Cultural Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Nanaimo, Canada School District #68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) Full time
Cultural Support Worker (Ukrainian)

The Cultural Support Worker plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment within the school district. This position involves working closely with students, families, and staff to promote cultural understanding, respect, and appreciation. The Cultural Support Worker acts as a liaison between the school community and culturally diverse families, ensuring that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed academically and socially.

Your Work

Assists professional staff to provide orientation services to students from culturally diverse backgrounds in their first or spoken language with respect to educational, social family, cultural, emotional and career needs.

Communicates with families and school personnel, resolving cross cultural conflict, involving community agencies, facilitating cross cultural understanding and, under the direction of the teacher, provides educational assistance to students when required.

Communicates between home and school regarding educational and/or social development of students as directed, and visits homes to clarify educational and cross cultural concerns.

Assists teachers, administrators, psychologists and counsellors, with the placement of English Language Learner and newcomer students by obtaining information about students from members of their families concerning levels of education the students have achieved; by translating and interpreting assessment results provided by other schools; by translating relevant information from other schools; and by participating in the initial school orientation.

Participates in activities that build cross cultural understanding including: helping to develop and deliver appropriate workshops; promoting cross cultural understanding; organizing various activities such as cooking, dance, music and art.

Facilitates academic assistance in collaboration with other school personnel and assists with school integration and orientation activities. Encourages parental involvement in school activities.

May be required to provide services at more than one location with the district.

Assists students to build self esteem and to become role models within the framework (context) of their culture, school and community.

May on occasion be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Assignment : Part time, Monday - Friday, 4 hours per day

Wage: $31.12 per hour

Qualifications - Education and Experience

High school graduation or the equivalent.

Specialized training in acculturation, childcare work or social work, and a minimum of two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Sound written and spoken knowledge of Ukrainian.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain respect for and from students.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License

Sound written and spoken knowledge of English and proficiency in the language of students in the identified cultural group.

Knowledge of culture and an understanding of the problems, concerns, strengths and traditions of the identified cultural group, together with the ability to assist with the bridging of cultures.

Ability to utilize a personal computer.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the Apply button next to the job details.

Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed personal résumé, and any other relevant supporting documentation.

Please note: Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

If you have questions or require assistance with this application process, please contact the Customer Care department at MakeAFuture at or

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