1.0FTE Continuing full-time Nle’kepmxcin (Thompson) Language Instructor

St. Clement's School; Merritt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Merritt seeks a full-time Nłeʔkepmxcin Language Instructor to start in September 2025. The role requires fluency in the Nłeʔkepmxcin language and a commitment to supporting Indigenous education. Candidates will work within a diverse team to foster an inclusive learning environment, adapting resources to meet student needs. The position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with grade-level students.
• Training in adapting materials for student needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach Nłeʔkepmxcin Language full-time.
• Support diverse learning needs and establish relationships.

Skills

Nłeʔkepmxcin Language

Understanding of Nłeʔkepmx Culture

Social-Emotional Learning

Education

First Nations Language Teacher Certificate

Valid BC Teaching Certificate

Job description

NICOLA-CANFORD & MERRITT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

1.0 FTE Continuing full-time Nle’kepmxcin (Thompson) Language Instructor, beginning September 1, 2025.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a speaker of the Nłeʔkepmxcin Language.

• Possess a First Nations Language teacher certificate for Nłeʔkepmxcin, or be eligible for this certificate.

• Knowledge and understanding of Nłeʔkepmx and/or Syilx culture.

• Training and experience working with grade-level students.

• Experience with adapting materials, resources, assessments, and learning outcomes for student needs.

• Valid BC Teaching certificate or eligible for Letter of Permission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A commitment to supporting a variety of learning needs.

• Experience/training in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students.

• A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

• A commitment to working as a member of a school team in support of students.

School District 58 is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population.

Nicola-Similkameen School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications to increase the number of Indigenous staff to be more representative of the learners we serve.

The starting annual salary for this full-time teacher position ranges from $60,090 - $109,520 , with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Interested applicants should visit our district website at www.sd58.bc.ca, which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on May 22, 2025

Teachers interested in further information regarding this position should contact the District Principal – Indigenous Education, Angela McIvor, at 250-315-1111 or email: [e-mail]