Senior Language Teacher

Squamish; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical and dental

Pension matching

Supplementary savings

Professional development budget

Job summary

Squamish is seeking a Senior Language Teacher to strengthen and revitalize the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language through teaching, curriculum development, and community engagement. You will work with Elders, language speakers, learners, and educational partners in K–12 and post-secondary settings.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Language and Cultural Affairs, you will deliver instruction, develop materials, support translation projects, and mentor instructors as part of a broader revitalization effort.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Indigenous Language Proficiency or a BA in Linguistics with Squamish teaching experience.
• 6–7 years of experience teaching Squamish language to youth and/or adults.
• Fluent speaker of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Snychim beyond the level being taught.
• Post-secondary teaching experience is an asset.
• Experience developing curriculum and language-learning resources.
• Knowledge of Squamish culture, protocols, and history.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Squamish language instruction in K–12 and post-secondary settings.
• Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional resources.
• Support language translation projects and requests.
• Create learning materials, visual aids, storybooks, games, and other teaching tools.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback and reports.
• Support post-secondary students through office hours and academic guidance.
• Collaborate with Elders, language speakers, linguists, and educational partners.
• Provide cultural and historical guidance to departmental initiatives.
• Participate in curriculum development and language revitalization projects.
• Attend team meetings, professional development, and community learning opportunities.
• Mentor and support language instructors as needed.
• Support departmental goals and organizational priorities.

Skills

Squamish language teaching

Curriculum development

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Education

Master of Arts in Indigenous Language Proficiency

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $80,026.00 To $120,040.00 Annually

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Join the Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓iyálh Language & Cultural Affairs team as a Senior Language Teacher, helping to strengthen and revitalize the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language through teaching, curriculum development, and community engagement.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Language and Cultural Affairs, you will deliver language instruction in K–12 and post‑secondary settings while working with Elders, language speakers, learners, and educational partners to advance Squamish language revitalization.

What You’ll Do

Deliver Squamish language instruction in K–12 and post‑secondary settings.

Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional resources.

Support language translation projects and requests.

Create learning materials, visual aids, storybooks, games, and other teaching tools.

Evaluate student progress and provide feedback and reports.

Support post‑secondary students through office hours and academic guidance.

Collaborate with Elders, language speakers, linguists, and educational partners.

Provide cultural and historical guidance to departmental initiatives.

Participate in curriculum development and language revitalization projects.

Attend team meetings, professional development, and community learning opportunities.

Mentor and support language instructors as needed.

Support departmental goals and organizational priorities.

What We’re Looking For

Master of Arts in Indigenous Language Proficiency, or a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with significant Squamish language teaching experience.

6–7 years of experience teaching Squamish language to youth and/or adults.

Fluent speaker of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Snychim beyond the level being taught.

Experience teaching in post‑secondary environments is an asset.

Experience developing curriculum, instructional materials, and language‑learning resources.

Knowledge of Squamish culture, protocols, history, and ways of knowing.

Experience collaborating with Elders, linguists, and community partners.

Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

Demonstrated commitment to reconciliation, decolonization, and Indigenous education.

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tools.

Valid BC Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle access.

Knowledge and understanding of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, customs, land, and People is preferred.

Why Work With Us

• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose