Purpose:
Assist the Language and Culture Training Center staff with the implementation and operations of the Five-Year Kanien’kéha and Cultural Training Plan.
Roles & Responsibilities:
To assist the General Manager of the Kanien’kéha Language and Culture Training Program with a Kanien’kéha Language Training Plan and provide Kanien’kéha Language instruction services.
- Designs, implements, and modifies the language curriculum to meet the needs of the assigned language classes.
- Teaches practical/conversational classes to employees enrolled in the Training Program.
- Adds and adapts lessons to Quizlet complementary to in-class lessons, as well as supplementary lessons to encourage further learning.
- Creates and implements student assignments to reinforce and encourage independent learning.
- Maintains and updates Microsoft Teams class channels with class materials to encourage further learning.
- Tracks class attendance for program data and reporting purposes.
- Tracks student participation and reports on monthly achievements for the student incentive program.
- Provides substitute teaching services for the language component of the Five-Year Language and Culture Training Program in the absence of teaching staff.
- Encourages students to learn and use the Kanien’kéha language in everyday work and social settings.
- Provides any feedback, ideas or suggestions, by participating in staff check-in and planning meetings.
To assist the Kanien’kehá:ka Cultural Facilitator with research and delivery of workshops by creating an atmosphere that uses and promotes cultural learning and sharing.
- Assist the Kanien’kehá:ka Cultural Facilitator with the implementation of the five-year cultural program of studies consistent with the goals and objectives outlined in the MCK Five-Year Language and Culture Training Plan.
- Manages the five-year cultural curriculum assisting with curriculum updates and technology, organization, and master files.
- Gathers various culturally related articles, resources, props, and other tools and curriculum support items as required for the successful implementation of the cultural training program.
- Assists with the development of a culturally based network of traditional knowledge keepers as a means of traditional advisory and support.
- Assists with the yearly evaluation of the cultural training components effectiveness and identifies areas for improvement.
To assist with the overall language and cultural programming as directed by the General Manager in achieving the Five-Year Kanien’kéha and Cultural Training Plan objectives.
- Consolidates and develops a master file system for all curriculum and workshop course content for curriculum sharing with community entities and programs.
- Assists with the on-going promotion and visibility of language and cultural learning opportunities within the organization.
- Assists the Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten Tsitewaháhara’n Center staff with the implementation of various other initiatives to ensure their success.
- Participates in program planning and update meetings, events, activities, and initiatives.
- Networks and seeks out other language and cultural programs and resources for program collaboration.
- Suggests ideas, methods, activities for seeing and hearing the language and culture more frequently in the office environment.
- Applies positive reinforcement techniques and initiatives to encourage employees to learn Kanien’kéha.
Education & Experience:
- DEC in Education field, plus (1) year relevant experience, with Kanien’kéha language Intermediate-Mid Level fluency.
OR
- High School Diploma, plus three (3) years relevant experience and/or graduate of Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Program, with Kanien’kéha language Intermediate-Mid Level fluency.
- Sound knowledge of Haudenosaunee traditional teachings is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong beliefs that history and identity must remain an integral part of Kanien’kehá:ka culture.
- Strongly motivated self-starter.
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Ability to develop and deliver basic curriculum maps and lesson plans/outlines.
- Must have patience and planning and development skills.
- Ability to work well in a team setting as well as independently as required.
- Ability to motivate employees to learn Kanien’kéha, culture and identity.
- Good interpersonal and motivational skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office or willingness to learn basic computer programs.
- Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha language at an Intermediate Mid-level is required.
- Working knowledge of Kanien’kehá:ka cultural ceremonies, teachings and traditions.
- The willingness to learn the Kanien’kehá:ka Cultural teachings is required.
- Ability to communicate in the French languages is an asset.
- Adhere to the MCK Policies and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and courtesy when interacting with internal and external clients, fostering positive and respectful working relationships.
- Maintains confidentiality.
Working Environment:
- Five-day work week is performed in an office environment.
- Work hours include both daytime and evening shifts each week.
- Moderate stress and requires handling sensitive situations.
- Occasional overtime to accommodate program requirements.
Benefits:
⛳ Organizational events
👉Pension
👉Disability insurance
👉Employee assistance program
👩⚕️ Extended health care (telemedicine, health professionals, etc.)
👉Life insurance
🚗 On-site parking
🏋♂️ Wellness program
⛱️ 20 vacation days
🧘♂️ 15 wellness days
*Benefits evolve and can be subject to change.
Requirements:
Please address your application to MCK Human Resources. Forward your complete application via e-mail only to: Applications@mck.ca
- Ensure complete applications are submitted, including Letter of Intent and Resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.
- When adding attachments, please use PDF format. Any other formats may be blocked from our system.
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.