Hulqâumiânum' Language Nest Instructor Apprentice
Hulqâumiânum' Language Nest Instructor Apprentice
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Job Description
Employment Opportunity
Position Title: Hulquminum Language Nest Instructor Apprentice
Wage range: Commensurate on qualifications & experience
Location: Stzuminus Education Society Stzuminus First Nation Ladysmith BC
Reporting to: Hulquminum Lead
Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours/Day: 8am to 4pm
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time (School year calendar)
Stzuminus Education Society
We provide learning opportunities for all ages from infancy through to elder years through our dynamic and integrated programs: Nutsuumat Lelum Stzuminus Primary School Stzuminus Community School Post-Secondary & Continuing Education Land-based Learning Year 13/adults Career Planning and job readiness.
Position summary
The Hulquminum Language Instructor Apprentice (HLNIA) is responsible for teaching and promoting the Hulquminum language in Indigenous school settings. The HLNIA will promote the development and delivery of culturally grounded language lessons that foster fluency pride and connection to culture among Indigenous students.
The position
The Hulquminum Language Nest Instructor Apprentice (HLNIA) as with all staff working at SES focus is on student supports and needs first. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:
- Teach Hulquminum to students in a language nest setting.
- Develop engaging and culturally relevant lessons that align with curriculum and language revitalization goals.
- Integrate storytelling songs land-based learning and traditional practices into language instruction.
- Assess participants progress and provide feedback and support for continued learning.
- Create and adapt lesson plans resources and activities suitable for early year age groups and fluency levels to include parents.
- Collaborate with other language teachers and curriculum developers to align with Indigenous education frameworks and provincial standards.
- Incorporate guidance from Elders and fluent speakers to ensure cultural and linguistic integrity
- Work in partnership with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to co-teach and support authentic learning experiences.
- Promote the daily use of Hulquminum in through signage greetings ceremonies and events.
- Support school-wide initiatives related to Indigenous language and culture.
- Participate in school and community events that celebrate and support language and cultural revitalization.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning related to language teaching Indigenous pedagogy and language revitalization strategies.
- Complete participant reports after each terms
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor to support the goals of the Hulquminum language programs.
What you bring
- Completion of coursework or a certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization or Indigenous Education or Teaching certification (BC Ministry of Education or equivalent) or an Indigenous Language Teaching Certificate.
- Experience developing culturally relevant curriculum or language immersion programs.
- mid or high proficiency in Hulquminum (spoken and if possible written) preferred.
- Experience teaching or working with children and youth preferably in an Indigenous or Language-based and/or school setting.
- Deep respect for and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing being and teaching.
- Ability to work collaboratively with community members and school staff.
- Awareness of Trauma informed wellness for self and others
- Ability to pass Criminal Records Check for working with Vulnerable Persons
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This posting will be active until filled (only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview)
Employment Type
Full-Time
