Description
Elementary Teacher: Ditidaht Community School
January 6, 2025 until June 2025 and Beyond
Are you looking for an adventure?
Do you want to be part of a team of educators who are committed to high levels of learning for all students?
Do you plan highly engaging lessons and possess a passion for your craft?
Are you looking for an outdoor living adventure in a pristine setting?
If you answered Yes! to these questions, you just might be the right person to fill an exciting
Elementary Teaching position at Ditidaht Community School.
Ditidaht Community School is located on the Traditional Territory of the Ditidaht First Nation at Nitinaht Lake: a semi-remote community accessible by logging roads - approximately one and a half hours by gravel road from Port Alberni and one hour by gravel road from Lake Cowichan on beautiful Vancouver Island. The community of Nitinaht has a population of approximately 225 with 42 students registered at Ditidaht Community School in Kindergarten through to grade 12.
Ditidaht Community School is seeking a dynamic educator who is curious and eager to make a difference in the lives of students. At DCS, we go above and beyond to ensure all students are learning, challenges are problems to solve, and collectively we create a school culture where students come first. The successful candidate will be professionally dedicated and reliable. Our four-day school week requires staff to create a rigorous program, and also allows for scheduled business day appointments in town.
Education is an extremely important aspect of Ditidaht culture. Ditidaht Community School is governed by the Ditidaht Education Authority: a group of dedicated community members who guide the direction of the school to ensure that it reflects the goals of the Ditidaht First Nation. Ditidaht Community School is certified through the First Nations School Association's external assessment process. The school currently follows the learning outcomes required for graduation by the Ministry of Education ensuring that students may be considered for the provincial Dogwood graduation certificate. Ditidaht Community School seeks to respectfully guide each student through their educational journey and help them develop life goals by providing them with excellence in both academic and cultural education.
Please check out the following to learn more about Ditidaht First Nation and Ditidaht Community School:
Student videos with N'we Jinan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWv4K06wBzI and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viuhYTEvbe0).
Facebook page Ditidaht Community School'
learnditidaht.ca
Position Summary
Our mixed K-2 class currently has 8 students. We are seeking a committed educator with experience using early literacy and early numeracy best practices to foster the ongoing development of these curious learners. A core value of DCS is also to promote social emotional learning and ensure all of our interactions are made through a trauma-informed lens. If you are adventurous, flexible, committed to quality, and passionate in teaching, this position has a lot to offer you.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive wages matching SD 70's Salary Scale
Housing and moving allowance provided
Benefits package & RRSP matching program
Opportunities for professional development
Contract completion incentive
Team-oriented, collaborative work environment
Application Process
Preference will be given to teachers with a demonstrated record of building trusting relationships with students. Please submit your resume, three references, as well as copies of your TQS and BC Ministry of Education Teacher Certificate Cards to Principal Rob Tardif at tardifr@ditidahtschool.ca
Deadline for applications is 4:00pm on December 13, 2024 .
For further information about this position please contact Ditidaht Community School Principal, Rob Tardif, at (250) 745-3223.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those applicants who are under consideration will be contacted.
