Teaching Position – Prep and Indigenous Support Teacher

School District No. 10 – Arrow Lakes, In The Beautiful West Kootenay Region Of southeastern BC, Is Situated On The Traditional, Ancestral And Unceded Territory Of The Sinixt, Sylix, Ktunaxa, And Secwepemc Peoples. We Have The Following Temporary Contract Teaching Opportunity For The 2026-2027 School Year

Position:

Prep (0.7 FTE) and Indigenous Support (0.3 FTE) Teacher

School:

Nakusp Elementary School

FTE:

1.0 FTE Temporary Contract

Effective:

September 8, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Salary Range:

$67,040 - $119,548

Position Overview

School District 10 is committed to fostering a collaborative community of learning grounded in robust academics, overall well-being, and a meaningful connection to the land. We strive to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and resilience they need to navigate an ever-changing future. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative educator to join a supportive and dedicated team of administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community partners. The successful candidate will share our commitment to this purpose and contribute actively to our vibrant learning community at

Assignment / Schedule

This position provides targeted support to Indigenous learners through one-on-one and small-group activities. Responsibilities include participating in the District Indigenous Support Committee and providing preparation time coverage for primary and intermediate classroom teachers in Physical Education, Music, and/or other curricular areas.





Required Qualifications, Experience And Skills

- A valid Teaching Certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
- Undergrad or postgraduate diploma or coursework in Physical Education, Music, or Indigenous Studies and Aboriginal Education would be an asset
- Interest in engaging and learning from local Elders, Indigenous communities, and Aboriginal Education Councils
- Successful experience co-planning and co-teaching for student success
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and strengths working within a team environment
- Successful experience integrating socio-emotional learning and self-regulated learning
- Demonstrated understanding of indigenous cultures and experience integrating First Peoples

Principles of Learning into teaching practice

- Commitment to co-developing the School Growth Plan and collaboratively organizing for learning
- Professional learning inquiry experience that informs professional practice
- Commitment and expertise in building relationships with parents and community
- Willingness to participate in the school's extra-curricular programs will be an asset

Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

For additional information about the position contact Brent Cook, Principal at Any questions about the recruitment process, including requesting an accommodation, can be sent to the attention of the District Human Resources Manager, Stephanie Roger, by email to

Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

📌 Indigenous Support and Prep Teacher - 1.0 Temporary (Nakusp)
🏢 School District No 10
📍 Nakusp