Casual First Nations Cultural Teaching Assistants

Applications are being accepted for the position of : FIRST NATIONS CULTURAL TEACHING ASSISTANT Under the general supervision of the Principal or Delegate, provides a range of First Nations cultural education and Hul’q’umi’num' language curriculum opportunities and assists in the delivery of services and First Nations programs in classrooms, with groups or individual students and peers.

DUTIES : Assists the teachers in the delivery of First Nations culture and Hul'q'umi'num' language to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

Assists teachers in the integration of First Nations content and perspective into existing curriculum which may include speaking on a specific topic.

Regularly communicates with First Nations elders, Hul’q’umi’num’ Language and Cultural Advisors and community members for advice and feedback regarding First Nations culture and language information and resources.

Promotes awareness of First Nations culture to school staff and students. Maintains a daily written record of services provided to Indigenous students.

Provides a positive First Nations role model for students. Operates a personal computer, laptop, photocopier, fax machine, and / or other technology for educational purposes.

Other job-related duties in support of Indigenous students, as assigned by the Principal or Delegate. This is a unionized position with a pay rate as of July 1, 2023 of $33.

55 per hour. Job details are available on our website under job description #79 : Applicationsshould include a cover letter, resume and three work-related referenceswith contact information and permission to contact.

Applications will be accepted until filled and can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off in the School Board Office : Human Resources, Support Staff Cowichan Valley School District2557 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC V9L 2X3 Thank you for your interest in these casual positions.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.