EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Student Learning Supports and Program Delivery

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver in community culturally grounded learning supports and educational programming for children and youth in Grades K-12 that strengthen academic success, well-being, and belonging.
• Build strong school-to-community connections by helping align school-based learning goals with community supports, family engagement, cultural learning, and student success planning.
• Create welcoming, safe, and inclusive learning environments that support the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and cultural development of children and youth.
• Provide direct student support, advocacy, mediation, and liaison services between schools, students, families, caregivers, and Education staff to strengthen communication and shared problem-solving.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and service providers to identify barriers to learning, coordinate interventions, and connect students to tutoring, mentoring, cultural supports, and other educational resources.
• Support student transitions between grades, schools, alternative learning settings, and post-secondary training, or employment pathways.
• Provide guidance to students and families regarding educational pathways, graduation planning, attendance expectations, available resources, and opportunities for long-term success.
• Support regular attendance, positive engagement, and student retention by helping address academic, social, emotional, transportation, or family-related barriers to learning.
• Support students in attaining the BC Dogwood Graduation Diploma and other individualized learning goals through coordinated, student-centred learning supports.
• Develop and coordinate after-school, spring break, summer, and community-based learning opportunities that extend student learning beyond the classroom.
• Develop recognition and incentive initiatives that celebrate student achievement, growth, participation, and positive contributions to school and community life.
• Track participation, supports provided, and student outcomes to contribute to student success reporting, program improvement, and funding or reporting requirements

Operations and Program Coordination

• Assist with the recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of Student Success Facilitators.
• Coordinate and support student registration processes.
• Support day-to-day operations, including scheduling and emergency response coordination. Community Engagement and School Connections
• Strengthen relationships between students, families, schools, and community by promoting open communication, shared understanding, and collaborative support planning.
• Facilitate community education events, family engagement activities, and student recognition opportunities that encourage participation, relationship-building, and celebration of learning.
• Communicate with families regarding student success, attendance, school updates, program opportunities, and available learning supports and services.
• Provide information to students, families, and community members about SȾÁUTW̱ Education programs, school-based supports, community learning opportunities, and how to access them.
• Share relevant information, updates, and summary data with leadership and community in ways that support transparency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Partnerships & Collaboration

• Collaborate with families, community members, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and language teachers to integrate SENĆOŦEN language, W̱ SÁNEĆ cultural teachings, land-based learning, and community knowledge into student learning supports.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with schools, school district partners, post-secondary institutions, service agencies, and community organizations to improve coordination of supports and learning opportunities for students.
• Represent the SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Education Department at meetings, case-planning discussions, community events, Indigenous Education committees, and partner tables as required.

Financial Oversight and Program Administration

•  Help coordinate program logistics, including enrollment, orientation, assessments, and schedules.
• Maintain accurate records and files of confidential information.
• Prepare reports and contribute to program evaluations and grant requirements.
• Manage purchasing of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Manage payments of contractors, facilitators, transportation and meals.
• Ensure that program planning meets budget requirements.

• Strong understanding of culturally grounded, holistic learning practices that uphold community values and support student success.
• Ability to build respectful, effective relationships with children, youth, families, schools, community members, and partner organizations.
• Strong skills in advocacy, collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution across home, school, and community settings
• Strong organization, coordination, and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple student supports and program activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a responsive, community-based environment.
• Knowledge of child and youth development and the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of learners.
• Knowledge of family dynamics, community resources, educational systems, and strategies to remove barriers to student learning and engagement

• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Education, Human Services, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in education, student support, youth programming, or community-based learning environments.
• Experience coordinating programs, supporting facilitators or staff, or contributing to team leadership in an education or community services setting.
• Experience facilitating educational, cultural, or community-based programming for children and youth

• Office-based, with use of standard office equipment.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Extended periods of standing or walking.
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent bending and kneeling.
• Occasional travel for meetings, training, and events.
• Occasional evening or weekend work to meet community and organizational needs

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé outlining their qualifications and interest in the position. Email all applications to Erin Glasgow, Director of Education via eglasgow@stautw.ca

Tsawout First Nation is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants, including Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit candidates. All applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their application if they choose. Hiring decisions will be made based on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs, while supporting SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation’s commitment to Indigenous employment and self-determination.

Culture/Language

Respect for and working knowledge of the W̱SÁNEĆ culture and SENĆOŦEN language is required.

Personal Attributes

The Student Success Liaison maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality.

Our benefits package includes:
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance