Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Indigenous Support Teaching Position
School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) has the following continuing teaching position starting for the 2024-2025 school year as follows:
Position: K-7 PE, Outdoor and Indigenous Education Support Teacher
School: Nakusp Elementary School
FTE: 1.0 Continuing
Effective: September 3, 2024
Salary Range: $63,192 - $112,685
School District 10 , in the beautiful West Kootenay region of south eastern BC is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sinixt Peoples. Were looking for an enthusiastic and creative educator and have a great team of principals/vice principals, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community for you to work alongside. School District 10's purpose is to build a collaborative community of learning, including strong academics, overall well-being, and a connection to the land, in order to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they require to navigate an ever-changing future. The successful candidate is someone who is committed to helping us achieve our purpose.
Required characteristics/ strengths include:
a) Major in Physical Education, Sport Science, Kinesiology, or Outdoor Education at the university level is desirable
b) Successful PE and Health Education teaching experience at the primary and intermediate level
c) Undergrad or postgraduate diploma or coursework in Indigenous Studies and Aboriginal Education
d) Experience and success working with Elders, Indigenous communities, and Aboriginal Education Councils
e) Experience in planning and designing engaging Indigenous education learning activities, and experience teaching the BC curriculum
f) Successful experience in teaching outdoor education and environmental education
g) Demonstrated skills and experience implementing technology to support learning and teaching
h) Successful experience integrating socio-emotional learning and self-regulation in the classroom
i) Strong interpersonal skills and strengths working in a team environment
j) Excellent classroom management skills and proven ability to engage all learners
k) Commitment to co-developing the School Growth Plan and to collaboration in organizing the school and classroom for learning
l) Exemplary use of assessment strategies that engage and foster learning
m) Strengths in teaching and engaging all learners in multi-grade classrooms which foster equity and inclusion
n) Commitment and expertise building relationships with parents and community
o) Willingness to participate in the school's extra-curricular programs is an asset
All applicants for this position should provide evidence of all areas of expertise or experience as relates to the position. Send complete application including: a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position, resume, applicable practicum reports, names of at least three professional references, and proof of a valid Teaching Certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch no later 12:00 pm (Noon), Friday, July 5, 2024. Applications can be submitted through Apply to Education or directly to the School District attention of the District Human Resources Manager by mail, or by email as below.
Mail: Human Resources Manager
PO Box 340 Email: hr@sd10.bc.ca
Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 Phone: 250-265-3638 Ext. 3301
It is recommended that applications be emailed. Only short-listed candidates with be contacted.