Adult Dogwood Education Teacher
Job No:
SN210415
Location:
North Vancouver
TERM PART-TIME (SCHOOL TERM) POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
New employees hired by the Nation are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate providing proof of full vaccination. If a candidate requires accommodation based on a ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, this will be reviewed and addressed.
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
- Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community
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Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Working as an integral part of the Ta7lnew̓ás Education, Employment and Training Department, reporting to the Team Leader Learning Center, The Adult Dogwood Education Teacher will be responsible for creating curriculum and lesson plans for academic ABE classes in a self-paced, multi-level, community-based setting. The incumbent will need to have experience teaching in community settings, using an asset-based approach to teaching, also the role will be versed in Indigenous and decolonized approaches to teaching, with a trauma-informed practice lens. This role requires a proven ability to work in collaboration with First Nation partners and demonstrates ability to work with students having diverse needs, including academic, personal/familial and community.
What You Bring
- Combination of education and experience.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
- Experience with budget management.
- Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Able to deliver negative information tactfully and diplomatically when needed. Acts ethically and handles, sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
Starting Salary: $ 33 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits program.
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*