EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY P. O. Box 1390, 1180 Lakeshore Drive, Fort St. James, B.C., V0J 1P0 Telephone: (250) 996-8441 Fax: (250) 996-2229 Grade 7 Nak'al Bun Elementary School is seeking applicants for a Grade 7 Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume WITH a Criminal Record Check to [email protected] as soon as possible. Successful candidates will be contacted by telephone for an interview.

Position Summary The Grade 7 Teacher in Nak'al Bun Elementary School plans, delivers, and assesses curriculum while deeply integrating local Indigenous language, culture, and land-based education. Can you foster a supportive, culturally safe environment tailored to students' needs while promoting academic achievement alongside cultural identity? If so, we would like to meet with you.

Key Responsibilities Cultural Integration: Integrate elements of the Carrier/Dakelh language, history, traditions, and culture into classroom curriculum.

Curriculum Delivery: Develop and implement lesson plans based on Ministry of Education standards, adapted for local community contexts and diverse learning styles.

Pedagogy: Utilize experiential, land-based learning and traditional teaching methods.

Student Support: Assess student progress regularly, maintain anecdotal records, and create remedial plans to help students achieve potential.

Community Engagement: Actively participate in community events,



engage with parents, and show a commitment to cultural awareness and career development in Indigenous education.

Classroom Management: Establish a positive, safe, and respectful learning environment.

Qualifications Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and a valid Teaching Certificate (e.g., BC Ministry of Education Certification). Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity towards, First Nations culture, history, and community contexts. Proven experience working with Indigenous students or in a similar educational setting. Willingness to learn the Carrier/Dakelh language.

Valid Criminal Record

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Requirements ~ Resume/Cover Letter ~ Teaching Evaluations/Practicum Reports ~ Teaching Qualification/License (BC Teaching Cert/TQS card) ~ Transcripts upon request ~3 professional references and the ability to contact them ~ A commitment to the holistic (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) development of students. ~ Familiarity with the TRC's Calls to Action ~ Excellent communication skills for working with students, parents, and colleagues. ~ Ability to work within a team, including with Cultural Teachers and Elders. At beautiful Nak'al Bun (Stuart Lake), it's a 3-minute walk from your classroom to your kayak. Resumes can be dropped off at Nak'al Bun Elementary School, or emailed to the Principal at [email protected].

📌 Teacher- Grade 7 (Fort St. James)
🏢 Tsilhqot'in Carrier Sekani
📍 Fort St. James