Duties & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Believes that a positive, inclusive, and caring rapport with students is foundational to learning.

• Plans and delivers engaging, differentiated lessons across Grade 8/9 subject areas, meeting the diverse learning needs of all students.

• Works as part of a team to modify curricular benchmarks to meet the learning goals of students with diverse needs.

• Creates and incorporates classroom management practices that are inclusive, restorative, and responsive to the social-emotional needs of adolescent learners.

• Integrates culturally relevant subject matter, values, and vocabulary into curriculum delivery in consultation with the community.

• Supports students in developing the academic skills, self-regulation, and life skills needed for successful transition into senior secondary.

• Is a self-starter who is keen to learn about and participate in local community life.

• Willing to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and the community.

• Knowledgeable about the role and use of technology in supporting learning at the junior secondary level.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to develop strong, trusting rapport with teenage learners.

• Solid content knowledge across BC Grade 8/9 subject areas.

• Ability to plan and implement engaging, differentiated lessons suited to the junior secondary years.

• Deep understanding of adolescent development, identity formation, and the social-emotional needs of students aged 13–15.

• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow teachers, education assistants, and support staff.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong critical and creative thinking skills.

• Adaptability and independence.

• Inquiry learning mindset.

• Makes evidence-based decisions about student learning and progress.

• Ability to support students holistically through the particular challenges of early adolescence in a small, community-based setting.

BC Curriculum Integration with Cultural Learning and First Peoples Principles of Learning

Land-Based and Culturally Responsive Teaching

Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centred Practice

Relationship-Centred Practice

Assessment and Planning

Requirements:

• Valid BC Teaching Certificate with certification in good standing through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) — mandatory prior to start date.

• Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector screening (required before start date).

• Demonstrated training or practice in trauma-informed and/or healing-centred pedagogy.

• Experience working in an Indigenous school is preferred.

• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to reconciliation and to working respectfully within Tāłtān community values and protocols.

• Priority consideration will be given to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants.

Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime offers:

• Salary based on the Kitimat/Stikine SD#87 salary grid, with recognition of experience in Canadian accredited schools.

• Subsidized furnished housing available at very low cost.

• Moving allowance of $1,000 to relocate to Iskut.

• 10-month teaching contract for new hires, with possibility of renewal.

• World-class outdoor activities — lakes, mountains, fishing, hiking, and more.

• Opportunities to learn and engage with Tāłtān culture and people.

• A deeply supportive Tāłtān community school environment rooted in shared purpose.

• Ongoing professional development in Indigenous pedagogy and trauma-informed practice.

• Meaningful relationships with families and a tight-knit school community in a stunning natural setting.

Ready to join our community?

This position is open until filled — we encourage you to apply early. Submit a resume and cover letter, with a brief statement describing your approach to culturally responsive, trauma-informed teaching in the primary years. We warmly welcome applications that speak honestly to your journey, your relationship to Indigenous education, and what draws you to Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime.

If you are interested in working, learning, and growing at Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime, please send your resume, cover letter and 3 references to:

Education Manager: jolenehawkins@iskut.org

Principal: rosehodwitz@iskut.org

Hiring Coordinator: ann@okimaw.com

Posted On

April 20, 2026 05:26 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Job Open To

Management & Professionals

City

Iskut

School/Location

Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime