Tahltan Cultural and Language Assistant Dease Lake School
Tahltan Cultural and Language Assistant Dease Lake School
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 87
P.O. BOX 190 DEASE LAKE B.C. V0C 1L0 Tel.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Competition #2506
Tahltan Cultural and Language Assistant Dease Lake School
Dease Lake School is now accepting applications for the position of Tahltan Language and Cultural Assistant. This is a fulltime continuing 10month position and is for 35 hours per week. The rate of pay is $36.16 per hour. Terms and conditions of employment are governed by C.U.P.E. Local 205202 collective agreement.
The Tahltan Language and Cultural Assistant will:
- Provide academic guidance assistance and direction to Indigenous students as needed.
- Liaise between home school and parent/guardian through visitations and consultations.
- Monitor student academic and social development as well as attendance.
- Provide tutoring and classroom support as needed.
- Assist teaching staff with assessing progress planning interventions enrichment etc.
- Promote awareness comprehension and fluency of an Indigenous language and culture.
- Integrate Indigenous cultural activities and Indigenous language instruction.
- Assist teachers in developing preparing presenting and integrating Indigenous language/cultural activities into the regular curriculum.
- Develop prepare and presents appropriate materials in Indigenous language classes.
- Organize and participate in cultural activities on the land.
- To increase the sense of belonging identity and selfesteem in a caring and inclusive environment for all Indigenous learners.
- To improve the physical wellbeing of Indigenous learners
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
- Maintain familiarity with Workers Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures.
- Provide a positive role model for all students.
- Maintain flexible hours if needed to run before school or after school programs to meet the goals of this program.
- Secondary school graduation preferred supplemented by training in language education.
- Valid class 5 BC drivers license.
- Fluency in local Indigenous language(s).
- Knowledgeable about local Indigenous heritage and culture.
- Ability to work effectively in diverse classroom settings.
- Previous related experience in working with students in a language or transitional ESL setting is preferred.
- Work cooperatively with the school and the community in order to ensure a common direction as outlined in the Indigenous Enhancement Agreement.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Posted: March 26 2025.
Employment Type
Full-Time
