Indigenous Student Support Worker

Support Indigenous students at Bert Bowes Middle School through academic assistance, cultural connection, and social-emotional support. This position works five days weekly.

Reporting to school and district Indigenous Education administrators, the Indigenous Student Support Worker supports identified Indigenous students and their families. The work addresses educational, social-emotional, and cultural needs while fostering academic success. Collaboration with teachers and Indigenous Education Centre staff is essential, alongside independent prioritization.

• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom academic assistance
• Support students' cultural, emotional, and social well-being
• Maintain student records and self-identification documentation
• Connect schools with Indigenous community resources
• Organize culturally relevant school and community experiences

• Grade 12 or equivalent education
• Proven knowledge and experience with Indigenous culture
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• Good interpersonal skills and collaborative teamwork
• Reliable transportation and Vulnerable Sector clearance

Bring Indigenous cultural knowledge, student support experience, and collaborative skills to foster educational success at Bert Bowes Middle School.