Teacher - Indigenous Learning

Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey); Surrey; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Schools is seeking an educator for a term position until June 30, 2026, focusing on supporting Indigenous students through the Windspeaker program. The role includes organizing educational activities, supervising students, and maintaining records, contributing to an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of school-based teaching with Indigenous learners.
• Experience with local land-based knowledge.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous history and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Host parent/guardian information sessions about Windspeaker program.
• Plan and facilitate Windspeaker activities.
• Manage student supervision during field trips.

Skills

Understanding of Indigenous cultural factors

Culturally sensitive communication

Trauma-sensitive practices

Education

Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent

Valid B.C. Teaching Certificate

Minimum two senior level (300+) Indigenous Studies courses

Job description

1.0 FTE Term Assignment until June 30, 2026

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q íc y - Katzie, the qwa:nn - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Surrey Schools is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Host parent/guardian information sessions about Windspeaker program
• Intake student registration
• Plan and facilitate Windspeaker monthly activities
• Coordinate busing, chaperones, food, venues, tickets, etc.
• Creating groups in MyEd
• Prepare field trip forms including high risk forms for approval and distribution
• Attend weekly CHART meetings
• Create course, assign and assess Windspeaker grades 10-12 Independent Study Credits
• Data entry (events, participants attendance) for grant reporting
• Budget keeping
• Student supervision during field trips i.e. behaviour management
• Managing chaperones during field trips
  
  

Minimum Academic Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent;
• Valid B.C. Teaching Certificate;
• Completion of a minimum of two senior level (300+) courses in Indigenous Studies, Inclusive/inclusive education, or Counseling;
• Five years of school-based teaching with a significant population of Indigenous learners.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• A strong understanding of risk and protective factors for Indigenous students including those that are influenced by culture
• Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of local Indigenous history, heritage and cultures
• Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity of the effects and impacts of historical educational experiences of Indigenous peoples, including transgenerational trauma;
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience of trauma-sensitive practices;
• Experience with culturally sensitive communication.
• Experience with local land-based knowledge and outdoor education
  
  

Reporting Structure

The personnel in this position are accountable in the execution of their assigned duties to the District Principal of Indigenous Learning and/or the Director(s) of Indigenous Learning.

Consistent with Section 6(1) of the Human Rights Code, Indigenous ancestry is a bona fide occupational requirement for these positions.

Salary range is $59,711 to $109,520, with placement on the range based on length of service, FTE and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is June 30, 2025 at 4:00pm.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.