Indigenous Education Worker - Relief Roster

School District No. 73 is currently accepting applications for the Indigenous Education Worker (IEW) Relief roster, with the possibility of an appointment to a position in the current school year.

Indigenous Education Workers provide assistance and support to either individual or groups of Indigenous students. The successful applicants will be of Indigenous Ancestry and have a thorough knowledge of applicable Indigenous culture, tradition and issues, both historical and contemporary.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year post-secondary education in a related field (e.g. Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate)
• Two (2) years proven previous work experience working with children, preferably of Indigenous ancestry.
• Valid B.C. Driver's License.
• Indigenous language skills and previous experience supporting the Indigenous community would be an asset.

The successful incumbent(s) must be willing to travel to our outlying communities while on relief.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter, including information regarding your Indigenous ancestry or territory
• Resume

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, .

This job is classed under Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

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