ROOTS Instructor

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME (Mon – Fri, 8 : 30 a.m. – 4 : 30 p.m.)

Position Summary

The ROOTS Program supports adult Indigenous learners to strengthen their resilience, create new opportunities, and take ownership of their personal and academic journeys. Through individualized support, cultural connection, and transition planning, participants build stability, confidence, and readiness for success in education, training, or employment.

As a ROOTS Program Instructor, you play a pivotal role in guiding adult Indigenous learners through a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and skill development. You deliver culturally relevant instruction using a variety of formats including lectures, workshops, hands-on activities and community engagement.

You provide instruction and individualized support to students in one-to-one settings, small groups, full classes, and structured courses, helping learners build resilience, confidence, wellness habits, interpersonal skills, and readiness for learning and work. Through the ROOTS Program, students develop self-awareness, self-esteem, a strong work ethic, and the skills needed to thrive in their personal and academic pursuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, culturally relevant self-development activities, workshops, and lessons that integrate Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and practices.
• Provide instructional support and coaching to individual students, small groups, classes, and courses, adapting approaches to learner needs and learning styles.

Facilitate discussions on : Self-esteem and confidence building

Emotional regulation and communication

Indigenous history and culture

Healthy living and wellness habits

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit a resume and a cover letter in one of the following manners :

Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES) is committed to incorporating an Indigenous perspective across its services to support the Indigenous community. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates (First Nation - Status, Non-status, Métis, or Inuit), especially those registered as NETES clients. Please self-declare Indigenous status in your cover letter.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.