Nisga'a Language & Culture Assistant - NES

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Gitlaxt'aamiks; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nisga'a School District No. 92 invites applications for a K-7 Nisga'a Language & Culture Assistant at Alvin A. McKay Elementary School. This 5.5 hour/day position starts September 8, 2026 and ends June 25, 2027, with duties set by the Principal.

The successful candidate will work with the NL teacher in the mornings and with NL/5/6/7 teachers in the afternoons to develop language skills and cultural activities in the school.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 required.
• Knowledge of Nisga'a history, culture, and language.
• Training in the First Nations Language Essentials curriculum (ASKME).
• Ability to translate the ASKME document and attend trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in K-7 classrooms to support language and culture education.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Nisga'a Language teacher.
• Work with classroom teachers to develop language skills in the classroom.
• Support NL classes in mornings; co-deliver language activities in afternoons.

Skills

Nisga'a language knowledge

Willingness to learn more Nisga'a

Experience with elementary students

Collaboration with teachers/parents

Education

Grade 12 completion

Job description

NISGA'A SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92

4702 Huwilp Road, Phone: [phone] PO Box 240 Fax: [phone] New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Competition # 26-96

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NISGA'A LANGUAGE & CULTURE EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Alvin A. McKay Elementary School

Nisga'a School District No. 92 invites applications for a K-7 Nisga'a Language & Culture Assistant. This is a 5.5 hour a day position at Nathan Barton Elementary School starting September 8, 2026 and ending June 25, 2027.

The Nisga'a Language and Culture Assistant would work in the K-7 classrooms to assist with creating an inclusive education environment. There will be monthly meetings with the Nisga'a Language teacher, the assistant would work directly with the classroom teacher to develop language skills inside the classroom environment. The NLA position will work with the NL teacher in the mornings to assist with the NL classes. The afternoons would be shared by the NL teacher, and the 5/6/7 teachers to work on developing language skills for the intermediate students. Duties will be assigned by the school Principal.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated:

• Completion of Grade 12
• Knowledge of Nisga'a history, culture, and language
• Training in the First Nations Language Essentials curriculum (A.S.K.M.E.)
• Practice with A.S.K. M.E. Level 1
• Willingness to work on translating the A.S.K. M.E. document and to attend training for working with this document
• The ability to speak Nisga'a fluently and/or be willing to learn more Nisga'a language
• Willingness to participate in the planning and development, as well as support, delivery of language and cultural activities in the school
• Ability to work cooperatively with administration, school office staff, and teachers doing regular school activities
• Ability to work constructively with parents and students as requested
• Experience in a high-energy environment working with elementary students

This posting will remain open until filled.

Pay and benefits are in accordance with the current CUPE Collective Agreement.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those short-listed will be contacted. For further clarification please contact Rosetta Doolan, Principal at Nathan Barton Elementary School, [e-mail]. A successful criminal record clearance will be required prior to beginning any position with Nisga'a School District No. 92. Should you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact our Human Resources Department.

New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0 Email: [e-mail]