Position: Nsyilxcen Language House Instructor
Term: up to 40 hours per week
Start date: ASAP/Open until Filled.
Wage: $35.00/hr
Reports to: Nsyilxcen Language Manager
Scope: The Nsyilxcen Language House Instructors will work collaboratively to instruct and deliver an adult Nsyilxcen immersion fluency program. The objective of this role is to develop Advanced level Nsyilxcen speakers with a strong cultural knowledge base.
The UNB Nsyilxcen Language House is a newly developed program. Nsyilxcen Language House Instructors will support in the initial setup and maintenance of this immersion program. They play a vital role in UNB’s Nsyilxcen language revitalization efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and plan for daily immersion instruction to an adult learner cohort
- Develop work plans to reflect curricular progression and milestones
- Assess language learner’s progress
- Create and maintain a safe, trauma-informed learning environment
- Create an immersive environment that encourages daily language use and fluency development
- Collaborate with elders and knowledge keepers to integrate cultural perspectives into instruction
- Assessing student progress and adapting teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs
- Cooperate in the planning and celebrating the milestone successes of the cohort
- Other duties that support the UNB Nsyilxcen Program with Nsyilxcen resource development, program planning, and other actions which align with the Upper Nicola Band Strategic Plan and the Nsyilxcen Operational Plan
Qualifications/Experience:
- Mid to High proficiency in Nsyilxcen language
- Adequate training and experience teaching the Nsyilxcen Language
- Knowledge and respect of Syilx culture and traditional ways
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehiclewithin the community and attend training sessions, events or workshops.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Paul Creek Language Curriculum series
- Adaptability
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient basic computer skills
- Ability to read, write, type the Nsyilxcen language
- Passion for language revitalization and immersive strategies
Open until filled. Send cover letter and resume via hand delivery, mail, e-mail to:
Human Resources,
Upper Nicola Band – General Delivery, Douglas Lake, BC, V0E 1S0 [email protected]
Upper Nicola Band thanks all applicants. However, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Douglas Lake, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle (preferred)
Work Location: In person
