Full Time | Alert Bay

Language & Culture Coordinator

We are accepting applications for the term position of Language & Culture Coordinator at T̓łisa̱lagi’lakw School.

Reporting to: T̓łisa̱lagi’lakw School Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • In conjunction with the principal, supervise all cultural programs and cultural staff.
  • Develop, evaluate, and update curriculum for Kwak̓wala language, dance, art, and history taught in the school.
  • Teach Kwakwaka’wakw songs, dance, history, and language.
  • Develop in association with the principal, informal and formal evaluation report cards for the students’ cultural education.
  • Facilitate workshops and cultural training for staff to establish, promote, and enhance culturally relevant programs and activities in the regular classroom.
  • Attend staff meetings.
  • Take a regular supervisory role on the school team.
  • Arrange, plan, and conduct cultural related field trips, events, and performances.
  • Develop a progressive curriculum that improves skills and knowledge.
  • Always ensure the safety of students.
  • Engage in life-long learning with respect to training and professional development.
  • Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a professional learning environment.
  • Treat students in a respectful, responsible, and fair manner with due consideration to the students’ social, emotional, behavioural, spiritual, mental, and psychological development.
  • Other related duties, as may be required from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Kwakwaka’wakw culture, language, dance, and history
  • Developing to proficient level of Kwak̓wala language
  • Experience in and knowledge of Gukwdzi protocols
  • Working toward or possess a degree in education and/or language proficiency
  • Previous experience working with elementary school-aged children
  • Previous experience in curriculum development
  • Satisfactory criminal record check & vulnerable sector search

SALARY:

  • $56,547 – $66,193 depending on education, qualifications, and/or experience.

You may submit your covering letter & resume by Friday, June 27, 2025, by 4:30 pm PST to: humanresources@namgis.bc.ca or by hand delivery to the Administration Office at 49 Atli Street.