Description
FTE: 1.0
Start date: August 28, 2024
Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation is seeking a student-focused, team-oriented grades 8 to 12 teacher to provide a highly successful learning experience for our students for the 2024/2025 school year. This teacher would be a flexible, outgoing, positive professional who would teach a variety of high school courses. The successful candidate would collaborate with the high school team to teach a broad range of courses (for graduation).
Kitasoo Community School is a bright, modern, and spacious, Indigenous K4 to grade 12 school located in the beautiful village of Klemtu on the Pacific Central Coast of British Columbia. We have a new library and active culture, language, and stewardship programs. We offer small classes, scheduled prep time per week, professional development opportunities, an inclusive learning environment, a comfortable, a well-appointed subsidized teacherage, benefits and travel expenses. Please see our website: https://kitasooschool.ca
Klemtu is surrounded by pristine wilderness in the Great Bear Rainforest. Wildlife abounds, from eagles to bears, sea otters to sea lions and whales. Kayak on the weekends (with one of the school's six boats), canoe on the nearby lake (in a community canoe), or hike through old-growth forests. Applicants who enjoy participating in outdoor activities will truly enjoy this position and all it has to offer.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:
BC Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Education (or higher)
The ability and energy to work with multi-age groups and meet the needs of students with a range of learning styles and abilities using a variety of teaching strategies
Actively work closely with staff in a team-oriented approach to teaching and learning
Ability to embed local Indigenous culture and ways of knowing into teaching practices
An interest in outdoor land-based education
Strong classroom management skills
Communication and interpersonal skills: ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner
High standards of professional conduct and professional excellence; effective and innovative practice; lifelong learning and personal/ professional growth
Job Duties:
Teach a range of secondary courses in high school grades.
Plan and implement the re-designed BC Curriculum.
Communicate with students, and parents/guardians.
Work with colleagues as part of a collaborative team.
Use assessment, diagnosis and intervention techniques for students who experience learning difficulties.
Implementing and support students in outdoor, place-based lessons in the Great Bear Rainforest.
Salary and Benefits
Salary range $65, 494.00 115,692 per annum, based upon education and experience (based upon the School District No. 49 Central Coast Teachers' Salary Grid)
Medical, dental, extended health and group life insurance benefits plans
Pension available
Moving expenses provided
Well-appointed teacherage accommodation provided for a minimal monthly cost ($400), utilities included except internet ($50 allotment/month)
Friendly, collaborative work environment
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit:
A cover letter,
Resume, including three current references,
BC teaching credentials and certification,
Reference letter(s), and
Teaching evaluation(s).
New teachers welcome. Applicants must undergo Criminal Record Check.
Apply directly to Principal of Kitasoo Community School at adminassistant@kitasooschool.ca with Subject: High School Teaching Position.
Resume, cover letter, teaching qualifications included. Optional, but preferred: teaching evaluations, practicum reports, reference letters, transcripts, etc.
For further information regarding this position, please contact 250-839-2300, ext. 202 (school).
Application deadline is Open Until Filled.
