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#17-2026/27 - Grades K - 7 Okanagan Language Teacher

Okanagan Similkameen – School District #53

Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary · Oliver, B.C.

Job description

POSTING DATE: May 14, 2026

SCHOOL: Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School

POSITION: Grades K-7 Okanagan Language Teacher

POSTING: #17 - 2026/27

APPOINTMENT: 0.4 FTE Continuing

START DATE: September 1, 2026

Qualifications Required:

  • First Nations Language Teacher Certificate in Okanagan Language (as recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Brand (TRB)). Uncertified language teacher applications may be considered with a commitment to complete the TRB Letter of Permission;
  • recent experience teaching Okanagan language;
  • proficient in speaking and writing in Okanagan and English;
  • ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;
  • knowledge of current effective instruction and assessment practices;
  • demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level;
  • effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;
  • ability to integrate technology into educational programs.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Ongoing until the position is filled

For further information please contact the Director of Instruction, Learning and Inquiry at

(250) 498-3481 or

Please review and follow Application Guidelines on our website:

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

All interested candidates (internal and external) are invited

to apply to School District No. 53 teacher postings!

Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (link ).

Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re-engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer-initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re-engagement and employer-initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.

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 Okanagan language to students in Grades K-7. Model, teach, and foster social, emotional, and cultural awareness. Apply effective instructional and assessment practices. Work effectively within a team environment. Contribute to the professional community at the school and district levels. Integrate technology into educational programs

What you’ll need

First Nations Language Teacher Certificate in Okanagan Language recognized by the British Columbia Teacher Regulation Branch, or willingness to complete a TRB Letter of Permission. Recent experience teaching Okanagan language. Proficiency in speaking and writing Okanagan and English. Knowledge of current effective instruction and assessment practices. Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, and classroom management skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to integrate technology into educational programs

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