Employment Opportunity
Primary Teacher
Nagwuntl’oo School is currently seeking applications for a Primary Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The school is on Ulkatcho First Nation Territory, Anahim Lake, B.C.
Ulkatcho, is a First Nation of Dakelh, Tsilhqot’in and Nuxalk ancestry whose offices are in Anahim Lake BC on the Western edge of the Chilcotin District. We are 320 kilometres west of Williams Lake, and 135 kilometres east of Bella Coola. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy our region: Surrounded by the Rainbow Mountain Range, and home to excellent fishing lakes, wildlife tours guided horseback trip and hiking, and snowmobiling in the winter.
Our small community of Anahim Lake, and the surrounding area has a population of approximately 1500 people. Ulkatcho First Nation membership is 1100, with 500 living on reserve in the community.
The responsibilities and expectation of the Primary teacher
- Be a great communicator who perseveres when faced with challenges.
- Build collaborative and effective relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Previous experience in a First Nations community
- Possess solid instructional skills and be capable of delivering BC Ministry of Education curriculum in a responsive manner.
- Be flexible, patience and student focus.
- Willingness to become involved in extra curricular activities.
- Foster a dynamic classroom engaging students where they learn as proud Ulkatchot’en children, building their confidence and expertise in a variety of ways.
- Provide supervision and classroom management.
- Provide direction to the classroom assistant.
- Establish and modify Independent educational programs.
- Exceptional problem-solving strategies
- Energetic and motivated to perform the responsibilities of this position.
- Excellent record keeping and filing.
- To develop and maintain effective educational programs within his/her school and to promote the improvement of teaching and learning within his/her school.
- Keep informed of developments by attending seminars, workshops, etc.
Accountability:
This person reports to and works under the principal of Nagwuntl’oo School.Other Information needed
- Clear Vulnerable Criminal Record Check
- Bachelor of Education
- B.C. certified teacher or the ability to obtain B.C. certification.
- Cover letter and Resume
- 3 References
Ulkatcho First Nations provide:
- Health Benefits, pension plan
How to Apply:
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Please email your resume and cover letter to educationdirector@ulkatcho.ca. Please include “Primary Teacher” in the subject line. Or drop off at the reception counter at the band office. Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting Date: September 5, 2024