Continuing Nuxalk Language & Culture Teaching Position (0.5 FTE)
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School District #49 (Central Coast)
Posting # T344-26/27
April 24, 2026
SirAlexander****MackenzieSchool
ContinuingNuxalk****Language******&CultureTeachingPosition(Grades8-12)(0.5****FTE)****
**
September**1,**2026
**Internal/External ****__ **
School District #49 (Central Coast) is accepting applications from teachers with a demonstrated commitment to developing a positive student-centered learning environment. Interested teachers who are certified or who are eligible to become certified by the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch are invited to apply.
Under the direction of the school principal and working closely with the Indigenous Education Team, your responsibility will be to:
- plan, implement and coordinate Cultural and Art programming in all 8-12 classes throughout the District;
- provide culturally relevant activities and dynamic cultural presentations to students;
- plan, implement and coordinate district and school cultural events to increase the cultural competency of staff;
- work collaboratively with all teachers to infuse Nuxalk Knowledge into the curriculum;
- work collaboratively with staff on cultural program development;
- network with Nuxalk community members, i.e. Elders, Staltmc and other knowledge keepers;
- provide recommendations and support regarding Indigenous healing and wellness to increase the District's capacity in Indigenous ways of being;
- demonstrate competence in traditional and contemporary Nuxalk culture;
- demonstrate knowledge of First Nations instructional strategies;
- provide sound knowledge of technologies and their educational application;
- demonstrate sound knowledge of intervention skills for behavior and cognitive difficulties;
- be able to work and interact positively and proactively with other teaching and support staff, Nuxalk Elders and the Nuxalk community at large.
A regular work plan will be established weekly in consultation with the Coordinator of Indigenous Education. You will be directly responsible to the Principal of Sir Alexander Mackenzie School.
Candidates are expected to have:
- Knowledge of effective teaching practices and current BC curriculum;
- Willingness to work with grade levels including 8-12;
- Experience in working with First Nations Education;
- Membership in the B.C. College of Teachers;
- Experience in a cross cultural environment;
- Ability and commitment to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents and community;
- Be willing to submit to a criminal record check.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Experience in teaching First Nation students;
- Nuxalk ancestry.
The annual salary range for this position is $72,983 to $126,238 (which includes retention & recruitment allowance).
Applications containing details of education, relevant experience and references are being accepted until 4PM on May 11, 2026 and should be submitted to:
Mr. Peter Tallio
Coordinator, Indigenous Education
PO Bag 130 Hagensborg, BC V0T 1H0
Phone: (250) 982-2691 Fax: (250) 982-2319
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Posted On
April 24, 2026 02:47 PM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
May 11, 2026 04:00 PM PST/PDT
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Hagensborg
School/Location
Sir Alexander MacKenzie Secondary School
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Salary
$72,983-$126,238
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
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- Cover Letter
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Continuing Nuxalk Language & Culture Teaching Position (0.5 FTE)
About the role
School District #49 (Central Coast)
Posting # T344-26/27
April 24, 2026
SirAlexander****MackenzieSchool
ContinuingNuxalk****Language******&CultureTeachingPosition(Grades8-12)(0.5****FTE)****
**
September**1,**2026
**Internal/External ****__ **
School District #49 (Central Coast) is accepting applications from teachers with a demonstrated commitment to developing a positive student-centered learning environment. Interested teachers who are certified or who are eligible to become certified by the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch are invited to apply.
Under the direction of the school principal and working closely with the Indigenous Education Team, your responsibility will be to:
- plan, implement and coordinate Cultural and Art programming in all 8-12 classes throughout the District;
- provide culturally relevant activities and dynamic cultural presentations to students;
- plan, implement and coordinate district and school cultural events to increase the cultural competency of staff;
- work collaboratively with all teachers to infuse Nuxalk Knowledge into the curriculum;
- work collaboratively with staff on cultural program development;
- network with Nuxalk community members, i.e. Elders, Staltmc and other knowledge keepers;
- provide recommendations and support regarding Indigenous healing and wellness to increase the District's capacity in Indigenous ways of being;
- demonstrate competence in traditional and contemporary Nuxalk culture;
- demonstrate knowledge of First Nations instructional strategies;
- provide sound knowledge of technologies and their educational application;
- demonstrate sound knowledge of intervention skills for behavior and cognitive difficulties;
- be able to work and interact positively and proactively with other teaching and support staff, Nuxalk Elders and the Nuxalk community at large.
A regular work plan will be established weekly in consultation with the Coordinator of Indigenous Education. You will be directly responsible to the Principal of Sir Alexander Mackenzie School.
Candidates are expected to have:
- Knowledge of effective teaching practices and current BC curriculum;
- Willingness to work with grade levels including 8-12;
- Experience in working with First Nations Education;
- Membership in the B.C. College of Teachers;
- Experience in a cross cultural environment;
- Ability and commitment to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents and community;
- Be willing to submit to a criminal record check.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Experience in teaching First Nation students;
- Nuxalk ancestry.
The annual salary range for this position is $72,983 to $126,238 (which includes retention & recruitment allowance).
Applications containing details of education, relevant experience and references are being accepted until 4PM on May 11, 2026 and should be submitted to:
Mr. Peter Tallio
Coordinator, Indigenous Education
PO Bag 130 Hagensborg, BC V0T 1H0
Phone: (250) 982-2691 Fax: (250) 982-2319
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Posted On
April 24, 2026 02:47 PM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
May 11, 2026 04:00 PM PST/PDT
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Hagensborg
School/Location
Sir Alexander MacKenzie Secondary School
+ Show more
Salary
$72,983-$126,238
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
Apply
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About BC Public Schools
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