Instructor- Cree Language
Edmonton Catholic Schools
Location
Edmonton, AB | Canada
Job description
Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.
Instructor- Cree Language
Requisition ID : 8280
Hours Per Week : 17. 5 - 28
Position : Existing
FTE : 0.5 - 0.8
Department : St. Thomas More J.H. School
No Months Per Year : 10
Position Status : Permanent
Employee Group : Unifor
Rate of Pay : Starting at $ 31.70 - $ 34.68 per hour
Posting Closing Date : 2/29/24
St. Thomas More School is seeking a Cree Instructor to support delivery of Cree Language program in it's junior high classrooms at 0.5 FTE to 0.8 FTE ( 17.5 hours to 28 hours per week ) depending upon availability of the selected candidate.
This is a permanent position with comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer paid health benefits.
The job works under the direction of the teacher in the classroom and partners with the teacher and principal to plan, organize, coordinate, and instruct subjects in the Cree language. The job has responsibility for delivery of the curriculum as prescribed in the Alberta Guide to Education.
The work requires the incumbent to be fluent, both written and spoken in both English and Cree languages.
Responsibilities
- Assist teacher in development, implementation and modification of instructional plans
- Work with teacher to develop lesson plans and homework assignments
- Work with the assistant principal and language consultant to develop strategies to enhance instruction and to create learning centres to focus young students
- Create and plan effective curriculum-based projects , assignments and activities in collaboration with the teacher
- Incorporate language games, formal language exercises and literature into classroom instruction
- Prepare and modify instructional materials for programs, projects, and activities according to needs determined
- Demonstrate techniques to students to complete lessons, assignments, projects or activities
- Tutor and work with students to improve study skills, memorization and overall learning
- Monitor and complete summary to assess student’s progress
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in child development, education or Native Studies(preferred), plus five years of related instructional experience
- Fluency in English and Cree, both written and oral is mandatory
- Knowledge of Alberta Education system in general and Language programming in particular Knowledge of traditional FNMI realities, the FNMI culture
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Excel,Outlook and databases
- Knowledge of program planning, presentation and instruction
- Understanding of elementary curriculum, language and cultural programs
- General knowledge of the Division’s and school’s programs, operations, policies and procedures
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work in partnership with the teacher and learning coach to plan and implement instructional activities
- Strong research skills are required to maintain technical knowledge and enhance delivery of language program
Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace that welcomes and values candidates from diverse backgrounds. We hire employees of all faiths for non-teacher positions.
Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.
Before employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check dated within six months of hiring.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only qualified candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
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