Maintains positive behaviour management during group activities.
  • Creates caring, creative, respectful, safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for students.
• Collaboration and Community Engagement:
  • Collaborates and partners with local education institutions to ensure the delivery of Secwépemc programs within the community.
  • Participates in parent/guardian conferences as needed.
  • Actively advocates for Western Dialect and helps advance Secwepemctsín learning.
  • Promotes the Education Department’s activities and assists in fundraising activities.
• Assessment and Compliance:
  • Monitors and assesses students’ Secwepemctsín and cultural learning.
  • Ensures that educational environments have resources to incorporate Secwepemctsín and Secwépemc culture.
  • Teaches Secwepemctsín to the Education Department staff.
  • Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with TteS policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Education Department and TteS.
• Other related duties as required. (5%)

Professional Certification, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a First Nations Language or a degree in related field with a Secwepemctsín Proficiency Certificate, or Diploma in Computing Science with a Secwepemctsín Proficiency Certificate, with preference given to those with a Master’s Degree in a First Nations Language in Secwepemctsín .
• Minimum of three to five years working experience teaching Secwepemctsín, with preference given to those with elementary, secondary and post-secondary teaching experience .
• Certified Language Teacher with the Ministry of Education’s Teacher Regulation Branch is an asset or willingness to obtain.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and supervisory experience.

This position will administer the cultural and language academics programs within the budget parameters, under the direction of the Education Manager.

Supervision or Training Duties:

This position may be required to supervise children’s and student’s safety while supervising them. This position is also responsible for working with fluent Elders to develop resources. Finally, this position will also be training, mentoring, and further developing existing education staff with speaking and using Secwepemctsín in daily activities.

Special Requirements:

Understanding and knowledge of Secwépemc culture, customs, traditions, protocols and challenges. Must be high-intermediate in reading, writing and speaking Secwepemctsín. Must have the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with our Secwépemc Elders. A valid BC teaching certificate or eligibility for membership with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certification. Member in good standing with the Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch is preferred. Experience working with Indigenous learners, and/or knowledge of Secwépemc. Must be able to develop relevant, authentic and accurate Secwépemc language and culture website and resources that are age specific.

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to promote, restore and advance the Western Variation of Secwepemctsín through various activities, services and programs.
• Visionary leader who is passionate about language and culture and works in collaboration with others.
• Be responsible and reliable and make positive and respectful relationships with children and Elders.
• Ability to plan, develop and manage language and culture programs.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction development for elementary, secondary and post-secondary education and Secwépemc language, history, and culture.
• Extensive, firsthand knowledge o f Secwépemc language, history, culture, customs, traditions, protocols, and challenges.
• High-intermediate fluency in Secwepemctsín; competent in reading, writing, and speaking the Western Variation.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal language and culture funding programs.
• Clear understanding of teaching methodology and resource and curriculum development with a First Nations language.
• BC’s Redesigned Curriculum, with particular emphasis on the inclusion of Aboriginal Worldviews & Perspectives and First Peoples Principles of Learning.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a minimum level of high-intermediate fluency as evaluated by a panel of fluent Secwepemctsín speakers.
• For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes and passes a criminal record check-vulnerable section.
• Have and maintain a valid Class 5 or 7 BC driver’s license as a condition of employment and have access to a reliable/insured vehicle.
• Travel as required.

HOURS OF WORK: Normal Day shifts – 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Deadline for the Job posting is May 9 th , 2024 by 2:00pm

Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references

or at our Human Resources office #200 – 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way.

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm &

closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

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