Job Description
About Musqueam
We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca
The Children’s House Language Teacher plays a key role in revitalizing and integrating hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ into early childhood education. This position delivers language instruction to young children and works closely with Children’s House staff and the Language and Culture staff to develop culturally rooted curriculum, songs, and activities. This person must be comfortable presenting these items to children and staff on a daily basis.
This position is full time or part time based on the right candidate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide daily hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language instruction to children in the Musqueam Children’s House.
Collaborate with Children’s House staff to build confidence in language use and support staff development in learning hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
In collaboration with the Language and Culture Manager create engaging language programming appropriate for young children, including songs, stories, and games.
Deliver the learning materials and teaching resources as developed above.
Develop materials for the Musqueam Language and Culture Department to be used for future generations.
Maintain accurate records of programming and regularly update these developed language materials to Musqueam specific data base to ensure the longevity of this program delivery.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
3–5 years of experience working with the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language. Minimum of three years of UBC CIS MLP-FNEL program (101/102, 201/202, and 301).
Must have experience developing educational materials.
Demonstrated ability to speak, read, and write in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
Experience working with children in educational or cultural settings.
Comfortable with singing and using music as a teaching tool an asset.
Must work onsite at the Children’s House and in the Language Office, must remain accessible to internal staff.
Must maintain expressed interest in continuing to learn hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and related dialects.
Willing to learn regional historical orthographies.
Be willing to work in collaboration with others to achieve project goals.
Strong computer skills utilizing programs including, but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
Some experience in community engagement and program delivery considered an asset.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Ability and willingness to learn new computer programs as required.
Uses tact and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
Understand and be able to manage issues relating to cultural sensitivity.
Criminal Records Check
We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca
The Children’s House Language Teacher plays a key role in revitalizing and integrating hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ into early childhood education. This position delivers language instruction to young children and works closely with Children’s House staff and the Language and Culture staff to develop culturally rooted curriculum, songs, and activities. This person must be comfortable presenting these items to children and staff on a daily basis.
This position is full time or part time based on the right candidate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide daily hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language instruction to children in the Musqueam Children’s House.
Collaborate with Children’s House staff to build confidence in language use and support staff development in learning hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
In collaboration with the Language and Culture Manager create engaging language programming appropriate for young children, including songs, stories, and games.
Deliver the learning materials and teaching resources as developed above.
Develop materials for the Musqueam Language and Culture Department to be used for future generations.
Maintain accurate records of programming and regularly update these developed language materials to Musqueam specific data base to ensure the longevity of this program delivery.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
3–5 years of experience working with the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language. Minimum of three years of UBC CIS MLP-FNEL program (101/102, 201/202, and 301).
Must have experience developing educational materials.
Demonstrated ability to speak, read, and write in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
Experience working with children in educational or cultural settings.
Comfortable with singing and using music as a teaching tool an asset.
Must work onsite at the Children’s House and in the Language Office, must remain accessible to internal staff.
Must maintain expressed interest in continuing to learn hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and related dialects.
Willing to learn regional historical orthographies.
Be willing to work in collaboration with others to achieve project goals.
Strong computer skills utilizing programs including, but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
Some experience in community engagement and program delivery considered an asset.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Ability and willingness to learn new computer programs as required.
Uses tact and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
Understand and be able to manage issues relating to cultural sensitivity.
Criminal Records Check
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Children’s House Language Teacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
