Language Nest Elder

Job summary

Job Purpose: Provides natural, immersive Indigenous language transmission and cultural teachings to young children. Key roles include primary language speaker, cultural mentor and traditional knowledge keeper. Duties and Responsibilities: Language Immersion - Speak the Denesuline language exclusively or primarily while interacting, playing and caring for infants and young children. Cultural Guidance - Share traditional values, customary child-rearing practises, stories, and songs to ground the children in their heritage. Mentorship - Support co-teachers, language apprentices, and tr…

Job details

Job Purpose: Provides natural, immersive Indigenous language transmission and cultural teachings to young children. Key roles include primary language speaker, cultural mentor and traditional knowledge keeper. Duties and Responsibilities: Language Immersion - Speak the Denesuline language exclusively or primarily while interacting, playing and caring for infants and young children. Cultural Guidance - Share traditional values, customary child-rearing practises, stories, and songs to ground the children in their heritage. Mentorship - Support co-teachers, language apprentices, and trainees by modeling fluent speech and correct pronunciation. Safe Environment - Help maintain a warm, gentle, and nurturing space alongside support staff and early childhood educators. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Language Fluency - Fluent or conversational speaker of the Denesuline Language. Cultural Knowledge - Deep roots in the Cold Lake First Nations community and respect for protocols and ways of teaching. Clearances - Ability to pass standard background checks such as Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check. Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements: Office environment - Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm Working hours can vary and may require a flexible schedule depending on type of assignment or work plan task. Evening and weekend work may be required to attend meetings, events, and community engagement sessions.

Listed skills

• caring · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• nurturing · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

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