Located in the Fraser Canyon, directly across from the breathtaking Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Provincial Park, Stein Valley Nlakapamux School, (SVNS), in Lytton, BC, is currently looking for a full-time Primary Teacher. SVNS is a well-established, K4 to Grade 12, Independent School centrally located in the Fraser Canyon, 3 hours from Vancouver and Kelowna, and 2 hours from Kamloops. We are an innovative school that weaves Nlakapamux culture and language with place-based learning opportunities; students attend hunting and fishing camps, harvest local medicinal plants, and are given the history of sacred spots throughout the territory. They are also provided with regular NlhakapamuhhchEEn language classes that combine outdoor and indoor education. With a low teacher to student ratio, our staff work collaboratively to ensure success for all our students.

SVNS provides its employees with a moving loan subsidy, full group health, dental, pension and life benefits, subsidized rental housing and the teaching pay scale follows the local public school wage grid. Our unique school year starts at the beginning of August, with four semesters that are based on the seasons. Each semester is nine or ten weeks with a 2 or 3 week break in between. Our team of teachers, support staff, board members, and community members focus on student success by providing a meaningful quality educational program.

Employment Qualifications:

- BC Teacher Certification

- Teaching Experience: minimum of 1 year, preferably in a First Nations School

- In-depth knowledge of the new BC Ed curriculum, and other educational programs

- Innovative, creative, team player and resourceful

- Motivational and behavioural techniques

- Strong organizational and planning skills to accommodate multi-grades and diverse needs

- Experience working with First Nation children

- Clear Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable populations

How to Join Our Innovated and Dedicated Team:

Send a completed application that includes:

- Cover Letter, Resume, B.C. Certification and copy of TQS Card, required - Minimum of 3 recent References

Attention : Merle Hubbard, School Principal, PO Bag 300, Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0

Phone: 250-455-2522; Email: principal@svns.ca; website: />