Discover jobs
Job Search
community liaison worker
Title posted on Jobillico - Elders Liaison
Posted on October 25, 2024 by Employer details Frontier School Division
Job details
<p>Position: Elders Liaison <p>Location: Area 5 Office (Norway House, Manitoba) <p>Start Date: As soon as possible<p>FTE: 1.00 FTE <p>Term of Employment: Term to June 30, 2025<p>Application Deadline: Open Until Filled<p> <p>The Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, transportation and moving expense reimbursement, subsidized housing or housing allowance and isolation allowance in qualifying communities, annual travel reimbursement, reimbursement for approved courses and more! <p>Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, Indigenous Way of Life, the Elders Liaison will be responsible for supporting and implementing the Mamahtawisiwin Elders Framework. This is a grant-funded term position through the Manitoba Government Elders and Knowledge Keepers Grant. <p>The Kihteyak are a team of Elders- in-Residence supporting and guiding students and staff at Jack River School and Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre.<p> <p>Qualifications: <p><p> Bachelor of Education Degree and Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for)<p> Experience working with Elders/Knowledge Keepers and respecting protocols<p> In-depth knowledge of Indigenous history, truth and reconciliation calls to action, Indigenous knowledge systems, models, and methodologies<p> Ongoing commitment to professional learning <p> Proven experience with program coordination, development, evaluation, and implementation<p> Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills<p> Strong facilitation skills <p> Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with agencies, community, school, and divisional leadership<p> Fluency in the Ininimowin (Cree) language would be an asset<p><p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities: <p><p> Promote community involvement in Jack River School and HBOIERC in the Kihteyak program<p> Support school staff in their ongoing connection of curriculum to the Provincial Mamahtawisiwin Framework by incorporating Indigenous pedagogy, languages, and culture into their teaching and practices through the Kihteyak program<p> Provide leadership and guidance to administrators, teachers, and other school personnel in the development and implementation of strategies and resources to support the Kihteyak program<p> Lead the development of a formal framework and plan for the Kihteyak program and role in the schools <p> Support the development and implementation of the Division?s Elders policy and the Provincial Elders and Knowledge Keepers in Schools Guidelines and Mamahtawisiwin Continuum of Elders Supports in Schools<p> Enhance the connection of parents, families and caregivers to activities, events, and opportunities in the school through the Kihteyak program<p> Review existing school structures, programming, partnerships, and policies related to the Kihteyak program<p> Evaluate the Kihteyak program?s presence and impact on students? social, emotional, and academic well-being.<p><p> <p> Applicants are required to submit the following:<p><p> cover letter<p> current resume<p> list of three professional references including email addresses and contact numbers, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicant?s performance in the applicant?s current or recent assignment<p><p> <p> <p><p>Thank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. <p>By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the <p>successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) <p>and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at www.fsdnet.ca<p>Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.- LocationNorway House, MB
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #14724458
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by a partner site. Job Bank is not responsible for this content.
Report a problem with this job posting
- Date modified: