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Miigwed Binoojiinh Gego
Blind River
Social Services
POSTED:
2 weeks ago
Employer:
Mississauga First Nation
ES Job ID:
5135
Closing Date:
November 26, 2024
Salary:
49753
Duration:
Full Time
,
Temporary
Job Description:
Position: Miigwed Binoojiinh Gego
Accountability: Education Director
Salary: $49,753 - $56,542
Employment Status: Full-time (2 year)
Hours of Work: 32 hrs
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I
The Miigwed Binoojiinh Gego Mentor will:
- Teach either individuals or small groups of pupils within, or outside the class.
- Develop and adapt conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils.
- Use special equipment and facilities, such as audiovisual materials and computers to stimulate interest in learning.
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher to define appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum.
- Assess children who have long or short-term learning difficulties and working with colleagues to identify individual pupils' special needs.
- Assist other professionals, such as social workers, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and educational psychologists.
- Organize learning outside the classroom in activities such as community visits, school outings or sporting events.
- Assist in severely disabled pupils' personal care/medical needs.
- Behaviour management.
- Advocate on behalf of students in the education system.
- Assist students with improving communication skills, interpersonal skills, social skills, life skills, conflict resolution skills and leadership skills.
- Promote the importance of education to students and parents.
- Promote awareness of academic and behavioral expectations required to succeed.
- Develop and deliver Seven Grandfather teachings to the school community.
- Use traditional resources to motivate students to attend school and excel academically.
- Coordinate traditional seasonal activities with school activities.
- Provide culturally relevant activities in the school for student participation and to promote cultural awareness to the whole school community.
- Prepare reports and correspondence as required; Prepare an annual work plan and monthly reports to supervisor.
- Other duties as required and assigned.
Accountability: Education Director
Salary: $49,753 - $56,542
Employment Status: Full-time (2 year)
Hours of Work: 32 hrs
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I
The Miigwed Binoojiinh Gego Mentor will:
- Teach either individuals or small groups of pupils within, or outside the class.
- Develop and adapt conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils.
- Use special equipment and facilities, such as audiovisual materials and computers to stimulate interest in learning.
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher to define appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum.
- Assess children who have long or short-term learning difficulties and working with colleagues to identify individual pupils' special needs.
- Assist other professionals, such as social workers, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and educational psychologists.
- Organize learning outside the classroom in activities such as community visits, school outings or sporting events.
- Assist in severely disabled pupils' personal care/medical needs.
- Behaviour management.
- Advocate on behalf of students in the education system.
- Assist students with improving communication skills, interpersonal skills, social skills, life skills, conflict resolution skills and leadership skills.
- Promote the importance of education to students and parents.
- Promote awareness of academic and behavioral expectations required to succeed.
- Develop and deliver Seven Grandfather teachings to the school community.
- Use traditional resources to motivate students to attend school and excel academically.
- Coordinate traditional seasonal activities with school activities.
- Provide culturally relevant activities in the school for student participation and to promote cultural awareness to the whole school community.
- Prepare reports and correspondence as required; Prepare an annual work plan and monthly reports to supervisor.
- Other duties as required and assigned.
Required Skills:
The Miigwed Binoojiinh Gego Mentor will possess the following education, experience, and skill qualifications:
- Post-Secondary Diploma in the Social Work Field. (Social Services, Human Services Diploma)
- One (1) year experience in a counselling role with a First Nation or Aboriginal organization.
- Experience coordinating and facilitating workshops.
- Must have experience and knowledge regarding traditional Anishinaabe teachings, aboriginal history, and understanding of traditional ceremonies.
- Anishinaabemowin fluency or willing to learn is considered an asset.
- Access to Vehicle and valid driver's license as some travel will be required.
- Able to provide a Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Post-Secondary Diploma in the Social Work Field. (Social Services, Human Services Diploma)
- One (1) year experience in a counselling role with a First Nation or Aboriginal organization.
- Experience coordinating and facilitating workshops.
- Must have experience and knowledge regarding traditional Anishinaabe teachings, aboriginal history, and understanding of traditional ceremonies.
- Anishinaabemowin fluency or willing to learn is considered an asset.
- Access to Vehicle and valid driver's license as some travel will be required.
- Able to provide a Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
How to Apply:
TO APPLY: Customize your cover letter and resume to the duties, experience, expectations, and qualification listed on the job posting. If you are a member of MFN or of Indigenous descent, please include this information in your cover letter. We rely on the information you provide to us in your application during screening. Successful candidates who receive interviews must provide copies of their education qualifications and certifications at the time of interview. Please note that all interviews will be in person. If you would like a copy of the full job description and/or are interested in applying you may submit your covering letter, resume and three (3) work related references to:
Mississauga First Nation
P.O. Box 1299 Blind River, Ontario P0R1B0
Attention: Human Resources Department
Marked: CONFIDENTIAL
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 705-356-1740 Deadline: November 26, 2024
Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mississauga First Nation
P.O. Box 1299 Blind River, Ontario P0R1B0
Attention: Human Resources Department
Marked: CONFIDENTIAL
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 705-356-1740 Deadline: November 26, 2024
Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.