About the role
Job Posting
Position: Elementary School Teacher
Basic Responsibilities:
Seeking an elementary teacher for a highly unique school in a rural setting in the South Okanagan. Senpaq'cin is a First Nations Authorized Primary Years Program (IB PYP) with the International Baccalaureate World School. The role of the IB-PYP teacher is to build and maintain a successful inquiry program centered around our local First Nations culture and protocols.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designing, preparing, implementing, reflecting, evaluating, and reporting learning experiences that align with BC curriculum and the IB PYP curriculum framework.
- Creating differentiated learning experiences to meet the learning needs of the students within the classroom environment.
- Providing opportunity for student-initiated action from deep exploration of inquiry lessons.
- Collaborating with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge.
- Communicating accurately, regularly and meaningfully with families of students.
- Contributing to the extracurricular programs offered within the school environment.
- Collaborating with the Okanagan Language Team to integrate First Nations language and culture into the program of inquiry and daily instructional practice where applicable.
- Willingness to understand implement trauma informed strategies to support the emotional health of the student population.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate
- PYP training or experience is an asset
- Experience working within a First Nation school or organization
- Willingness to learn the Okanagan Language alongside the students
- Valid Driver's License
Other Related Employment Information: Candiate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with others, is a solution-based problem solver and has strong organizational skills.
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:30 pm
Term of Employment: 10 month contract with the option to extend from year to year Term of Employment Short Term employment from June 22 to
Pay Rate: Based on SD 53 teacher wage scale
Deadline for Applications
Open until filled
Contact Person:
Principal - Julie Shaw principal@senpokchin.com 250-498-2019
HR Manager - Leona Baptiste lbaptiste@oib.ca 250-498-3444
Posted On
April 15, 2026
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Oliver
School/Location
Senpaq'cin School
Salary
Dependent on qualifications and experience
Employment Start Date
August 24, 2026
End Date
06/25/2027
Not the right fit? Search for Elementary Teacher jobs in Oliver
About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.
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About the role
Job Posting
Position: Elementary School Teacher
Basic Responsibilities:
Seeking an elementary teacher for a highly unique school in a rural setting in the South Okanagan. Senpaq'cin is a First Nations Authorized Primary Years Program (IB PYP) with the International Baccalaureate World School. The role of the IB-PYP teacher is to build and maintain a successful inquiry program centered around our local First Nations culture and protocols.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designing, preparing, implementing, reflecting, evaluating, and reporting learning experiences that align with BC curriculum and the IB PYP curriculum framework.
- Creating differentiated learning experiences to meet the learning needs of the students within the classroom environment.
- Providing opportunity for student-initiated action from deep exploration of inquiry lessons.
- Collaborating with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge.
- Communicating accurately, regularly and meaningfully with families of students.
- Contributing to the extracurricular programs offered within the school environment.
- Collaborating with the Okanagan Language Team to integrate First Nations language and culture into the program of inquiry and daily instructional practice where applicable.
- Willingness to understand implement trauma informed strategies to support the emotional health of the student population.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate
- PYP training or experience is an asset
- Experience working within a First Nation school or organization
- Willingness to learn the Okanagan Language alongside the students
- Valid Driver's License
Other Related Employment Information: Candiate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with others, is a solution-based problem solver and has strong organizational skills.
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:30 pm
Term of Employment: 10 month contract with the option to extend from year to year Term of Employment Short Term employment from June 22 to
Pay Rate: Based on SD 53 teacher wage scale
Deadline for Applications
Open until filled
Contact Person:
Principal - Julie Shaw principal@senpokchin.com 250-498-2019
HR Manager - Leona Baptiste lbaptiste@oib.ca 250-498-3444
Posted On
April 15, 2026
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Oliver
School/Location
Senpaq'cin School
Salary
Dependent on qualifications and experience
Employment Start Date
August 24, 2026
End Date
06/25/2027
Not the right fit? Search for Elementary Teacher jobs in Oliver
About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.