Education Advocate

COMPETITION #: 9130-26- 506-13

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a position for someone who wants to engage within their community to offer the support and resources for students in school. It is an opportunity to promote cultural significance and growth for students from K-4 to Grade 12, providing support to our students and families while acting as a resource of our First Nation values and traditions in support and guidance in assisting our students in achieving and fulfilling their academic success!

THE PERSON

This person is genuinely interested in the development and success of our children in the community. A person who likes to communicate, as the role will interact between the school, the community, principal, parents, teachers, students and FNNND; and likes to plan, coordinate and inform. Someone who desires the need to focus on setting student and family goals to improve school success and support.

QUALIFICATIONS

This person will have good communication and coordination skills in fulfilling administrative duties with a diploma or degree in Education, Counselling, Social Work and/ or working experience and familiarity with working within a First Nation environment/ community would be an asset.

You must be familiar with the use of standard office equipment and demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Special Working Conditions

A relevant Criminal Records Check is required, and Class 5 Drivers License is an asset.