Description
School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) has the following teaching position for the 2024-2025 school year as follows:
Position: K-7 Outdoor and Indigenous Education Support Teacher
School : Nakusp Elementary School
FTE: 0.3 Temporary
Effective : As soon as possible - June 30, 2025
Salary Range : $63,192 - $112,685
School District 10, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sinixt Peoples. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative educator and have a great team of principals/vice principals, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community for you to work alongside. School District 10's purpose is to build a collaborative community of learning, including strong academics, overall well-being, and a connection to the land, in order to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they require to navigate an ever-changing future. The successful candidate is someone who is committed to helping us achieve our purpose.
Required characteristics/ strengths include:
a) Undergrad or postgraduate diploma or coursework in Indigenous Studies and Aboriginal Education would be an asset
b) Interest in engaging and learning from local Elders, Indigenous communities, and Aboriginal Education Councils
c) Experience in planning and designing engaging Indigenous education learning activities, and experience teaching the BC curriculum would be an asset
d) A keen interest and passion for teaching outdoor and environmental education
e) Demonstrated skills and experience implementing technology to support learning and teaching
f) Successful experience integrating socio-emotional learning and self-regulation in the classroom
g) Strong interpersonal skills and strengths working in a team environment
h) Excellent classroom management skills and proven ability to engage all learners
i) Commitment to co-developing the School Growth Plan and to collaboration in organizing the school and classroom for learning
j) Commitment and expertise building relationships with parents and community
