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Gitksan/Wet’suwet’en

Gitwangak Education Society · Kitwanga, B.C.

Job description

Wilp Si Wilaxsinsxwhl Simgigyet (Chiefs House of Learning), Gitwangak

POSITIONS: INTERMEDIATE TEACHER Grade 4 to 7 and PRIMARY TEACHER: K-3

Qualifications:

· BC Teaching Certificate

· 3-5 years of teaching experience

· Gitxsan language and culture knowledge an asset

· Ability to incorporate First Nations content across the curriculum

· Land based projects across the curriculum throughout the year are fundamental

· Criminal Record Check mandatory

Related Experience:

· Experience teaching multi grade classrooms

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

· Experience with Read Well, Nelson Literacy, Jump Math and Math Makes Sense

· Knowledge and experience with Acadience and CAT 2 Assessment tools

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

· Excellent behaviour management strategies

· Team approach to working with colleagues, educational assistants, and support staff

· Excellent inter-personal skills when engaging parents, community members, and elders in residence

· Ability to create on the land experiences in a safe manner

· Land based projects ensure the curriculum is relevant and focused on the student’s language and culture

Deadline for Application: JULY 31, 2026

Wage: starting at $63,513 and is dependent upon experience

Start Date: August 24, 2026

Complete application package includes: a resume, a cover letter, 3 recent work references, and copies of degree or certificates.

Lillian Gogag, Executive Director, P.O. Box 280, Kitwanga, BC V0J 2A0

executivedirector@gitwangakeduca tion.ca

About this occupation

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.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
  • Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
  • Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
  • Assign and correct homework
  • Prepare, administer and correct tests

Usual requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in education is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
  • Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
  • A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.

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What you’ll do

Teach primary grades K-3. Set high expectations and support academic achievement in a safe, nurturing environment. Incorporate First Nations content, language, and culture across the curriculum. Develop and deliver land-based projects and on-the-land learning experiences. Differentiate curriculum expectations and teaching strategies. Manage classroom behaviour effectively. Collaborate with colleagues, educational assistants, and support staff. Engage parents, community members, and elders

What you’ll need

BC Teaching Certificate required. 3-5 years of teaching experience. Criminal Record Check mandatory. Experience teaching multigrade classrooms. Knowledge of Gitxsan language and culture is an asset. Ability to incorporate First Nations content across the curriculum. Experience with Read Well, Nelson Literacy, Jump Math, and Math Makes Sense. Knowledge and experience with Acadience and CAT 2 assessment tools. Excellent behaviour management and interpersonal skills

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