Grade 8/9 High School Teacher

Haida/Tsimshian/Haisla/Nisga’a; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished teacherage

Health benefits

Pension fund

Moving allowance

Retention incentive

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lach Klan School in Kitkatla, BC, seeks a dynamic Grade 8/9 high school teacher dedicated to indigenization and culturally responsive education. The successful candidate will plan lessons aligned with BC Ministry standards, support multi-grade learners, and foster a safe, respectful classroom environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and active engagement with families and the Gitxaała Nation community, ensuring inclusive practices and confidentiality for students.

Qualifications

• BC Ministry of Education teaching certificate required.
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or equivalent in subject area.
• Experience assessing with multiple learning strategies.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal World View and integrating Indigenous culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach grades 8/9 (Secondary 1.0) following BC standards.
• Plan engaging lessons using a variety of learning styles.
• Foster inclusive, multi-grade learning environments.
• Engage with families and community to support student success.

Skills

BC Teaching Certificate

Bachelor of Education

Indigenous cultural knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Relevant subject degree

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Lach Klan School

Grade 8/9 High School Teacher (Secondary 1.0)

Lach Klan School is located in the village of Lax Klan, also known as Kitkatla, on Dolphin Island, 60 kilometres south of Prince Rupert, BC. The Gitxaała, also known as Git Lax M'oon, people of the saltwater, are one of the most ancient societies on the Northwest coast. The community has a population of approximately 400 people. Health and wellness guide a variety of community initiatives, often including Lach Klan School. Our school includes pre‑school to grade 12 and currently serves 75 students. The area is home to a wide variety of animal and sea life, a multitude of islands, and breath‑taking views accessible by boat and seaplane. This area is abundant with opportunity for an outdoor enthusiast.

Lach Klan School is seeking a dynamic and skilled grade 8/9 teacher who is committed to cultivating a culture of success for all students. The successful candidate will be working and playing in the traditional territory of Gitxaała Nation with the opportunity to engage with local culture and traditions and participate in community events. You will bring recent and successful classroom experience teaching at the high school level. This position requires a deep commitment to indigenization, a competency‑based curriculum, and innovative approaches that support multi‑grade learners. Your classroom management creates a safe, positive, and respectful learning climate for all students.

You use strength‑based, student‑centered approaches to plan engaging and educational lessons based on BC Ministry of Education standards. You will have demonstrated ability to accommodate the needs of students with a range learning styles and abilities, able to inspire and foster a sense of belonging for all learners. You will have the ability to cultivate regular, meaningful dialogue between school and home to support parental engagement in the learning process and will maintain confidentiality of students and other professional information.

This position could be a great fit for you if you want to make a difference, enjoy the cycle of learning and continual improvement, and want to join a collaborative team. The beauty of collaboration is that we all share in the successes and work together to overcome or address issues with strength‑based approaches.

Desired Qualifications

• Hold or be qualified for a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or relevant degree in subject areas
• A proven ability to assess using multiple learning strategies
• Knowledge of Aboriginal World View and successful experience integrating local Indigenous culture into the curriculum
• Knowledge and/or experience in the areas of outcomes‑based instruction, assessment for learning, differentiated instruction and inclusive education
• Experience integrating technology into the teaching/learning environment
• Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals
• The ability to adjust to living in a small, isolated community
• Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the school improvement plan
• Exceptional and creative teaching skills
• The ability to establish and maintain positive relations with students, staff, parents and the greater community.

We provide

• Furnished teacherage at a nominal rental rate
• Health benefits, pension fund, moving allowance and a retention incentive
• A competitive salary, in line with neighboring school districts

All employees must complete the appropriate clear criminal record check to work at the school.

Deb Stava, Director of Education and Culture

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