Posted 16 days ago
Teacher
@ Kwakwaka’wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/Oweekeno
Alert Bay, British Columbia
Overview
Kwakwaka'wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/Oweekeno is hiring two classroom teachers for T̓łisa̱lagi'lakw School, reporting to the Principal. The work covers planning and teaching the BC curriculum to students, likely in a grade split, and engaging families and community. Previous experience in a First Nations community is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Teach students of T̓łisa̱lagi'lakw School as assigned
- Prepare yearly, monthly, weekly and daily lesson plans
- Evaluate and report on students' progress regularly
- Accommodate and support students with diverse abilities
- Involve family and community members in classroom activities
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or undergraduate degree with teaching certificate
- Member in good standing with the British Columbia College of Teachers
- Working knowledge of the British Columbia Curriculum
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
- Previous experience in a First Nations community preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Education |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Kwakwaka’wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/Oweekeno
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
T̓łisa̱lagi'lakw School is accepting applications for two classroom Teachers, reporting to the Principal.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Teach students of T̓łisa̱lagi'lakw School as assigned (likely a grade split - 2/3 or 3/4)
· Involve family and community members in classroom activities
· Prepare yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily lesson plans
· Evaluate and report on students’ intellectual, social, and academic progress regularly
· Accommodate, plan for, and support students with diverse abilities and disabilities
· Consult and collaborate regularly with school administration, the Inclusive Education Coordinator/Teacher and Educational Assistants
· 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 in the school-based teams and school committees as required
· Attend Professional Development activities, workshops, and trainings 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
· Participate and contribute to the following: Self-Directed Learning; Land-Based and Bioregional Education; Traditional Ecological Knowledge; Democratic Education; Inquiry-Based Learning; Project-Based Learning; Trauma-Informed Practice; and Social-Emotional Learning.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
· Working knowledge of the British Columbia Curriculum
· Able to plan, organize, and maintain student records effectively
· Able to lead, motivate, encourage, support, and empower students
· Strong interpersonal, collaborative, literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
· Strong background in computer-related skills and ability to integrate into teaching
· 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
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