Indigenous Education Worker - Relief Roster

About the role

School District No. 73 is accepting applications for an Indigenous Education Worker (IEW) on a relief roster, with the possibility of an appointment to a position in the current school year. IEWs provide assistance and support to individual or groups of Indigenous students. Successful applicants must be of Indigenous ancestry and have a thorough knowledge of applicable Indigenous culture, tradition and issues, both historical and contemporary.

Required profile

• Grade 12 supplemented by at least one year of post-secondary education in a related field (for example, Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate).
• Two years of proven work experience working with children, preferably of Indigenous ancestry.
• Valid B.C. driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel to outlying communities while on relief.
• Indigenous language skills and previous experience supporting the Indigenous community are an asset.

Applications must include a cover letter stating Indigenous ancestry or territory and a resume. The district is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodation during the application and interview process.