8-12 Teacher

Mailing Address Location Address 205 Beaver Road Suite #2 Beaver Road Witset, Smithers, BC V0J 2N1 BC V0J 2N1

PHONE: 250-847-2244

Ext 611 KYAH WIGET EDUCATION SOCIETY

Job Opportunity

Title/Position: Grade 8-12 Science/Math/Outdoor Education Teacher

Location: Skyzeh Habi Yikh-ICount Employment Type: Full-time

Term: August/September 2026-June 2027

Wage: $61,643-$113,466 (Depending on experience and education, as per KWES teacher salary grid)

Hours: Monday-Friday

About the Role:

Kyah Wiget Education Society is seeking a dynamic and adaptable teacher to deliver Grades 8–12 Science, Mathematics, and Outdoor Education programming at Skyzeh Habi Yikh. This role emphasizes hands-on, experiential, and land-based learning, supporting students through flexible, student-centered approaches that reflect community values, culture, and real-world application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction in Science and Mathematics using multi-grade and differentiated approaches
• Develop and implement hands-on, experiential, and land-based learning opportunities
• Plan and facilitate outdoor and community-based learning experiences
• Support diverse learners, including those with gaps in foundational skills or alternative learning pathways
• Use inquiry-based, project-based, and applied learning strategies
• Ensure student safety and well-being in both classroom and outdoor environments
• Maintain organized and effective learning environments, including equipment and resources
• Build positive, respectful, and culturally responsive relationships with students, families, and community
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to whole-school programming and team meetings
• Maintain accurate student records, assessment, attendance, and reporting
• Participate in professional development and ongoing reflective practice

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with Indigenous learners and communities in a respectful and culturally responsive way
• Understanding of Wet'suwet'en culture, history, and community context (or willingness to learn)
• Strong relationship-building skills, especially with students who may be disengaged or at risk
• Experience supporting diverse learners through flexible, student-centered approaches
• Ability to design meaningful, relevant learning experiences grounded in student voice and choice
• Experience with multi-grade or multi-level instruction
• Experience incorporating experiential and/or land-based learning
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a dynamic environment
• Physical ability to participate in outdoor and land-based programming
• Knowledge of BC graduation requirements and assessment practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Member in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch
• Valid BC Teaching Certificate
• Valid BC Driver's License (Class 5 required; Class 4 preferred)

Additional Requirements:

• Criminal Record Check required
• First Aid considered an asset

Only applicants short-listed will be contacted.

Please include “Grade 8-12 Science/Math/Outdoor Education” in the subject line. Individuals interested in this teaching opportunity are invited to submit a letter of application and resume to:

Human Resources

Suite#2, 205 Beaver Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N1

This job is classed under Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.

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