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October 11, 2024
Government of the Northwest Territories
Jean Marie River
TEMPORARY & PART TIME
Culture Worker - Louie Norwegian School
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Jean Marie River
Department Information
Dehcho Divisional Education Council
Job Information
Located in Fort Providence, the Culture Worker reports directly to the Principal, and may also functionally report to the Principal's designate (Vice Principal, Camp Lead, or designated Teacher). The position is responsible for assisting with implementing of Indigenized learning opportunities including assisting in classroom activities and organizing camps and collaborating with classroom teachers. The CW is responsible for ensuring the safety of students while participating in land based activities at school, at day camps, and at overnight camps. The CW is also responsible for ensuring that Dene/Metis languages and/or cultures are taught and students are provided with a learning environment that promotes a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.
The role of the Culture Worker will have a direct impact on all students by ensuring cultural identity is reflected in the work of the school. It will increase the chances of having these students remain in the education system and gaining the skills required to be successful in life. It will also have a direct impact on the ability of the classroom Teacher to indigenize their classroom practices and provide appropriate culture and land based education.
Experience on the land and learning from Elders ( ex: hunting, trapping, fishing, camp preparation).
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
The role of the Culture Worker will have a direct impact on all students by ensuring cultural identity is reflected in the work of the school. It will increase the chances of having these students remain in the education system and gaining the skills required to be successful in life. It will also have a direct impact on the ability of the classroom Teacher to indigenize their classroom practices and provide appropriate culture and land based education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- Ability to provide instruction in traditional knowledge (living and working on the land) to students in a wide range of grade levels.
- Knowledge of the goals and objectives of inclusive schooling.
- Traditional knowledge and skills, and the ability to share their expertise and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend appropriate materials including safety planning, first aid, ice thickness, safe operation of motorized equipment, and safe operation of knives/axes and other sharp tools.
- Ability to acquire and/or apply understanding of different learning styles and a basic understanding of teaching, instruction and behavior management techniques.
- Ability to adapt communication styles to multiple cultural environments ( e.g., communication when following Elder protocols or cultural safety protocols).
- Ability to share expertise in traditional knowledge and skills.
- Knowledge of privacy and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information. Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
Experience on the land and learning from Elders ( ex: hunting, trapping, fishing, camp preparation).
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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