Temporary Indigenous Support Worker - Elementary

About the role

School District 71 (Comox Valley) is hiring a part-time Indigenous Support Worker for elementary students, at 11.90 hours per week. The current pay is $31.95 per hour plus 16.3% in lieu of benefits. Initial locations are expected to be Hornby Island Community School and Denman Island Community School, though locations may change. Duties are performed under the supervision of the school Principal, Vice Principal, District Principal of Indigenous Education, District Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education, Manager of Indigenous Education or a designee.

Key responsibilities

• Enhance supports for Indigenous students through culturally responsive academic and personal guidance, nurturing their strengths, identity and resilience.
• Act as a role model and promote Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
• Liaise with teachers, counsellors, administrators, Indigenous students and their families, and community agencies as an advocate.
• Provide support aligned with the goals of the local Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreement.
• Promote local Indigenous cultural events, workshops and traditions within school communities.
• Identify student and family needs and connect them with available resources.
• Work with the supervisor to budget Indigenous student support funds and keep track of expenditures.
• Maintain daily accountability records and communicate clearly with staff and families.
• Support student supervision on an as-needed basis for urgent matters.

Required profile

• Grade 12 education plus at least 30 credits of post-secondary study in First Nations/Indigenous studies or a Human Services Worker program certificate.
• Valid Food Safe Level 1 certification.
• Three years of recent experience working with Indigenous students, parents/guardians and the community (e.g., Indigenous youth programs, school-based Indigenous support programs, cultural camps, friendship centres).
• Indigenous ancestry is required.
• Respects and upholds the cultural knowledge, traditions and social frameworks of the local Indigenous community, in line with the Local Education Agreement.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. driver's licence, a licence appropriate to the equipment operated, and a personal vehicle available for work.

Required skills

• Ability to perform record-keeping tasks, including collecting and monitoring data to coordinate students' programs with staff, professionals and families.
• Ability to integrate Indigenous cultural knowledge and practices into learning environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and three professional references through the district's online application portal. Only complete applications are considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.