Located within the uncensored territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan. Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches. The OKIB Offers a Welcoming Team Environment And a Rewarding Job Experience. You Can Expect a Supportive Work Environment And a Total Compensation Package Which Includes

3 Weeks' Vacation Pay (scheduled on school closure dates)

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Employer Matched Pension Plan

15 Statutory Holidays

Paid Winter Holiday Break

Cultural Leave

Discounted Silver Star lift passes

Retention Bonuses after years of service

15 Paid Sick Days

Paid Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Start Date: September 2026

Deadline for applications: July 31, 2026

Successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references

Ensuring the future through cultural, social and economic development

Job Summary
The Teacher will provide a variety of experiences that foster the child's aesthetic and artistic development, emotional, social, and cultural development, intellectual and physical development. It is important to value the contributions and needs of the parents and to work in partnership with them to provide a meaningful educational program.

REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports to the Vice Principal.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with fellow teachers on Smart Goals, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Intervention Plans (IBPs), Safety Plans, attendance, report cards, and interim reports

Curriculum development and delivery following BC Curricular Content and Competencies as set out by the Ministry of Education for BC

Complete and adhere to yearly overviews submitted to school Vice Principal

Manage time between grade specific instruction and class combined instruction

Assist and team teach in other classes as well as with Language and Culture programming, as needed

Identify ways to help and support student learning through intervention strategies

Prepare and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP's) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBP's), maintain records and progress reports





Continually assess student progress and make recommendations for program changes, ensuring IEP goals are met

Ensure students work and corrections are complete and assist students in meeting deadlines; follow up on work missed due to absences

Classroom supervision and management and supervise field trips and other supervision duties as required

Develop and deliver unit plans inclusive of syilx/sqilxw knowledge and land-based learning when applicable and appropriate

Implement a student-centered learning program which enhances the explicit programs our school delivers

Implement positive discipline when required, conflict management of student incidents

All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties

Perform other duties as required

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Complete student report cards and interim reports using school-wide format

Complete formalized and standardized testing, including progress monitoring when applicable

Collaborate with fellow teachers to develop Smart Goals, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and Safety Plans for students, and adhere to them

Attend regular staff meetings and team-based meetings

Must attend nsyilxcen language classes for school staff with a willingness to learn

Attend all school-based Professional Development Days as directed

Ensure attendance is taken daily and document daily notes

Keep informed of current trends in the treatment of children with special needs

Follow all guidelines as outlined in the Cultural Immersion School Handbooks

Complete other required reports such as First Aid reports and Incident Reports, etc.

Communicate regularly with parents to discuss student behaviours and progress in a timely manner, both challenges and growth

Be ready, willing, and able to physically attend work during school closures (regular school day)





Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies and procedures

All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
You have education, experience, or an equivalent combination may be considered. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, have a willingness to contribute to a team and an excellent communicator.

Education

Bachelor of Education, or equivalent

Valid BC teaching certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch

Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain

Valid BC driver's license, class 5 and reliable vehicle

Experience

Demonstrated ability to teach at an elementary level

Ability to teach split classes and team teach all classes within the school (grades K4-G7)

Experience working with First Nations preferred

Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)

Possesses cultural appropriateness and sensitivity towards OKIB and Community

Demonstrate knowledge of the content being taught

Plan for meaningful instruction, using BC curriculum content and competencies using a variety of instructional strategies

Identify and use a variety of relevant learning resources

Create a classroom environment conducive to student learning, and understanding of learner differences

Establish respectful and empathetic relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Gather and use information about students learning for assessment

Ability to collaborate as a part of the instructional team in a multi-grade classroom

Demonstrates consistent and fair decision making

Demonstrate sound work ethic; punctual; respectful

Effective verbal and written communication

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity; ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

An interest in the Okanagan Language and traditional practices, and willingness to speak the Okanagan language in the classroom

Knowledge and skill in computers, specifically MS Word and MS Excel

CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE
$65,000.00 - $85, 000.00 per annum dependant upon education and experience.

Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal Applicants as per section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

EMPLOYMENT PROSPECT DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & CULTURE JOB TITLE: Elementary Teacher

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