Description
External Teaching Vacancy
SENCOTEN Teacher On-Call
District Overview
Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.
Qualifications
Valid BC Teaching Certificate or First Nations Language Teaching Certificate
Demonstrated language proficiency in SENCOTEN
Language teacher training an asset
Knowledge of local Saanich Indigenous communities
Significant leadership experience, preferably in relation to developing and enhancing Indigenous communities and cultural awareness
Demonstrated successful experience acting as a role model for and working with Indigenous students supporting them in language development and fluency
Demonstrated proficiency in developing connections and partnerships with Indigenous communities and raising cultural awareness in school
Demonstrated strong organizational and classroom management skills
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of school and district teams
Effective communication skills, demonstrated through positive relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians and the community
Strong administrative skills to manage the ongoing documentation processing requirements associated with the Indigenous Language Program
Pursuant to the District's Special Program approval, section 42(3) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry who can demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to Indigenous culture and ancestry. (Such individuals are strongly encouraged to self-identify on their application).
To Apply
This posting is open to both internal and external candidates. External candidates can apply online via Make a Future www.makeafuture.com or send your cover letter and resume to hr_teaching@saanichschools.ca. We thank all candidates in advance for applying, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
