education director
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Director of Education
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September 16, 2024
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Yekooche First Nation
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*Are we the Community you want to live and work in?*
The Yekooche traditional territory is located about 85 km northwest of Fort St James British Columbia. It comprises 4 reserves on a total of roughly 180 hectares. Most of our band members live in Reserve #3 (Yekooche) located along the northwest arm of Stuart Lake, where Nan?cut Creek drains Cunningham Lake into Stuart Lake.
_Do you love the outdoors? _Our territory abounds with opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking and living off the land. We share this land with several species of animals, many varieties of berries, as well as herbs and medicines. Ample opportunities to explore the territory by snowmobile, ATV, snow shoes, kayak, and even sled from time to time. The perks of being semi-isolated: pure water, clean air, peace and quiet, bright stars, _all_ four seasons, and the opportunity to live and learn on this land with the Dak?elh people who have thrived here since time immemorial
The people of Yekooche value their land, language, culture and history. You will be welcomed into the community where you will discover the peoples? strong sense of tradition ? as well as their sense of humour: teasing means we like you! If hunting isn?t your thing, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in story-telling, singing, dancing, and drumming.
* We have approx. 250 members, and about half live in Yekooche.
* Yekooche is a 1.25 hour drive on a logging road from Fort St. James and about 3 hours from Prince George.
*Are You the Education Director We?re Looking For?*
The Education Director is responsible for educational leadership and program development within the Yekooche First Nation education system. This role includes direct supervision of Jean Marie Joseph School, Jean Marie Joseph Adult School, students from Early Childhood Education (ECE) through secondary and post-secondary levels, advocating for and supporting participants in Nation education programs, and administering all related programs.
*Duties*
* Lead program development and seize opportunities under FNESC and ISC programs.
* Implement the School Growth Plan based on School Assessment recommendations.
* Oversee educational programs from ECE to post-secondary, ensuring continuity and student support.
* Conduct evaluations of students' academic and personal challenges to develop action plans.
* Set realistic and measurable goals with students and provide necessary resources like tutoring and counseling.
* Proactively address attendance and performance issues for sustained student success.
* Supervise ECE, Jean Marie Joseph School, Adult School, and secondary/post-secondary students.
* Administer and oversee programs within Jean Marie Joseph School and Adult Centre.
* Promote education programs through community engagement and build relationships with partners.
* Submit proposals, contracts, and reports to FNESC and ISC.
* Maintain attendance records, manage student enrollments, and oversee computer usage.
* Ensure compliance with YFN codes and policies, handling reporting and maintenance needs.
* Conduct performance appraisals and support recruitment and training of staff.
* Manage fiscal responsibilities, including budgets, expenditure tracking, and funding proposals.
* Develop work plans, complete reporting for initiatives, and support Nation education programs and perform other duties as required.
*Education / Certifications:*
* Bachelor?s degree in education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
* BC teaching certified (Preferred).
* Experience in educational leadership, preferably within a First Nation context.
* Proven track record in program development and implementation.
* Experience in community engagement and relationship building.
* Strong background in staff management and performance evaluation.
* Minimum of 2 years of relevant work in the field.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*
* Deep understanding of First Nation education programs and FNESC / ISC policies.
* Strong leadership and
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LocationYekooche, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$100,000 to $120,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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