Adult Education Instructor

Reports To: Director of Education

Position Type: Full Time/School Year Term

Hours of Work: 35 Hours Per Week (flexible hours)

Summary:

Living in Tsay Keh Dene and working out of the Tsay Keh Dene Nation Learning Centre, the Adult

Education Instructor is required to follow all policies and procedures, and comply with directives from the

Director of Education. The Adult Education Instructor plans, instructs and organizes learning

environments to help adult students learn subject matters and skills which will contribute to their

educational and social development. He/she coordinates activities and collaborates with other

department staff. The Adult Education Instructor develops and maintains key relationships with the

Director of Education, Teacher and support staff, high school students, adult students, community

members, and funding and regulatory organizations. He/she assesses the needs, monitors the progress

and supports the learning pathway of adult students; Integration of life skills, trades and other education

programming as well as other related duties as required by the Director of Education.

Competencies:

• Effective Communication

• Time and Stress Management

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Cultural Competency

• Team Player

• Accountability and Dependability

• Coordination and Service Oriented

• Planning and Organizing

Job Duties:

Curriculum Planning, Preparation and Delivery Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional courses and subjects in accordance with policy and

curriculum

• Incorporate First Nations curriculum and ways of learning into all class programs

• Adapt learning and outcome to match the students they instruct

• Incorporate student centred learning across the curriculum

• Deliver teaching materials according to student's educational needs, the adult students

assigned to them including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the adult

students

• Actively uses the concept of Assessment for Learning for all adult students

• Adapt instruction to adult student needs

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• Teach English and Math in relation to post-secondary programs at the fundamental,

intermediate, advanced and provincial levels

• Integrate new and innovative programs involving trades education

• Communicate program design and outcomes effectively to adult students, department staff and

General Manager

Classroom / Student Management Responsibilities

• Creates best practices in classroom management

• Sets realistic expectations for adult student behaviour and interactions

• Creates learning environments that welcome adult students

• Promotes the general progress and well-being of adult students assigned to them

• Operate at all times with the stated policies and practices of the Adult Learning Centre and adult

student growth plans

• Establish effective working relationships with other staff

• contribute to the effective organization and running of the Adult Learning Centre

Assessment, Grading, and Reporting

• Working with adult students, creates clear and effective learning and assessment criteria

• Develops and uses effective assessment practices based upon best practices and Adult

Learning Centre policy

• Keeps accurate and timely records of adult student progress and makes sure that information is

available to department staff and adult students

• Reports in a timely to adult students and adult staff regarding the progress of the adult students

assigned to them both orally in meetings and in writing

Professional Practice:

Take responsibility for own professional development and supports lifelong learning for all

Work effectively and cooperatively with department staff, community members and other

professionals in the development and implementation of best practices for adult learning

Connects with the community in the integration of adult learning and integrates community views

on educational needs

Participates in community programs that link the Adult Learning Centre to the school and larger

community

Is a demonstrated role model to the community

Participates in regular meeting with other department staff or community members to discuss

and implement best practices in adult education

Requirements:

• University Degree, preferably a Master's in either English or Math

• Member of Teacher Regulation Branch (or working towards membership)

• Qualified to teach in Canada.

• 3 to 5 years of teaching experience with youth and adults.

• An understanding of adult Aboriginal student needs.

• Experience in trades education an asset

• Proven ability to successfully work and interact with adult students, staff and visitors in a

sensitive, effective and professional manner.

• Good organizational, time management and prioritization skills.

• Strong morals and ethics, sound judgement and reasoning skills, along with a commitment to

discretion and privacy.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills that allow one to work

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

• Physically able to perform all assigned tasks.

• Criminal record check clearance

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Work Conditions:

• Must be willing to work and live in a remote northern community.

Personal Attributes:

• Honest and trustworthy

• Respectful

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Flexibility

• Sound work ethics

Certification:

I have read and fully understand my job duties and will carry them out to the best of my abilities. As an

employee of the Tsay Keh Dene Band I will act in a professional and courteous manner at all times while

I am at work.

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Print Name

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Employee Signature Date

I approve the delegation of responsibilities outlined within this job description and the above person

taking over these responsibilities.

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Deeanna Izony Date

Executive Director

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