Facilitator, Essential Skills for Indigenous Early

1 week ago

Saskatoon, Canada SIIT Full time

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our eight Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

The Facilitator serves a primary role in planning and facilitating Indigenous Early Childhood Education (INECE) Level 1 to ensure successful outcomes within the Academics department. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

The Facilitator will be responsible for developing, coordinating, delivering and facilitating all program components for lower literacy adult learners. The goal of the program is to assist lower literacy adult learners build essential skills and knowledge of the transferability of those skills to future employment experiences and career choices in Early Childhood Education. Working collaboratively with Academic staff and community contacts, the facilitator demonstrates a strong commitment to create and maintain a creative and positive learning environment and experience for learners. The position includes the following broad range of accountabilities:

- Plan and develop lesson plans in communications, numeracy, and other essential skills essential skills using benchmarks contained in the Circle of Learning
- Instruct three Early Childhood Education Level 1 courses: Communicating with Children and Guiding Children's Behaviour, Introduction to Play, Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Prepare lesson plans and appropriate delivery methods, following the curricular outcomes provided
- Use appropriate methods of facilitation, modeling, and coaching to facilitate learning
- Work closely with students to identify their barriers and to guide them to determine appropriate solutions
- Provide assistance, guidance, referrals, and information to students as required for each program
- Create and maintain all course-related materials including evaluations, attendance records, and course evaluations
- Incorporate digital literacy within all aspects of the program, where applicable
- Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedures, where applicable
- Assist with the planning and coordination of other employment preparation skill building certificate trainings
- Provide career information and assist students with identifying their skills and strengths into a portfolio
- Evaluate students while on work practicums
- Adhere to and promote SIIT policies and procedures
- Respect, honour and acknowledge the uniqueness of each student including: their unique languages, cultures, traditions, histories, as well as, prior learning and life experiences
- Create and maintain a creative and positive learning environment that provides the opportunity for meaningful learning and skill development
- Link students to work placements or volunteer opportunities

**Required Competencies**:Flexible and Adaptable, Effective Communication, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Student Focus, Communication (Instructional), Knowledge and Expertise, Teamwork.

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