Nisga'a Language & Culture Classroom Assistant

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 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.