Kanien'keha Curriculum & Resource Developer - Indefinite Position

Salary: AMBE Facilitator Grid

The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including: 3 Schools that offer Head Start to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 People, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec and the American State of New York.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Language and Curriculum, the Kanien’keha Curriculum & Resource Developer is responsible for the development and translation of curriculum and resource materials for the Immersion and Core Programs of AMBE based on the Neuro-linguistic approach and for the coaching of language teachers in the classroom. As part of the curriculum process and in regular consultation with the administration and teaching staff of AMBE, the Kanien’keha Curriculum & Resource Developer will also ensure that our cultural teachings are respectfully integrated into all areas of the Kanien’keha Curriculum.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education with three years of experience in curriculum writing and resource development or verifiable training in Kanien’kéha with five years or related work experience;

Must demonstrate experience as a member of an educational team;

Must be fluent in Kanienkeha and proficient in writing;

Coaching experience to support language teachers is preferred.

Key Competencies:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the AMBE key values of integrity, equity and accountability with a focus on:

Teamwork: Working collaboratively and productively with others to achieve results;

Service Oriented: Meeting or exceeding student and school needs;

Communication: Clearly conveying and receiving messages;

Results Orientation: Knowing what results are important, focusing resources to achieve them;

Planning: Setting clear outcomes and indicators of success;

Cultural Awareness: Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the distinct Akwesasne Mohawk community, culture and language.

All interested individuals must submit a letter of interest, resume and copies of certificates/diplomas no later than 2:00p.m. on May 25, 2021 to:

Lynn Roundpoint

HRGeneralist / Labour Relations

Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education

169 International Rd Akwesasne, ON K6H 0G5 or email: [email protected]

Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume

A criminal records check is MANDATORY

Native Preference in hiring

Applicants MUST have a Canadian Social Insurance Number

ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

All AMBE employees are required to be eligible to work in Canada, and have a valid passport to facilitate daily border crossing.