Curriculum Coordinator

Curriculum Coordinator

Classification:    Permanent, Full time
Salary:                   $55,000 – $70,000

Location:              Williams Lake, British Columbia, with travel to six Tŝilhqot’in Communities
Deadline:              Until Filled

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) seeks to hire a full-time Curriculum Coordinator.  The Curriculum Coordinator will assist the education team with planning, developing, implementing and revising the curriculum in keeping with changes in practice, legislation and regulation, as well as competencies required to meet delegation requirements when necessary.

The Curriculum Coordinator shall discharge responsibilities in accordance with sound educational and administrative practices, policies, guidelines, and procedures.

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation is a world leader in advancing Indigenous title and rights, as demonstrated by the landmark Aboriginal Title Declaration from the Supreme Court of Canada in 2014. The Nation is implementing a ground-breaking tripartite framework agreement (Gwets’en Nilt’i Pathway Agreement) with the goal of transforming the fundamental relationship between the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the Federal and Provincial Crown governments.

Key Responsibilities 

• Assess and discuss curriculum standards and the development process with the education team, as well as with community leaders and representatives
• Together with the Education Managers, collaborate and establish effective working relationships with teachers, school administrators and community language teachers and knowledge keepers
• Focus on implementing Tŝilhqot’in approaches that will immediately enhance the Nation’s education activities, coordination, program development, and students’ learning outcomes
• Ensure the education team is informed of any problems related to curriculum content and identify issues and assist in developing strategies to solve issues
• Assist with planning, development, implementation and revision of curriculum
• Provide input in the evaluation of programs
• Prepare instructional material for printing and develop outlines with the necessary details to direct instruction
• Identify educational resources required to develop and deliver new curriculums
• Prepare briefing notes, proposals, or reports as requested
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Experience in post-secondary education
• Teaching license or classroom experience (preferred)
• Strong computer and communication skills
• Demonstrated progressive experience with Indigenous communities, organizations, etc.
• Knowledge of the Tŝilhqot’in Nation culture and traditions
• Previous work experience in a First Nation-based organization
• Strong interest in pursuing further personal education
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Valid BC Driver’s License, ability and willingness to travel to remote communities and travel to meetings outside of the region as required

Working Conditions

• Travel will be required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 25lbs may be required

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references

Jenai Nolin

Human Resources Generalist & Recruitment

Tŝilhqot’in National Government

1729 South Lakeside Drive

Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9

Email: jenainolin@tsilhqotin.ca

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry – per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Only those invited to interview will be contacted.