Kanien’kéha Language Instructor

**Job Title**: Kanien’kéha Language Instructor
**Program Department**: Education
**Initiative**: Kanien’kéha Language Revitalization
**Location**: Wahta Mohawks

**Position Summary**
Working in collaboration with the Language Coordinator and Kanien’kéha Language Instructor under the Department of Education to provide Kanien’kéha Language Instruction for the various programs to meet the needs of community members seeking language learning opportunities. This position will satisfy the immediate short-term needs of a language instructor to work towards the long-term objectives of the Kanien’kéha Language Revitalization plan in Wahta. Potential to renew and extend the contract based on funding availability and instructor availability.

**Primary Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Provide Kanien’kéha language instruction to adult community learners in a weekly virtual class setting
- Provide Kanien’kéha language instruction to school-aged youth
- Provide Kanien’kéha language lessons to Wahta Mohawks Band Administration staff, and Chief and Council
- Work with the Wahta Kanien’kéha Language Program Curriculum while expanding and growing the curriculum to meet the increased needs of language learners
- Provide language delivery to various in-person programs such as language camps, March break camps, land-based learning programs, language intensives, lacrosse workshops, etc.
- Provide student assessments, feedback, and reporting to the Language Coordinator and students for ongoing accountability and program development

**Knowledge & Skills**:

- Provide Kanien’kéha language instruction to adult community learners in a weekly virtual class setting
- Must be a proficient speaker of Kanien’kéha Language
- Must be flexible to adapt to the members needs as they present themselves
- Must be flexible to accommodate the irregular hours needed for programming
- Must provide a criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening
- A strong foundation in Onkwehón:we culture, traditions, and customs
- Be willing to work collaboratively with the Elders and First Speakers of the Wahta Mohawk community

**Contract Terms**:
This is a short-term, part-time contract beginning immediately until the end of July 2023 with the likelihood of renewal based on funding approval and instructor availability. 20 hours a week. Hourly wage and travel coverage will be based on needs, qualifications, and experience.

**Salary Range**:
$34.00 - $37.00 hourly wage range.
36,500-40,000 Part-time salary based on experience and qualifications.

**Application**:
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the job requirements of the position to:

- Attention: HR Joanne Contant _
- P.O. Box 260 _
- Bala, ON _
- P0C1A0_
- Phone: 705-762-2354 ext.227 _

You will be contacted if you are successfully selected for an interview.
Thank you in advance for you interest.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: $34.00-$37.00 per hour

Work Location: One location