Start Date:
September 1, 2019
End Date:
NA
Description:
SENĆOTEN Status: On-Call
Qualifications
Valid BC Teaching Certificate or First Nations Language Teaching Certificate
Demonstrated language proficiency in SENĆOTEN
Language teacher training an asset
Knowledge of local Saanich Indigenous communities
Significant leadership experience, preferably in relation to developing and enhancing Indigenous communities and cultural awareness
Demonstrated successful experience acting as a role model for and working with Indigenous students supporting them in language development and fluency
Demonstrated proficiency in developing connections and partnerships with Indigenous communities and raising cultural awareness in school
Demonstrated strong organizational and classroom management skills
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of school and district teams
Effective communication skills, demonstrated through positive relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians and the community
Strong administrative skills to manage the ongoing documentation processing requirements associated with the Indigenous Language Program
IN ACCORDANCE WITH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION EXEMPTION SECTION 19(2), PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH INDIGENOUS ANCESTRY WHO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL HISTORY AND CULTURE, THE APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO RELATE POSITIVELY WITH THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY ON A DAILY BASIS.
To Apply
This posting is open to both internal and external candidates. External candidates can apply online via Make a Future www.makeafuture.com or send your cover letter and resume to hr_teaching@saanichschools.ca. We thank all candidates in advance for applying, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All postings close at 10:00 am on the listed closing date unless otherwise specified.