Posted 26 days ago
Elementary Teacher
@ Kootenay/Okanagan
Oliver, British Columbia
Overview
Kootenay/Okanagan is hiring an elementary school teacher for Senpaq'cin, a First Nations Authorized IB Primary Years Programme school in a rural setting in the South Okanagan. The teacher designs and runs an inquiry-based program centred on local First Nations culture and protocols, with a 10-month contract from August 24, 2026, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm, paid on the SD 53 teacher wage scale.
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver inquiry lessons aligned with BC and IB PYP curricula
- Differentiate learning for students in the classroom
- Communicate regularly with families
- Collaborate with teachers and the Okanagan Language Team
- Contribute to extracurricular programs
Requirements summary:
- BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate required
- Valid driver's licence required
- PYP training or experience is an asset
- Experience in a First Nation school or organization is an asset
- Willingness to learn the Okanagan language
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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Kootenay/Okanagan
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
Job Posting
Position: Elementary School Teacher
Basic Responsibilities:
Seeking an elementary teacher for a highly unique school in a rural setting in the South Okanagan. Senpaq'cin is a First Nations Authorized Primary Years Program (IB PYP) with the International Baccalaureate World School. The role of the IB-PYP teacher is to build and maintain a successful inquiry program centered around our local First Nations culture and protocols.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designing, preparing, implementing, reflecting, evaluating, and reporting learning experiences that align with BC curriculum and the IB PYP curriculum framework.
- Creating differentiated learning experiences to meet the learning needs of the students within the classroom environment.
- Providing opportunity for student-initiated action from deep exploration of inquiry lessons.
- Collaborating with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge.
- Communicating accurately, regularly and meaningfully with families of students.
- Contributing to the extracurricular programs offered within the school environment.
- Collaborating with the Okanagan Language Team to integrate First Nations language and culture into the program of inquiry and daily instructional practice where applicable.
- Willingness to understand implement trauma informed strategies to support the emotional health of the student population.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate
- PYP training or experience is an asset
- Experience working within a First Nation school or organization
- Willingness to learn the Okanagan Language alongside the students
- Valid Driver's License
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:30 pm
Term of Employment: 10 month contract with the option to extend from year to year Term of Employment Short Term employment from June 22 to
Pay Rate: Based on SD 53 teacher wage scale
Deadline for Applications
Open until filled
Contact Person:
Principal - Julie Shaw 250-498-2019
HR Manager - Leona Baptiste 250-498-3444
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