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K/1 Classroom Teacher

Kwakwaka’wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/Oweekeno

K’ak’ot’lats’i School · Coal Harbour, B.C.

Job description

The Kakotlatsi School is looking for an individual with strong academic and interpersonal skills who is willing to contribute to our student, school team and overall school success. This position is perfect for new teachers (looking for experience) or teachers looking to work in a caring and collaborative setting.

The Kakotlatsi School works in conjunction with the Quatsino Band Council (QBC) to provide superlative educational experiences for its members. Relocation allowance provided!

Location: Kakotlatsi School is located approximately 16 km (12 min drive) northwest of Port Hardy, BC on the Quatsino IR#18 near Coal Harbour, BC.

Please visit the listed websites in order to learn more about the wonderful attributes of the area:

http://www.visitporthardy.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75y1piudzOQ#action=share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXdtG6Z3GJM

http://porthardy.ca/visitors/our-region/attractions-amenities/

Why Kakotlatsi School?

  • Smaller class sizes compared to public system (10-15 students)
  • In-class Educational Assistants (EA) support
  • Excellent professional development opportunities (local & lower mainland)
  • Access to second level services (SLP, OT, Behaviour Specialist etc.)
  • On-site Culture & Language Teachers (assist in local FN content)
  • Competitive wages & benefits (On par with SD#85)
  • Access to classroom budgets (reimbursed with little out of pocket expenses)
  • Professional Learning Communities (PLCs events)

Please visit our partner organizations to get a better understanding of the wonderful Pro-D opportunities provided: www.fnsa.ca and www.fnesc.ca

Compensation

  • Relocation allowance available
  • Recruitment & Retention allowance
  • Salary as per SD#85 Salary Grid (Regular placement +1 Step).
  • Benefits as per QBC Group Plan (medical, dental, extended health and group life insurance)
  • Pension plan contributions matched by employer based on FTE

Qualifications: B.Ed with BC Teaching Certification or equivalent (must be eligible for BC certification). Experience working with First Nations considered an asset but not mandatory. Teachers have access to full-time culture & language staff available to assist with all cultural aspects of teaching in our school.

Additional Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience and skills teaching in both primary and intermediate levels considered an asset
  • Strong literacy and numeracy background
  • Willingness to participate in and implement school-wide initiatives and goals
  • Experience with adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the specific needs of students
  • Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
  • Experience teaching in a multi-age group setting considered an a asset
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the school improvement plan and professional development opportunities
  • Strong background in computer related skills and ability to integrate technology into the learning environment
  • Willingness to work within a team on common school-wide literacy initiatives
  • Willing to travel for professional development opportunities

Applications and Supporting Documents: This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a well-equipped, and caring environment. If you possess the qualifications please send your application with necessary documentation including details of experience, teaching credentials, and names of at least three (3) professional references to the undersigned.

Email resumes and supporting documents to kakotlatsi@rocketmail.com

Contact Information

Rob Cahill

600 Cayuse Road

Coal Harbour, BC

Canada V0N 1K0

Email: kakotlatsi@rocketmail.com

***ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED***

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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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Teach a K/1 classroom. Provide individualized and group instruction. Adapt and modify curriculum to meet student needs. Implement school-wide initiatives and goals. Collaborate with staff on the school improvement plan. Participate in professional development opportunities. Integrate technology into the learning environment. Work with culture and language staff to support cultural aspects of teaching. Contribute to school-wide literacy initiatives

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Education with BC Teaching Certification or equivalent. Must be eligible for BC teaching certification. Strong literacy and numeracy background. Strong classroom management skills. Ability to adapt and modify curriculum. Ability to provide individualized and group instruction. Strong computer-related skills and ability to integrate technology. Willingness to work collaboratively. Willingness to travel for professional development. First Nations teaching experience is considered an asset but is not mandatory. Experience teaching primary and intermediate levels is considered an asset. Experience teaching in a multi-age group setting is considered an asset

Benefits

  • Classroom budgets
  • Dental insurance
  • Employer-matched pension contributions
  • Extended health insurance
  • Group life insurance
  • In-class Educational Assistant support
  • Medical insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Recruitment and retention allowance
  • Relocation allowance
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