First Nations Language and Culture Teacher
Coast Mountains School District 82
Date: 1 day ago
City: Terrace, BC
Contract type: Part time
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Located in the northwest of British Columbia our school district encompasses the traditional territories of four Indigenous nations, the Gitxsan, the Haisla, the Nisga�a and the Tsimshian, and the main communities of the Hazeltons, Kitimat, Stewart, Terrace and Thornhill. The Gitxsan territory of the Hazelton area is made up of seven nations including the Gitanmaax, Gitanyow, Gitsegukla, Gitwangak, Glen Vowell, Hagwilget and Kispiox located through the Hazelton communities and the Kispiox Valley.
The Haisla territory is centered in Kitamaat Village and the Tsimshian territory has two distinct First Nations band communities consisting of Kitselas and Kitsumkalum in the Terrace and Thornhill areas.
The richness of the local Indigenous culture and history contributes to all our schools in a very positive way as both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners benefit from the diversity surrounding them. The School District serves a student population of approximately 4,100 students in nineteen schools including three alternate programs and a trades learning centre that encompasses dual-credit, distance learning and continuing education programs, with 800 employees (casual employees included).
The operating budget is approximately $66 million, and the geographical area covered by the district is of equivalent size to the country of Finland. The Board of Education Office is located in Terrace with Kitimat a forty-five-minute drive from the office, Kitwanga a one-hour drive, the Hazeltons one and a half hours, and Stewart three and a half hours.
Skills
Together we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners so they will have the skills and competencies they need to be productive and successful citizens in a rapidly changing world. The Teaching Vacancy:
School
Experience teaching students at all grade levels.
Working knowledge of the learning standards, curricular competencies, and core competencies within the revised BC Curriculum.
Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement individualized learning plans for with academic, social and emotional learning difficulties.
Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.
Ability to relate well with students, parents and staff members.
Committed to following the goals and strategies outlined in the school and district framework for enhanced learning.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Interested Applicants Are Required To Supply
Cover Letter
Resume
Three (3) professional references.
Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate) or eligible to obtain.
Teacher Qualification Card.
Compensation
Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $62,291 - $112,645 (based on 1.00 FTE) is in accordance with the Collective Agreement in place between the Coast Mountain Teachers' Federation and the Board of School Trustees.
$1,000 - $5,000 relocation allowances for teachers from other areas.
Isolation Allowance for our remote communities: Hazelton - $1,202, Kitwanga - $1,427, Stewart - $ 4,503 (paid over 10 months of the school year).
Benefits as per the collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health and group life insurance.
Our Vision
Learning together, realizing success for all.
Our Mission
Supporting all learners to achieve their individual success while inspiring a passion for lifelong learning
Our Goals
All students will realize their full potential
Honour and respect culture, diversity and inclusion
Facilitate well-being across Coast Mountains School District 82
For More Information � Please Contact
Kiran Bath
- Recruitment Video About our Community
- Northwest British Columbia Visit Our Website
- Coast Mountains School District 82 Available Job Opportunities � www.cmsd.bc.ca/jobs/cmtf
Located in the northwest of British Columbia our school district encompasses the traditional territories of four Indigenous nations, the Gitxsan, the Haisla, the Nisga�a and the Tsimshian, and the main communities of the Hazeltons, Kitimat, Stewart, Terrace and Thornhill. The Gitxsan territory of the Hazelton area is made up of seven nations including the Gitanmaax, Gitanyow, Gitsegukla, Gitwangak, Glen Vowell, Hagwilget and Kispiox located through the Hazelton communities and the Kispiox Valley.
The Haisla territory is centered in Kitamaat Village and the Tsimshian territory has two distinct First Nations band communities consisting of Kitselas and Kitsumkalum in the Terrace and Thornhill areas.
The richness of the local Indigenous culture and history contributes to all our schools in a very positive way as both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners benefit from the diversity surrounding them. The School District serves a student population of approximately 4,100 students in nineteen schools including three alternate programs and a trades learning centre that encompasses dual-credit, distance learning and continuing education programs, with 800 employees (casual employees included).
The operating budget is approximately $66 million, and the geographical area covered by the district is of equivalent size to the country of Finland. The Board of Education Office is located in Terrace with Kitimat a forty-five-minute drive from the office, Kitwanga a one-hour drive, the Hazeltons one and a half hours, and Stewart three and a half hours.
Skills
Together we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners so they will have the skills and competencies they need to be productive and successful citizens in a rapidly changing world. The Teaching Vacancy:
School
- District Staff (Based at Kitwanga Elementary School), Kitwanga, BC Position
- Continuing, part-time (.200 FTE)
- First Nations Language and Culture Teacher
- ASAP. Qualifications and Experience:
Experience teaching students at all grade levels.
Working knowledge of the learning standards, curricular competencies, and core competencies within the revised BC Curriculum.
Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement individualized learning plans for with academic, social and emotional learning difficulties.
Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.
Ability to relate well with students, parents and staff members.
Committed to following the goals and strategies outlined in the school and district framework for enhanced learning.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Interested Applicants Are Required To Supply
Cover Letter
Resume
Three (3) professional references.
Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate) or eligible to obtain.
Teacher Qualification Card.
Compensation
Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $62,291 - $112,645 (based on 1.00 FTE) is in accordance with the Collective Agreement in place between the Coast Mountain Teachers' Federation and the Board of School Trustees.
$1,000 - $5,000 relocation allowances for teachers from other areas.
Isolation Allowance for our remote communities: Hazelton - $1,202, Kitwanga - $1,427, Stewart - $ 4,503 (paid over 10 months of the school year).
Benefits as per the collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health and group life insurance.
Our Vision
Learning together, realizing success for all.
Our Mission
Supporting all learners to achieve their individual success while inspiring a passion for lifelong learning
Our Goals
All students will realize their full potential
Honour and respect culture, diversity and inclusion
Facilitate well-being across Coast Mountains School District 82
For More Information � Please Contact
Kiran Bath
- Director of Human Resources, [email protected] � (250) 638-4441Penny deJong
- Human Resource Officer, [email protected] - (250) 638-4403 Or send us email at [email protected] Learning Together, Realizing Success for All
- Engage, Ignite, Empower
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