MERRITT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY & MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL

0.35 FTE Temporary part-time (Okanagan Language) nsyilxcen Language****Instructor at Merritt Secondary, beginning September 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026.

0.35 FTE Temporary part-time (Okanagan Language) nsyilxcen Language****Instructor at Merritt Central Elementary, beginning September 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a speaker of the nsyilxcen**** Language. __
• Possess a First Nations Language teacher certificate for nsyilxcen Language or be eligible for this certificate.
• Have a good understanding of Syilx culture.
• Training and experience working with grade-level students.
• Experience with adapting materials, resources, assessments and learning outcomes for student needs.
• Valid BC Teaching certificate or eligible for Letter of Permission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A commitment to supporting a variety of learning needs.
• Experience/training in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students.
• Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Committed to working as a member of a school team in support of students.

School District 58 is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population.

Nicola-Similkameen School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications to increase the number of Indigenous staff to be more representative of the learners we serve.

The starting annual salary for this full-time teacher position ranges from $64,664 - $112,806, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Interested applicants should visit our district website at www.sd58.bc.ca, which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2026

Teachers interested in further information regarding this position should contact the District Principal – Indigenous Education, Angela McIvor, at 250-315-1111 or email: amcivor@365.sd58.bc.ca

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Posted On

April 22, 2026 06:01 AM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

May 05, 2026 04:00 PM PST/PDT

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Job Type

Part Time, Contract/Term

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Merritt

School/Location

Merritt Secondary School

Merritt Central Elementary

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Salary

$64,664 - $112,806

Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

End Date

12/18/2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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