School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Tsmsyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert.Currentlywe have one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site and one on reserve school (Hartley Bay, K-12). Our student population is approximately 2,000 students, 62% ofwhichare aboriginal. Our small community boasts an excellent recreation facility (ice arena, swimming pool and gymnasium), an 18-hole golf course, racquet centre, tennis court, museum and a 700-seat performing art centre. School District No. 52 is an exhilarating place to work where new ideas and opportunities are embraced. School District No. 52 has often been described as cutting edge in terms of instruction and assessment practices and is well known for theforward thinkingwork of the Aboriginal Education and Support Services Department and their initiative and involvement in many projects. School District No. 52 has the following opportunity:SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 52 (PRINCE RUPERT)TEACHING POSITIONSPosting 2024-90Applications are invited for the following teaching positions in School District #52 (Prince Rupert).Generic Qualifications (All Vacancies)The following qualifications are generic and necessary to all teaching positions in School District #52 (Prince Rupert). Applicants must have: a certificate of qualification issued under the Teachers Act; a Bachelor of Education or equivalent; a thorough knowledge and understanding of local Indigenous culture, history and communities; willingness to integrate appropriate Indigenous content and resources into educational programs; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated strong classroom management skills; willingness to integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs; the demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with teaching and non-teaching staff and parents/guardians; be willing to work collaboratively on a team that is committed to the principles of a learner-focused education system; willingness to work collaboratively toward improving student achievement by actively supporting the strategies and structures in the School Improvement Plans, the District (Aboriginal Education) Partnership Agreement, and the District Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (formerly known as the Achievement Plan)DISTRICT INDIGENOUS EDUCATION1. Continuing, part-time (0.8 f.t.e.) effective September 1, 2024. Initial assignment as a District Elementary Smalgyax Teacher.Necessary qualifications include: Bachelor of Education (elementary) or equivalent academic qualification; Recent successful experience at the elementary level; Willingness to work and collaborate as part of a team to coordinate and develop initiatives at the elementary level; Willingness to support Indigenous Learners success, Indigenous understanding across the curriculum and emotional learning/self-regulation of Indigenous Learners; The ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team using effective time management skills;Note: This position is funded through the Aboriginal 1.31 budget. As per Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to qualified teachers of Indigenous ancestry.