Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

Nature and Scope

Instructors report directly to their respective Coordinator and are located across the province of Saskatchewan in various educational settings. The incumbent instructs SIIT students in the classroom, laboratory or shop environments and assists students during consultation hours. The Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of both the Adult 12 and Indigenous Early Childhood Education (INECE) Level 1 courses to ensure successful outcomes within the Extensions and Academics departments. This position will positively promote and create an environment demonstrating SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

General Accountability

As the educational leader in the classroom, instructors are responsible for delivering SIIT programs and curricula with the purpose of promoting student success. Instructors plan, organize and implement a course or program, which creates a learning environment that guides and ensures each student is successful. Instructors keep current with developments in their subject area, instructional resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to suit the individual needs of their students. Working collaboratively with the Extensions, Academic staff and community contacts, the instructor demonstrates a strong commitment to creating and maintaining a creative and positive learning environment and experience for learners. The position includes the following broad range of accountabilities:

Specific Accountabilities

Instruction and Administration

• Prepare and deliver course-related materials. This may include using prepared lesson plans and course-related materials and developing lesson plans and course-related materials.
• Use appropriate methods of instruction, modelling, mentoring, coaching, etc. to facilitate student learning
• Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress within set time frames
• Complete all course-related materials, including student assessment records, attendance records and course/program evaluations
• Incorporate current technological advancements within all aspects of instruction and administration, where applicable
• Maintain and secure program equipment, laboratory/shop facilities and materials to ensure a safe and organized work environment
• Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedures, where applicable
• Seek professional development opportunities to keep current and relevant in applicable teaching areas, educational standards, industry trends, and best practices
• Plan and develop lesson plans in communications, numeracy, and other essential skills using benchmarks contained in the Circle of Learning
• Instruct three Early Childhood Education Level 1 courses: Communicating with Children and Guiding Children's Behaviour, Introduction to Play, Health, Safety and Nutrition
• Provide assistance, guidance, referrals, and information to students as required for each program
• Incorporate digital literacy within all aspects of the program, where applicable
• Keep current and relevant in applicable teaching areas, educational standards, industry trends, and best practices
• Assist with the planning and coordination of other employment preparation skill building certificate trainings
• Maintain program data and complete reports in a timely manner
• Provide career information and assist students with identifying their skills and strengths into a portfolio
• Evaluate students while on work practicums

Student Success

• Respect, honour and acknowledge the uniqueness of each student including: their unique languages, cultures, traditions, histories and prior learning and life experiences
• Guide and retain students with respect to academic progress and assist students to obtain appropriate support for academic and non-academic concerns
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment that provides the opportunity for meaningful learning and academic progress
• Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, organize, supervise and/or monitor work practicum experience, where required

Relationship Management

• Adhere to and promote academic regulations and SIIT policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain respectful relations through the use of problem solving and constructive resolution of student issues
• Maintain classroom, shop and laboratory discipline and, if necessary, recommend action to applicable supervisor regarding student behavior, including formal student disciplinary action
• Ensure a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Education from an accredited institution with a valid Professional "A" Teaching Certificate is required. Experience teaching adults is considered an asset. Knowledge and understanding of early learning and childcare programs are an asset. For success in this position, a genuine commitment to help students learn and succeed is required. Knowledge of First Nations Culture and organizations would be an asset. An understanding of adult learning theories and principles is considered an asset.

Required Competencies

In addition to the knowledge gained from years of experience, the following performance competencies are considered essential to this position. Flexible and Adaptable, Effective Communication, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Student Focus, Communication (Instructional), Knowledge and Expertise, Teamwork