Teacher

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 ‘Namagis 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 Kwakwakʼwawk 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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