Term Position | Alert Bay

Teacher

JOB OPPORTUNITY

We are accepting applications for the term position of Teacher at the T̓łisa̱lagi’lakw School to provide teaching and educational services to assigned students.

Reporting to: T̓łisa̱lagi’lakw School Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Teach students of T̓łisa̱lagi’lakw School as assigned (K-7)
  • Involve family and community members in classroom activities
  • Prepare long term, monthly, weekly, and daily lesson plans
  • Evaluate and report on students’ intellectual, social, and academic progress regularly
  • Accommodate students with diverse abilities and disabilities
  • Consult regularly with the Inclusive Education Teacher and Education Assistants
  • Set academic and behavioral goals for each student and class
  • 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 ‘Namgis First Nation Human Resources Policy
  • Participate on the school-based teams and committees as required
  • Attend Professional Development activities and training as required
  • Follow and implement the British Columbia Curriculum
  • Incorporate Kwakwaka’wakw 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 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Working knowledge of the British Columbia Curriculum
  • Able to plan, organize, and maintain student records effectively
  • Able to lead, motivate, encourage, and empower students
  • Be computer literate with special knowledge of educational applications and functions
  • 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

SALARY:

  • $59,805.20 – $79,388.40 (depending on education, qualifications, and experience)

If interested, please submit your covering letter & resume (open until filled) to: humanresources@namgis.bc.ca or by hand delivery to the ‘Namgis Administration Office.