Description
St. Gabriel Education Centre and Vincent J. Maloney Catholic Junior High School
Youth Success Coach - Indigenous Education Focus
Part Time - 17.5 hours/week
(St. Gabriel Education Centre 8.75 hrs/week & Vincent J. Maloney Catholic Junior High School 8.75 hrs/week)
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, Alexander First Nation, and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ-centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Position: A Youth Success Coach is required to support students and families with furthering the students’ overall success. The Youth Success Coach will be working in the school setting to provide small groups and one on one mentoring. The Youth Success Coach will have a close connection with families and community supports and services.
Duties to Commence : August 23, 2024
Qualifications & Duties:
Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.
Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Division’s goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
Completion of a Child and Youth Care, Social Work Program, or equivalent post-secondary training and/or relevant experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with students with challenges, school learning teams, parents, and community partners.
Experience and ability to provide Indigenous cultural mentorship such as (but not limited to) language exposure, cultural awareness and belonging through Indigenous drum teachings, round dances, smudges, etc.
Displays a positive approach to students with social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Experience implementing positive, proactive behavioural interventions. Some training in applied behaviour analysis.
Experience modeling and coaching social skills and healthy boundaries.
Support students with transitions throughout the school day
Support families and caregivers with providing participation opportunities for youth in the community.
Provide support through relational interactions and activities.
Develop innovative and creative programming to meet the individual needs of youth and small groups of youth.
Empower youth to develop resilience and coping skills.
Support and promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Experience working with youth with a variety of backgrounds.
For more information on this position, please contact :
Renee Trottier, Principal Gina Anstruther, Principal
St. Gabriel Education Centre Vincent J. Maloney Catholic Junior High School
Phone: 780-459-6616 Phone: 780-458-1113
Email: rtrottier@gsacrd.ab.ca Email: ganstruther@gsacrd.ab.ca
Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted .
Note: Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
