NISGA'A SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92
4702 Huwilp Road, Phone: (phone hidden) PO Box 240 Fax: (phone hidden) New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Competition # 26-94
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT CHANCE
NISGA'A LANGUAGE & CULTURE EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Nathan Barton Elementary School
Nisga'a School District No. 92 invites applications for a temporary K-7 Nisga'a Language & Culture Assistant. This is a 5.5 hour a day position at Nathan Barton Elementary School starting September 8, 2026 and ending June 25, 2027.
The Nisga'a Language and Culture Assistant would work in the K-7 classrooms to assist with creating an inclusive education environment. There will be monthly meetings with the Nisga'a Language teacher, the assistant would work directly with the classroom teacher to develop language skills inside the classroom environment. The NLA position will work with the NL teacher in the mornings to assist with the NL classes. The afternoons would be shared by the NL teacher, and the 5/6/7 teachers to work on developing language skills for the intermediate students. Duties will be assigned by the school Principal. Please indicate your preference when applying.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated:
Completion of Grade 12
Knowledge of Nisga'a history, culture, and language




Training in the First Nations Language Essentials curriculum (A.S.K.M.E.)
Practice with A.S.K. M.E. Level 1
Willingness to work on translating the A.S.K. M.E. document and to attend training for working with this document
The ability to speak Nisga'a fluently and/or be willing to learn more Nisga'a language
Willingness to participate in the planning and development, as well as support, delivery of language and cultural activities in the school
Ability to work cooperatively with administration, school office staff, and teachers doing regular school activities
Ability to work constructively with parents and students as requested
Experience in a high-energy environment working with elementary students
This posting will remain open until filled.
Pay and benefits are in accordance with the current CUPE Collective Agreement.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those short-listed will be contacted. For further clarification please contact Rosetta Doolan, Principal at Nathan Barton Elementary School, [email protected]. A successful criminal record clearance will be required prior to beginning any position with Nisga'a School District No. 92. Should you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact our Human Resources Department.

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