Prep and Indigenous Support Teacher - 0.50 TEMP

Prep and Indigenous Support Teaching Position

School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) has the following temporary teaching position for the 2025-2026 school year:

Position: Prep and Indigenous Support Teacher

School: Burton Elementary School (and occasionally Edgewood Elementary School)

FTE: 0.50 FTE - Temporary

Effective: September 2025 to June 30, 2026

Salary Range: $63,1+2 - $112,685 (based on 1.0 FTE)

School District 10, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sinixt Peoples. We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative educator and have a great team of principals/vice principals, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community for you to work alongside. School District 10's purpose is to build a collaborative community of learning, including strong academics, overall well-being, and a connection to the land, in order to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they require to navigate an ever-changing future. The successful candidate is someone who is committed to helping us achieve our purpose.

Required qualifications / skills include:

A valid Teaching Certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
Course work specialization and pedagogical knowledge in early literacy and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), diversity/ inclusive education, social emotional learning (SEL), self-regulation.
Ability to plan and design engaging learning activities using the BC curriculum
Undergrad or postgraduate diploma or coursework in 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
Commitment and expertise in building relationships with parents and community
Excellent classroom management skills and proven ability to engage all learners
Commitment to implementing the School Growth Plan and to collaboratively designing school and classroom learning environments
Demonstrated understanding of indigenous cultures and experience integrating First Peoples Principles of Learning into teaching practice
Excellent ability to differentiate for all learners and co-plan for diversity and engagement
Professional learning inquiry experience that informs professional practice
Willingness to participate in school and/or district Professional Learning Communities will be an
asset
All applicants for this position should provide evidence of all areas of expertise or experience as relates to the position. Send complete application including: a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position, resume, applicable practicum reports, names of at least three professional references, and proof of a valid Teaching Certificate no later 12:00 pm (Noon), Friday, May 16, 2025. Applications will ideally be submitted online on the Make A Future website, or can be submitted to the attention of the District Human Resources Manager by email, by mail, or in person below.

Mail: Stephanie Roger

Human Resources Manager

PO Box 340 Email: Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 Phone: 250-265-3638 Ext. 3301

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