Job Order Detail

Description

Reporting to the President, the position is integral to meeting the goals and objectives of the SICC: to provide a First Nations resource base for bands and school systems to draw upon so that First Nations children may accurately inherit the values and traditions of their ancestry; to advocate the preservation of First Nations languages, cultures, traditional arts and history; to assist in developing traditional and contemporary cultural skills of First Nations.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in education or a closely related field
Fluent in one of the Saskatchewan First Nation languages
Knowledge of First Nations cultures, histories, protocols and practices
Saskatchewan A Teaching Certificate or demonstrated equivalency
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs; familiar with database systems
Familiar with both the Standard Roman Orthography (SRO) writing system and the Modified Roman Orthography (MRO) writing system
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of culturally appropriate ways of working with First Nation people, communities and governments.
Familiarity with best practices and meaningful first Nation language teaching activities.
Understanding of the diversity among First Nation people of Saskatchewan. Understands and shows respect for local cultures and cultural practices.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Ability and willingness to travel (holds a valid Saskatchewan Drivers License and owns a reliable vehicle)