High School Generalist

Kootenay Rockies Tourism; Douglas Lake; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodations

Daycare

Job summary

N’Kwala School in the Nicola Valley, BC, invites applications for a high school teacher to oversee a grade 8-9 class of about 5 students and an online program for grades 10-12. The school offers a First Nation operated independent setting with very small classes, strong one-on-one time, and on-site accommodations and daycare for the successful candidate.

Required qualifications include BC teaching certificate, knowledge of BC curriculum, ability to adapt programs, and experience with diverse

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced to teach High School level students.
• Knowledge of the BC curriculum.
• Valid BC teaching certificate.
• Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the needs of all students.
• Special Education training is an asset.
• Experience with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school level students (grade 8-9) in-classroom.
• Manage an online program for grades 10-12.
• Support small class sizes with individualized attention.
• Collaborate with staff and community partners to support student learning.

Skills

High School teaching

Special Education training

Adaptation of programs

BC curriculum knowledge

BC teaching certificate

Interpersonal with diverse backgrounds

Tools

Jump Math program

Online learning portals

Job description

N’Kwala School is a First Nation operated independent school offering a kindergarten to grade 12 programming. Currently we have an enrolment of 17 students, making class sizes very small, and allowing for more one-on‑one time for teacher and students. N’Kwala School is surrounded by rolling hills and the natural environment and is located in the beautiful Nicola Valley approximately 90 km south of Kamloops and approximately 50 km east of Merritt. On‑site accommodations and daycare are available for the successful candidate.

The high school teaching position currently oversees a grade 8-9 classroom of approximately 5 students, as well as an online program for students in 10-12 of approximately 2 students.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified and experienced to teach High School level students
• Special Education training an asset
• Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the needs of all students
• Knowledge of the BC curriculum
• Valid BC teaching certificate
• A solid understanding of being able to work well with students and staff from a wide range of backgrounds.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Experience working in a First Nations community
• Experience with Jump Math program
• Experience with special education programs
• Experience with on‑line learning portals
• Experience with multi‑grade classrooms
• Salary as per the Upper Nicola Band salary scale, and is linked to the local School District 58 salary grid.

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