Teacher

Kwakwaka’wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/Oweekeno; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T̓łisa̱lagi'lakw School in British Columbia invites applications for two classroom teachers reporting to the Principal. You will teach in a grade split (likely 2/3 or 3/4), involve family and community, and prepare comprehensive lesson plans aligned with the BC Curriculum.

You will evaluate progress, support diverse learners, collaborate with the Inclusive Education Coordinator and Educational Assistants, and contribute to culturally grounded education including Kwak̓wala language integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent with teaching certification.
• Active BC College of Teachers membership in good standing.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

Responsibilities

• Teach students as assigned (likely grade split 2/3 or 3/4).
• Involve family and community members in classroom activities.
• Prepare yearly through daily lesson plans.
• Evaluate and report on student progress regularly.
• Incorporate Kwak̓wala language and Kwakwak’wawk culture where possible.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Education Coordinator/Teacher and Educational Assistants.
• Participate in school supervisory and extra-curricular teams.
• Attend meetings and professional development activities.
• Maintain up-to-date records and use educational technology.
• Follow BC Curriculum.

Skills

BC Curriculum Knowledge

Student Records Management

Leadership & Mentoring

Interpersonal & Communication

Tech Integration in Teaching

First Nations Community Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent with teaching certificate

BC College of Teachers registration

Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Search

Job description

T̓łisa̱lagi'lakw School is accepting applications for two classroom Teachers, reporting to the Principal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach students of T̓łisa̱lagi'lakw School as assigned (likely a grade split - 2/3 or 3/4)
• Involve family and community members in classroom activities
• Prepare yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily lesson plans
• Evaluate and report on students’ intellectual, social, and academic progress regularly
• Accommodate, plan for, and support students with diverse abilities and disabilities
• Consult and collaborate regularly with school administration, the Inclusive Education Coordinator/Teacher and Educational Assistants
• Participate as a member of the school supervisory and extra-curricular teams
• Provide written reports three times a year and attend home-school connections meetings and student-led conferences
• Attend all applicable staff meetings
• Adhere to ‘Namagis First Nation Human Resources Policy’
• Participate in the school-based teams and school committees as required
• Attend Professional Development activities, workshops, and trainings as required
• Follow and implement the British Columbia Curriculum
• Incorporate Kwakwakʼwawk culture and Kwak̓wala language as much as possible
• Maintain up to date records as required by the Principal
• Be familiar with and use current educational technology and trends as necessary
• Participate and contribute to the following: Self-Directed Learning; Land-Based and Bioregional Education; Traditional Ecological Knowledge; Democratic Education; Inquiry-Based Learning; Project-Based Learning; Trauma-Informed Practice; and Social-Emotional Learning.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of the British Columbia Curriculum
• Able to plan, organize, and maintain student records effectively
• Able to lead, motivate, encourage, support, and empower students
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Strong background in computer-related skills and ability to integrate into teaching
• Previous experience working in a First Nations community preferred

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or undergraduate degree with teaching certificate
• Member in good standing with the British Columbia College of Teachers
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search through CRRP