Intermediate (Gr 7) Teacher

Haahuupayak School Intermediate (Grade 7) fulltime teaching position 2025-26 school year

(Contact Haahuupayak School Principal: Nancy Logan Ph: )

Date: Sept 2 2025

Job Title(s): Elementary Teacher (intermediate Gr 4-7)

Number of positions available: 1.0 FTE

Job start date: Immediately

Closing date for applications: Sept 12 2025

Schedule: X Full-Time

Wage: On par with District 70 BC teacher scale starting at $64550 for CAT 5

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8am-4pm Friday: 8am-12:30pm

Haahuupayak School is an Independent School located on Tseshaht First Nation Territory in the beautiful Alberni Valley. Tseshaht First Nation is one of 14 tribes in the Nuuchahnulth Territories. The school community is nestled adjacent to the city of Port Alberni which has a population of approximately 18000.

The school has an average student enrolment of 150 (approximately 20 students per class) and delivers the current BC Curriculum to its Kindergarten to Grade 7 students. Students and teachers are supported by an Inclusion Support Teacher Learning Assistant Teacher Child and Youth Care workders and a vibrant cultural program.

At haahuupayak it is our goal to provide an education that meets educational needs of today in a manner consistent with Nuuchahnulth cultural teachings. Haahuupa means continuous teaching with care.

At haahuupayak children are guided to meet their potential while gaining knowledge and appreciation of their culture.

HAAHUUPAYAK SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Elementary (Grade 4-7) Teacher

REPORTING TO: Principal of haahuupayak School

POSITION SUMMARY

The teacher is responsible for providing quality education to elementary school aged children attending haahuupayak School.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the School policies standards governing regulations and procedures as directed by the haahuupayak Society

Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of haahuupayak School

Follows BC Curriculum and BC Performance Standards to meet BC academic standards

Prepares lesson and unit plans that meet the learning outcomes outlined in the BC curriculum

Manages classroom to be a safe learning environment

Maintains records of students academic performances utilizing a variety of informal and formal assessment tools

Prepares student Communicating Student Learning reports and facilitates parent/teacher interviews

Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual student needs and to motivate student learning.

Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities

Cooperates in team building and team work with the principal and other staff

Maintains professional development by taking courses and participating in workshops

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Education Degree and a member of the BC Teachers Regulation Branch: BC Ministry of Education

Valid First Aid Certification with CPR Level B or C endorsement an asset

EXPERIENCE

Classroom teaching student teaching internship or full-time teaching experience within a public or private school system.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Integrity (Honesty Trustworthy Professional etc.)

Ability to be open-minded and tolerant

Ability to develop and deliver BC curriculum

Knowledge of current trends in computer technology

Solid classroom management

Criminal Records Check appropriate to the Employer and the position

Current Drivers License (not a requirement)

Life style consistence with the duties and responsibilities of the position

Organized with excellent planning and development skills

Experience working within a First Nation environment

With application please provide Cover Letter Resume including 3 current references and any other supporting documents. Apply by email to:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date is: Sept 12 2025