Gitksen West Secondary School Society Located in Gitwangak First Nation, BC
Home Economics & Textiles Teacher Job Posting
About Us
Gitksen West Secondary School is a brand-new, state-of-the-art high school serving the Gitwangak, Gitsegukla and Gitanyow First Nations. We provide a safe, inclusive, and culturally rich learning environment that blends academic excellence with Sim'algyax and Gitksen language, culture, and traditions. Our modern facilities include specialized classrooms for science, arts, and trades, a full commercial kitchen for nutrition programs and culinary studies, a gymnasium, and a track and sports field. Students have opportunities for dual credit, work experience, leadership and sports academies, while staff benefit from a collaborative and innovative professional environment. Join us and make a direct impact on the education, well-being, and cultural development of our students.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Secondary Home Economics and Textiles courses aligned with the B.C. Curriculum (e.g., Food Studies, Nutrition, Textiles, Family Studies, Life Skills).
- Teach practical skills such as cooking, food safety, meal planning, budgeting, sewing, textile construction, and design.
- Integrate Sim'algyax language and Gitksen cultural knowledge into lessons, including traditional food preparation, harvesting, preservation, and regalia/textile work where appropriate.
- Promote healthy living, wellness, and life skills that support student independence and well-being.
- Provide opportunities for project-based and experiential learning, including community-based and land-based education.
- Assess and monitor student progress; provide feedback, grades, and written reports.
- Support students' intellectual, social, and emotional development.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate project-based learning, particularly when weaving Sim'algyax and Gitksen culture into their curriculum.
- Participate in school activities, committees, professional development, extra-curricular activities
Qualifications - Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education
- BC Teacher Certification
- Experience teaching Home Economics and/or Textiles at the secondary level.
- Two (2) years of experience with First Nations students and culturally responsive teaching
- Ability to maintain a safe food preparation and textiles learning environment (FoodSafe certification considered an asset).
- Strong knowledge of 21st-century, project-based learning and teaching strategies
- Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills
- Team player with creativity and innovation in lesson planning
- Participation in school events, extra-curricular activities, and occasional field trips
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Salary & Benefits: GWSSS provides its employees with a competitive salary (based on SD82 wage grid) dependent on category and years of experience (ie. Cat. 5 with 5 years of experience: $79,364), moving loan subsidy, and full group health benefits, including pension, life insurance, and dental coverage.
Why Join Us?
If you are a bold educational leader ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and help build a school that will inspire generations to come. For more information and to submit an application that includes Cover Letter, CV, Philosophy of Education, copy of credentials and references by Friday March 13, 2026 (12pm) to:
Edith Loring-Kuhanga, B. Ed., M. Ed. Leadership & Governance Consultant; Email: consultant@gwsss.ca
