Posted 7 days ago
On-Call SENCOTEN Teacher
@ School District #63 (Saanich)
Saanichton, British Columbia
Overview
School District #63 (Saanich) is hiring an on-call SENĆOTEN teacher to teach the Indigenous language across its 18 schools on the Saanich Peninsula. The role requires a valid BC Teaching Certificate or First Nations Language Teaching Certificate and demonstrated SENĆOTEN proficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Teach SENĆOTEN language to students
- Support language development and fluency
- Build partnerships with Indigenous communities
- Raise cultural awareness in school
- Manage Indigenous Language Program documentation
Requirements summary:
- Valid BC or First Nations language teaching certificate
- Demonstrated SENĆOTEN language proficiency
- Knowledge of Saanich Indigenous communities
- Strong organizational and classroom management skills
- Effective communication with students, staff and parents
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Teaching Certificate, First Nations Language Teaching Certificate |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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School District #63 (Saanich)
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
External Teaching Vacancy
SENĆOTEN Teacher On-Call
Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.
Qualifications
- Valid BC Teaching Certificate or First Nations Language Teaching Certificate
- Demonstrated language proficiency in SENĆOTEN
- Language teacher training an asset
- Knowledge of local Saanich Indigenous communities
- Significant leadership experience, preferably in relation to developing and enhancing Indigenous communities and cultural awareness
- Demonstrated successful experience acting as a role model for and working with Indigenous students supporting them in language development and fluency
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing connections and partnerships with Indigenous communities and raising cultural awareness in school
- Demonstrated strong organizational and classroom management skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of school and district teams
- Effective communication skills, demonstrated through positive relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians and the community
- Strong administrative skills to manage the ongoing documentation processing requirements associated with the Indigenous Language Program
Pursuant to the District's Special Program approval, section 42(3) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry who can demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to Indigenous culture and ancestry. (Such individuals are strongly encouraged to self-identify on their application).
To Apply
This posting is open to both internal and external candidates. External candidates can apply online via Make a Futureor send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. We thank all candidates in advance for applying, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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