Grad Mentor
Community
Yellow Quill First Nation
THE POSITION
Under the general direction of the Nawigizigweyas Education Centre (NEC) Principal, the Grad Mentor will provide students and teachers support as we strive to increase graduation rates at NEC.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grad Mentor is to provide embedded training and support for teachers; and work diligently to improve the graduation rates of YQFN Students through leadership development, mentorship programs, engagement programs, and academic supports to ensure students graduate at grade level. Ensure success of NEC Students. Approach focuses on four (4) key areas: Life Skills, Academic Excellence, Graduation and Post-secondary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff within the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC), with local and provincial education partnerships and organizations; and with the local community
- Understanding of the Saulteaux traditions and language would be an asset
- Past experience working in a First Nation School
- Current Criminal Record Check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Search must be provided
APPLICATION PROCESS
Job posting closes 4:00 p.m. on January 20, 2017.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications along with three (3) references that include the most recent employer by mail, fax, or email to:
Attention: Blaine Kinniewess
Director of Operations
P.O. Box 40
Yellow Quill SK
S0A 3A0
Fax: (306) 322 2304
Email: blainekinniewess@live.ca
Thank you for your interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Applicants are required to state how they meet the eligibility requirements in their cover letter.
* Internal postings are STC employment opportunites – open to qualified members of Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, Mistawasis First Nation, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Muskoday First Nation, One Arrow First Nation, Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Yellow Quill First Nation, or current permanent employees of the Saskatoon Tribal Council.
* External postings are STC employment opportunites – open for application by the general public
* Community Postings are STC member First Nation employment opportunities – open for application by the general public
