2231 - Temporary Full-time 100 FTE - First Nations Language and Culture Teacher

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Coast Mountains School District 82 has a rich tapestry of cultures backgrounds learning styles and needs. Located in the northwest of British Columbia our school district encompasses the traditional territories of four Indigenous nations the Gitxsan the Haisla the Nisgaa 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 inKitamaatVillage 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 nonIndigenous learners benefit from the diversity surrounding them.

The School District serves a student population of approximately 4100 students in nineteen schools including threealternate programs and a trades learning centre that encompasses dualcredit distance learning and continuing education programswith 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 fortyfiveminute drive from the office Kitwanga a onehour drive the Hazeltons one and a half hours and Stewart three and a half 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 in Terrace) Terrace BC

Position Temporary fulltime 1.00 FTE) First Nations Language and Culture Teacher

Start Date ASAP until June 30 2025.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for).
• 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.
• Mustbe 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 $62291 $112645 (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.
• $1000 $5000 relocation allowances for teachers from other areas.
• Isolation Allowance for our remote communities: Hazelton $1202 Kitwanga $1427 Stewart $ 4503(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 wellbeing across Coast Mountains School District 82

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