Education Consultant

**INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING**

Priority shall be given to qualified Cree beneficiaries

**OPEN POSITION**:
EDUCATION CONSULTANT

Cree Culture - Northern - Girls

**LOCATION OF WORK**:
Cree Programs Services - Northern communities

**NATURE OF WORK**:
iiyiyiuiyihtiwin comes from the knowledge that the land has to offer. The land and the teachings of our elders are increasingly central in our education system;
Reporting to the Coordinator of Cree Programs and the Director of the iiyiyiuiyihtiwin Research and Development Department, the Consultant works with the Cree Programs team, provides language and culture guidance and materials to CSB initiatives, and contributes to the goals of the iiyiyiuiyihtiwin strategy of the SAP;
The Consultant of Cree Programs fosters a spirit of teamwork and engages in relationships to create a culture in keeping with the CSB organizational values.

**CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS**:
This position includes in particular the following responsibilities:
Keeps abreast of research and new developments in the field of education, with respect to curricula and educational methods, complementary activities, manuals and other educational material and evaluation of academic performance;
In conformity with the policy established by the Board, sees to the introduction of both experimental and other new developments;
Provides information on new requirements brought about by changes and encourages a continuous process of evaluation within the milieu;
Collaborates in the development of Cree educational resources and material.

**MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
Must present a Cree Culture timeline of how an iiyiyiu/iinuu child learns/grows;
Must have knowledge of traditional cooking and sewing;
Knowledge of traditional medicines;
Must have knowledge of making crafts out of hide, fabric & wool;
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study;
Have 5 years of teaching experience;
Be fluent in written, oral and reading Cree Language;
Bilingualism, Cree and English;
French is an asset;
Knowledge of the M.E.E.S.'s programs;
Willingness to travel.

**EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS**:
Regular full-time position;
35 hours/week.

**START OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- As soon as possible._