District Indigenous On the Land Resource Teacher

School District #73 (Kamloops/Thompson); Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district is seeking an Indigenous Resource Teacher for a term position from September 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026. This role involves supporting K-12 learners with a focus on Indigenous pedagogy and outdoor education. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a BC Teaching Certificate, along with preferred teaching experience in the public school system. Applications must be submitted to the Associate Superintendent, detailing relevant qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in the British Columbia public school system is preferred.
• Ability to model proven Indigenous teaching methodologies.
• Completion of university courses in relevant areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support K-12 learners throughout the District.
• Immerse students in cultural outdoor learning experiences.
• Communicate and work effectively with community partners.

Skills

Indigenous pedagogy understanding

Educational research and methodology

Collaboration skills

Effective communication

Outdoor education promotion

Education

BC Teaching Certificate

Job description

Overview

DISTRICT INDIGENOUS ON THE LAND RESOURCE TEACHER
1.0 FTE Term Certain Position
The District is seeking a credentialed Indigenous Resource Teacher to support K-12 learners throughout the District effective September 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026, or full return of the incumbent. Candidates will have an extensive understanding of Indigenous pedagogy, culture and history, the First Peoples Principles of Learning, and Indigenous Worldviews and Perspectives. The learning context for Outdoor Education is to immerse school aged children in extended cultural outdoor learning experiences through a range of hands-on, inquiry-based learning opportunities to promote intellectual and academic development, as well as support social, emotional, and physical development. This is a position of Special Responsibility and will be filled by competition.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in the British Columbia public school system is preferred;
• BC Teaching Certificate;
• Knowledge of and experience in educational research and methodology for instructing Indigenous students, particularly in Grades 8 - 12;
• Ability to model proven Indigenous teaching methodologies to teachers and support staff;
• Ability to provide students the opportunity to learn outdoors for significant portions of their school day – up to 4 hours/day;
• Ability to increase cultural knowledge and its Authentic application to the newly revised BC Curriculum;
• Ability to provide cross-curricular guided inquiry experiences outdoors;
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, parents, community partners, and administration in implementing and meeting the goals of the Indigenous Enhancement Agreement, particularly in the areas of school completion and graduation;
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the district team;
• Completion of university courses in any of the following areas is preferred: Experiential Learning; Outdoor Environmental Education; Environmental Stewardship;
• Valid driver’s license.

For more information, contact Mike Bowden, District Principal - Indigenous Education – [e-mail]

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, [e-mail]

Application Details

Letters of application complete with resumes and the names of at least three references must be submitted to:

John Wiedrick, Associate Superintendent - Human Resources
School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)
1383 9th Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3X7
Phone [phone] or Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]