Language Nest Elder
Cold Lake, AB, Canada1w ago
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Key details
- Location
- Cold Lake, AB, Canada
- Work style
- Onsite
- Job type
- Part-time
- Function
- Education & Training
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 1w ago
About the role
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, Friday 8:30am – 2:00pm.
- 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.