OPEN COMPETITION
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Education Department is now accepting applications for 2024-2025 academic year to fill the following full-time term position based out of the Youth Haven. The job will involve regular travel to our 4 communities/schools
LAND BASED CULTURAL INSTRUCTOR
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
• Work as part of a team with a passion for improving Woodland Cree Culture at all of our schools;
• Work in collaboration with the CRU to develop and deliver Land-Based programming;
• Liaise with the classroom teachers, community members and elders to plan for land-based learning;
• Develop programming and activities for our children with guidance and inclusion of the CLCC, teachers, community members, Elders, program workers and traditional people;
• Create and deliver cultural and land based educational opportunities within Woodland communities;
• Ensure activities honor the Woodland Cree skills, values, and teachings and incorporate the teachings throughout the daily routine within our schools;
• Establish community connections with local programs that promote the Woodland Cree language, way of life, and Land Based Education;
• Increase and support a connection to the land for students and staff including the knowledge of plants, hunting, harvesting, fishing and northern lifestyles;
• Empower staff and students to develop and advance their worldview (Woodland Cree Perspective);
• Conduct and organize day, overnight and/or weeklong cultural activities at the Youth Haven or Schools;
• Knowledgeable about ecology, the environment, traditional land use and conservation.
The suitable candidates will possess the following qualifications:
• Bachelor of Education degree
• Saskatchewan Professional “A” teaching certificate;
• Fluent in Woodland Cree in the TH dialect is considered an asset;
• Strong background in the culture and traditions of Woodland Cree
• Experience with outdoor education and cultural activities following the 6 seasons
• Strong classroom management skills;
• Ability to teach students of varying abilities;
• Cross – Cultural experience is an asset.
• Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
• Must provide a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening;
• Must be able to provide verification of previous teaching experience (if applicable);
Date of Posting: January 08, 2025 Deadline: January 22, 2025
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councillors), one from your most recent/current employer, to the following:
Human Resource Office, Phone: 306-425-2183
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Fax: (306) 425-2170
Box 480 E-mail: [email protected]
La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0 Website: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/
NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. Also, please provide your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract with your application.
• Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
• LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
• Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience
Lac La Ronge
Indian Band
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
BOX 480, LA RONGE
SASK. S0J 1L0
PHONE: (306) 425-2183
FAX: (306) 425-2170
1-800-567-7736
EMAIL: [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY