SCHOOL: Tuc el Nuit Elementary School (Home Base)

Oliver Elementary School

Okanagan Falls Elementary School

Osoyoos Elementary School POSTING: #01 - 2023/24

POSITION: Okanagan Language Teacher

APPOINTMENT: 1.0 FTE Temporary

START DATE: As Soon As Possible to June 30, 2024 Qualifications Required: First Nations Language Teaching Certificate in Okanagan Language (as recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch);

recent successful experience teaching Okanagan language;

fluent in speaking and writing in Okanagan and English;

ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;

knowledge of current 21st century pedagogy and assessment practices;

demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level;

effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;

ability to integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs; and

must have the following: First Nations Language Teaching Certificate in Okanagan language and current eligibility for Teacher Qualification Service card.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Ongoing Until Filled

For further information please contact the Assistant Superintendent at

(250) 498-3481 ext 80117 or mtoneatt@sd53.bc.ca. Please review and follow Application Guidelines on our website: Click Here

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All Interested candidates (internal and external) are invited

to apply to School District 53 teacher postings!

Teacher pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (link July 2023 Salary Grid )