Indigenous Education Coordinator

Employment: 50% Permanent

School: Division Office

Start Date: September 3, 2024

Posting #: 001-IC-24 (Reposted)

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The Position:

Garden Valley School Division invites applications for the position of Indigenous Education Coordinator effective September 3, 2024.

Garden Valley School Division seeks an Indigenous Education Coordinator with a strong understanding of Indigenous culture, history and traditions. The Coordinator will provide support to schools to promote the learning and achievements of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit learners by helping educators to incorporate Indigenous cultures and identities into their teaching and practices. The Coordinator will work to increase awareness and understanding among Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators and students about Indigenous Peoples’ histories, cultures, and knowledge systems. This position is 50% FTE and there will be a degree of flexibility on days worked.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Bachelor of Education Degree

Hold, or be eligible to hold, a Manitoba Teaching Certificate

Preferably coursework in the field of Indigenous history, culture and/or languages

Preferably experience working with Indigenous learners and implementing programming to support Indigenous education

Application:

All applicants (both internal and external) must submit a personal resume and cover letter.

Please submit the following documents to:

The Human Resources Department

Garden Valley School Division

Box 1330, 750 Triple E Boulevard

Winkler, MB R6W 4B3 Tel: (204) 325-8335; Fax: (204) 325-4132; E-mail: hr@gvsd.ca

This competition will remain open until filled. Those applications received prior to Friday, May 3, 2024 (Noon) shall be given careful consideration.