#17-2026/27 - Grades K - 7 Okanagan Language Teacher

<div>POSTING DATE

• May 14, 2026</div><div><br></br></div><div>SCHOOL:<strong> Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School</strong></div><div>POSITION: <b>Grades K-7 Okanagan Language Teacher</b></div> <div>POSTING: <strong> #17 - 2026/27 </strong></div><div>APPOINTMENT: <b>0.4 </b><strong>FTE Continuing</strong></div> <div>START
• DATE:<strong> September 1, 2026 </strong></div> <div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong><br></br></strong></div><div>
• Qualifications
• Required:</div> <ol> <li>First Nations Language Teacher Certificate in Okanagan Language (as recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Brand (TRB)). Uncertified language teacher applications may be considered with a commitment to complete the TRB Letter of Permission; </li> <li>recent experience teaching Okanagan language;</li> <li>proficient in speaking and writing in Okanagan and English;</li> <li>ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;</li> <li>knowledge of current effective instruction and assessment practices;</li> <li>demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level;</li> <li>effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;</li> <li>ability to integrate technology into educational programs.</li> </ol> <div> <div><strong>CLOSING
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• APPLICATIONS: Ongoing until the position is filled</strong></div> <div><strong>For further information please contact the Director of Instruction, Learning and Inquiry at </strong></div> <div><strong>(250) 498-3481 or <a></a></strong></div> </div> <p></p> <p> </p> <div> <div>Please review and follow
• Application
• Guidelines on our website: <a></a></div> <div><strong>Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</strong></div> <div><strong> </strong></div> <div><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong>All interested candidates (internal and external) are invited</strong> <div> <div> <div><strong>to apply to School District No. 53 teacher postings!</strong></div> </div> </div> <p></p> <p>Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (link <a></a>). <strong></strong></p> </div> <div><strong> </strong>Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re-engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer-initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re-engagement and employer-initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.</div> </div>