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ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

Gitksan/Wet’suwet’en

Gitwangak Education Society · Kitwanga, B.C.

Job description

GITWANGAK ADULT SCHOOL – JOB POSTING

ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

Gitwangak Education Society (GES) invites teacher applications/resumes for a full-time adult education teacher for Gitwangak Adult School.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate

Related Experience:

· Promote high expectations and academic achievement for all students in a safe and nurturing environment

· Recent successful adult education teaching experience; grades 10-12; Adult dogwood

· Employment readiness

· Coordinate adult education programs, culture programs, and training

· Differentiates curriculum expectations and teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students

· Ability to engage students in a positive learning environment.

· Manage student behaviour in the classroom incorporating school-wide rules and discipline policy

· Experience and ability to integrate Gitxsan culture / language into the curriculum

· Experience and knowledge with special needs students

· Be a team player and work with all staff in a positive manner and provide support as needed

· Exceptional inter-personal skills and particularly those related to parent/community involvement

We are focused on the growth of programming in our school so that our young people who have not graduated can complete the Adult Dogwood and continue on into post-secondary education to become confident, self-reliant, and knowledgeable Gitxsan people who will excel in two worlds.

Annual Salary: $63,513 and is dependent on experience

Closing Date: July 31, 2026 or until the position is filled.

Start Date: August 24, 2026

Mail/ e-mail cover letter, resume, BC Teaching Certificate, 3 references, and supporting documents to:

Lillian Gogag, Executive Director

P.O. Box 280

Kitwanga, BC. V0J 2A0

Email for more information or to send your resume: executivedirector@gitwangakeducation.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220) 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.

Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare subject material for presentation to students according to an approved curriculum
  • Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies
  • Assign and correct homework
  • Prepare, administer and correct tests
  • Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students and discuss results with parents and school officials

Usual requirements

  • Teachers of academic subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences.
  • Teachers of vocational or technical subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is usually preceded by specialized training or experience in the subject.
  • Instructors of trades in Quebec require completion of an apprenticeship training program and industry or trade certification.
  • Department heads usually require several years of teaching experience.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Promote high expectations and academic achievement in a safe and nurturing environment. Teach adult education for grades 10-12 and Adult Dogwood programming. Support employment readiness. Coordinate adult education, culture programs, and training. Differentiate curriculum expectations and teaching strategies. Engage students in a positive learning environment. Manage classroom student behavior according to school-wide rules and discipline policies. Integrate Gitxsan culture and language into the curriculum. Support students with special needs. Collaborate positively with staff and provide support as needed. Engage with parents and the community

What you’ll need

Valid British Columbia Teaching Certificate. Recent successful adult education teaching experience. Experience teaching grades 10-12 and Adult Dogwood programming. Experience and ability to integrate Gitxsan culture and language into the curriculum. Experience and knowledge working with students with special needs. Ability to work collaboratively with staff. Exceptional interpersonal skills, particularly for parent and community involvement

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