#17-2026/27 - Grades K - 7 Okanagan Language Teacher

School District 53; Oliver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

School District 53 is hiring a Grades K-7 Okanagan Language Teacher for Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School starting September 1, 2026. The position is a 0.4 FTE and demands a First Nations Language Teacher Certificate in Okanagan Language. Candidates must be proficient in Okanagan and English and demonstrate effective organizational skills. The application deadline is May 21, 2026. The position emphasizes fostering cultural awareness and integration of technology in educational programs.

Qualifications

• First Nations Language Teacher Certificate in Okanagan Language is required.
• Recent experience teaching Okanagan language is needed.
• Proficiency in both Okanagan and English is essential.

Skills

First Nations Language Teacher Certificate in Okanagan Language

Recent experience teaching Okanagan language

Proficient in Okanagan and English

Ability to model and foster social awareness

Knowledge of effective instruction practices

Effective communication and organizational skills

Ability to integrate technology

Education

First Nations Language Teacher Certificate

Job description

POSTING DATE: May 14, 2026

SCHOOL: Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School

POSITION: Grades K-7 Okanagan Language Teacher

POSTING: #17 - 2026/27

APPOINTMENT: 0.4 FTE Continuing

START DATE: September 1, 2026

Qualifications Required:

• First Nations Language Teacher Certificate in Okanagan Language (as recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Brand (TRB)). Uncertified language teacher applications may be considered with a commitment to complete the TRB Letter of Permission;
• recent experience teaching Okanagan language;
• proficient in speaking and writing in Okanagan and English;
• ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;
• knowledge of current effective instruction and assessment practices;
• demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level;
• effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;
• ability to integrate technology into educational programs.

Closing date for applications: May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm

Contact: Director of Instruction, Learning and Inquiry at [phone]

Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category.

Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re‑engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer‑initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re‑engagement and employer‑initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.