Posted 4 months ago
Senior Language Teacher
@ Squamish Nation
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Squamish Nation is hiring a Senior Language Teacher, a permanent full-time position on the North Shore, to deliver Squamish language instruction in K-12 and post-secondary settings. The role includes curriculum and resource development, translation support, and work with Elders and community partners. The posting states a salary of $80,026 to $120,040, with extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings and a professional development budget.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver Squamish language instruction in K-12 and post-secondary settings
- Develop curriculum, lesson plans and learning resources
- Support translation projects and requests
- Collaborate with Elders, speakers and educational partners
Requirements summary:
- Master's in Indigenous language proficiency or bachelor's in linguistics
- 6-7 years teaching Squamish to youth or adults
- Fluent Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaker
- Valid BC Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle access
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | School, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | BC Driver's Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Master’s degree (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Indigenous language proficiency, Linguistics |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Squamish Nation
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The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw: a unity of the Squamish Peoples with an uplifting culture, rich history, and exciting future.
Full company description
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (also known as the Squamish Nation) is a unity of the Squamish Peoples with an uplifting culture, rich history, and exciting future. The Nation is an innovative Indigenous government that uses its resources to provide, guide, and protect the Squamish territory and Squamish People. The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stélmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The largest proportion of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Members live in several urban reserve communities in the present-day cities of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver and the municipality of Squamish, B.C. Over 47 per cent of the more than 4,050 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Members live on-reserve, and membership is determined by guidelines set out in the Squamish Nation Membership Code. The Nation has never ceded or surrendered title to its lands, rights to its resources or the power to make decisions within its territory.
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- Reported office locations
- 320 Seymour Boulevard, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J 2J3, CA
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- Communities
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- Squamish Nation
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The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (also known as the Squamish Nation) is a unity of the Squamish Peoples with an uplifting culture, rich history, and exciting future. The Nation is an innovative Indigenous government that uses its resources to provide, guide, and protect the Squamish territory and Squamish People. The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stélmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the Lower…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Relations Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | North Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1923 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
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PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION ON THE NORTH SHORE
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Be Part of Something Meaningful
Join the Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓iyálh Language & Cultural Affairs team as a Senior Language Teacher, helping to strengthen and revitalize the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language through teaching, curriculum development, and community engagement.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Language and Cultural Affairs, you will deliver language instruction in K–12 and post-secondary settings while working with Elders, language speakers, learners, and educational partners to advance Squamish language revitalization.
What You’ll Do
Deliver Squamish language instruction in K–12 and post-secondary settings.
Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional resources.
Support language translation projects and requests.
Create learning materials, visual aids, storybooks, games, and other teaching tools.
Evaluate student progress and provide feedback and reports.
Support post-secondary students through office hours and academic guidance.
Collaborate with Elders, language speakers, linguists, and educational partners.
Provide cultural and historical guidance to departmental initiatives.
Participate in curriculum development and language revitalization projects.
Attend team meetings, professional development, and community learning opportunities.
Mentor and support language instructors as needed.
Support departmental goals and organizational priorities.
What We’re Looking For
Master of Arts in Indigenous Language Proficiency, or a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with significant Squamish language teaching experience.
6–7 years of experience teaching Squamish language to youth and/or adults.
Fluent speaker of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim beyond the level being taught.
Experience teaching in post-secondary environments is an asset.
Experience developing curriculum, instructional materials, and language-learning resources.
Knowledge of Squamish culture, protocols, history, and ways of knowing.
Experience collaborating with Elders, linguists, and community partners.
Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated commitment to reconciliation, decolonization, and Indigenous education.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tools.
Valid BC Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle access.
Knowledge and understanding of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, customs, land, and People is preferred.
Why Work With Us
- Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
- Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
Salary: $80,026 - $120,040
Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.
Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose
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