26-T-62 - 0.4 Indigenous Support Teacher

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Kootenay-Columbia School District No. 20 in Castlegar invites applications for a 0.4 FTE Indigenous Support Teacher at Kinnaird Elementary School. This temporary assignment runs immediately through December 18, 2026, with possible extension.

The successful candidate will embed Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in student learning, collaborate with classroom teachers, and connect with families to strengthen home–school–community supports.

Qualifications

• BC Certification required.
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
• Experience with a variety of learning management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support classroom teachers with embedding Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in student learning experiences for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to implement programs and services to assist with academic, personal, and social-emotional needs.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with families to build effective communication between home, school, and community supports.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Student assessment

Education

BC Certification

Bachelor of Education

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Kootenay-Columbia School District No. 20

Teaching Vacancy

2026-2027

Posting Date: September 24, 2026

Competition # 26-T-62

Kinnaird Elementary School

0.4 FTE Indigenous Support Teacher (Tuesday & Thursday)

Temporary: Immediately – December 18, 2026, or full return of the incumbent

NOTE: This assignment may end prior to the end date, or it may be extended.

Qualifications:

• BC Certification
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent
• Experience with a variety of learning management systems
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to support classroom teachers with the embedding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in student learning experiences for all students
• Demonstrated ability to implement programs and services to assist with academic, personal, and social-emotional needs
• Demonstrated ability to connect with families to build effective communication between home, school, and community supports
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills

For further information, please contact Wendy Cutler, Principal, at [e-mail].

The annual salary for this position ranges from $64,012 to $118,237, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: http://www.makeafuture.ca, www.sd20.bc.ca, KCTU, Schools