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Sm'algyax (Elementary)

School District #52 (Prince Rupert)

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#Indigenous Education#Bachelor of Education#Classroom management#Curriculum development#Aboriginal Education#Experiential learning#Elementary teacher#Technology integration#Sm’algyax#Ts'msyen#First Nations learner-focused education#Sm'alygax
Part TimeOn SitePosted 3 days agoCloses Jul 31

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Multiple cities, British Columbia

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Multiple cities, British ColumbiaPrince Rupert, British Columbia

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  • Teach Elementary Sm'alygax as an Indigenous Education teacher (initial assignment to Elementary Sm'alygax Teacher).
  • Actively engage students in experiential learning.
  • Collaborate with a team committed to a First Nations learner-focused education system.
  • Work with an existing Sm’algyax Committee on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
  • Integrate appropriate Aboriginal content and resources into educational programs.
  • Integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs.
  • Work co-operatively with teaching and non-teaching staff and parents/guardians.
  • Support strategies and structures in School Improvement Plans, the District (Aboriginal Education) Partnership Agreement, and the District Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

Requirements summary

  • Minimum of symbolic level of fluency and literacy in spoken and written Sm’algyax.
  • Thorough knowledge of Ts'msyen traditions and a good working relationship with the Ts'msyen community.
  • Linguistic training in written Sm’algyax grammar, syntax and orthography.
  • Ability to actively engage students in experiential learning.
  • Previous teaching experience and/or work with language and culture at the community level is desirable.
  • Prepared to work collaboratively with a team committed to First Nations learner-focused education principles.
  • Prepared to work with an existing Sm’algyax Committee on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
  • Certificate of qualification issued under the Teachers Act.
  • Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
  • Willingness to integrate appropriate Aboriginal content and resources into educational programs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated strong classroom management skills.
  • Willingness to integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with teaching and non-teaching staff and parents/guardians.

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School District #52 (Prince Rupert) is hiring for education-focused roles in Multiple cities, British Columbia. This opening is listed as part_time.

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  • Vehicle and valid B.C. driver’s license required.
  • Preference given (per BC Human Rights Code Section 42) to qualified teachers of First Nations ancestry
    • Certificate of qualification issued under the Teachers ActBachelor of Education or equivalentClassroom managementExperiential learningCollaborative teamworkStrong interpersonal skillsSupporting student achievement strategies and structuresIntegrating appropriate technologies into educational programsKnowledge of Ts'msyen traditionsIntegrating Aboriginal content and resources into educational programsCo-operative work with teaching and non-teaching staff and parents/guardiansSm’algyax fluency and literacy (spoken and written)Sm’algyax grammar, syntax and orthographyCurriculum development and implementation strategiesWorking with First Nations learner-focused education principles

    Job description

    • <p></p> <p>School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. Currently we have one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site and one “on reserve” school (Hartley Bay, K-12). Our student population is approximately 2,000 students, 62% of which are aboriginal.</p> <p>Our small community boasts an excellent recreation facility (ice arena, swimming pool and gymnasium), an 18-hole golf course, racquet centre, tennis court, museum and a 700-seat performing art centre.</p> <p>School District No. 52 is an exhilarating place to work where new ideas and opportunities are embraced. School District No. 52 has often been described as “cutting edge” in terms of instruction and assessment practices and is well known for the forward thinking work of the Aboriginal Education and Support Services Department and their initiative and involvement in many projects.</p> <p>School District No. 52 has the following opportunity:</p> <p><strong>POSITION TITLE</strong></p><p><strong>INDIGENOUS EDUCATION</strong></p><p> </p><p><b> 1. </b><strong> Continuing, part-time </strong><b> ( 0.7 f.t.e.) effective September 8, 2026, initial assignment to Elementary Sm'alygax Teacher . </b></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><b> Necessary qualifications and Requirements include: </b></p><p> </p><p> · Necessary qualifications include::</p><p> Minimum of symbolic level of fluency and literacy in spoken and written Sm’algyax; </p><p> </p><p> ·
    • A thorough knowledge of Ts'msyen traditions and a good working relationship with the Ts'msyen </p><p> </p><p> · <u> community; </u></p><p> </p><p> · <u>
    • Linguistic training in written Sm’algyax grammar, syntax and orthography; </u></p><p> </p><p> ·
    • The ability to actively engage students in experiential learning; </p><p> </p><p> ·
    • Previous teaching experience and/or work with language and culture at the community level is </p><p> </p><p> · desirable. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Note: The successful candidate must be prepared to work collaboratively as part of a team that is </p><p> </p><p> committed to the principles of a First Nations learner focused education system, and to work </p><p> </p><p> with an existing Sm’algyax Committee on curriculum development and implementation strategies. </p><p> </p><p> A vehicle and a valid B.C. driver’s license are required. </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><b> This position is funded through the Aboriginal 1.31 budget. As per Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to qualified teachers of First Nations ancestry.</b></p><p><b><br></br></b></p><p><strong><u>Generic Qualifications </u>(All Vacancies)</strong></p><p>The following qualifications are generic and necessary to all teaching positions in School District #52 (Prince Rupert). Applicants must have:<br></br></p><ul> <li> a certificate of qualification issued under the Teachers Act;</li> <li> a Bachelor of Education or equivalent;</li> <li>a thorough knowledge and understanding of local Aboriginal culture, history and communities;</li> <li>willingness to integrate appropriate Aboriginal content and resources into educational programs;</li> <li> excellent interpersonal skills;</li> <li>demonstrated strong classroom management skills;</li> <li>willingness to integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs;</li> <li>the demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with teaching and non-teaching staff and parents/guardians;</li> <li>be willing to work collaboratively on a team that is committed to the principles of a learner-focused education system;</li><li>willingness to work collaboratively toward improving student achievement by actively supporting the strategies and structures in the School Improvement Plans, the District (Aboriginal Education) Partnership Agreement, and the District Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (formerly known as the Achievement Plan)</li></ul> <p> </p> <p><br></br> </p>

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    Market context

    Sm’algyax elementary roles need community fluency

    In British Columbia, Sm’algyax elementary roles are typically sought by schools serving Ts’msyen communities and language revitalization programs. These positions are competitive because they require more than language ability: candidates need symbolic fluency, written literacy, knowledge of Ts’msyen traditions, and a strong working relationship with the community. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show classroom engagement and written language training.