K/Grade 1 Teacher

Company:  Kwakwaka’wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/Oweekeno
Location: Vancouver
Closing Date: 04-11-2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Wagalus Elementary School, Kwakiutl Band is seeking a full-time innovative, creative and dynamic KINDERGARTEN/GRADE 1 TEACHER who wants to make a positive difference for our students. The position is for one year term which may be extended. A maximum of 16 students with support of an Educational Assistant.

Wagalus School is a vibrant elementary school serves preschool to Grade 7 with approximately 40 students located in the Fort Rupert Village on the northern coast of beautiful Vancouver Island. The school provides quality and relevant educational programs and services that weaves Kwak’wala and Kwakiutl culture throughout the curriculum. Staff collaborate to meet the individual needs of our students while preparing them to be successful in the 21stCentury. The front of the school features a traditional big house that is the “heart of the school” which welcomes students, staff and visitors to our learning environment. Kwakiutl Band provides a competitive salary, pension and a health and benefits program.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor Education Degree (elementary) BC Teacher Certification

Primary teaching Experience - minimum of 3 years, preferably in a First Nations School In-depth knowledge of the new BC Ed curriculum, and other educational programs Innovative, creative, team player and resourceful Strong organizational and planning skills to accommodate multi-grades and diverse needs Experience working with First Nation children

Knowledge of literacy and numeracy programs and best practices Knowledge of DIBELS, FSA and CAT4 testing for analysis and implementation school-wide

Knowledge and experience in using of the DRUMS reporting system for BCTEA and Reciprocal Tuition,

including TRAX for data transfer/submission to the Ministry of Education, an asset Clear Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable populations. HOW TO JOIN OUR INNOVATIVE & DEDICATED TEAM

Send a completed application that includes the following:

Cover Letter, Resume

Copies of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates

B.C. Teacher Certification and copy of TQS Card, required and min. of 3 recent references

Salary: Dependent on Category and experience. Must be able to start on August 26, 2024. Attention: Edith Loring-Kuhanga, Acting Principal Wagalus Elementary School, PO Box 640, 116 Eagle Place, Port Hardy, BC V0N 1P0; Email: [email protected] Cell: 250-213-8761
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