Indigenous Education Advocate

Job Description

Kleos is seeking an Indigenous Education Advocate that is interested in working to enhance school experiences of Indigenous youth enrolled with Kleos.

In addition, the role would include consulting on the meaningful integration of First Peoples Principles of Learning, of Indigenous culture and history, and of Indigenous ways of knowing and being in all curriculum areas by providing support to teachers.

Enhance Experiences of Indigenous Youth and Families enrolled at Kleos

Build community through regular and synchronous virtual connections

Host weekly Zoom meeting with Indigenous students

Participate in IEP process as Team Member

Host Parent Open House - Talk Time to build community (monthly Zoom meeting)

Support students to get connected to services and knowledge keepers in their areas

Promote and Facilitate Authentic and Meaningful Curriculum Connections to Indigenous Culture School-Wide

Review teacher lessons and curriculum

Provide resources and lesson recommendations to teachers

Host and source authentic and meaningful cultural learning opportunities for all student

Deliver a lesson to a class

Invite a knowledge keeper to present to a class

Prepare a pre-recorded video to share with a class

Facilitate a school wide learning experience

3 hours per week :

1 Hour : Teacher Support

1 Hour : Student Zooms

1 Hour : Prep Time / Workshop Time (videos, parent sessions, in-class presentations)

Email your resume and cover letter to Laura McEwan, [email protected].