Nuu-chah-nulth/Coast Salish·Ladysmith, British Columbia
Step in to support students when their teacher is unavailable (short blocks or extended leave).
Support students learning with innovative and unconventional learning opportunities.
Prioritize land-based learning and integration of Stz'uminus and Coast Salish teachings.
Develop and maintain relationships with peer educators, administration, students, families, partners, and community members.
Collaborate with educators to enhance and lead explorations, projects, units, and lessons.
Participate in all aspects of the school community, including professional development.
Conduct and contribute to assessments of learning and to metric and reporting requirements
Teacher On call</p><p>Location: Stz'uminus Education Society, Stz'uminus First Nation, Ladysmith, BC</p><p>Weekly schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am – 4pm</p><p>Employment type: School contract – September 2026 to June 2027</p><p><strong>Stz'uminus Education Society</strong></p><p>We provide learning opportunities for all ages, from infancy through to elder years, through our dynamic and integrated programs: Nutsuumat Lelum, Stz'uminus Primary School, Stz'uminus Community School, Post-Secondary & Continuing Education, Land-based Learning, Year 13/adults, Career Planning and job readiness</p><p><strong>Position summary</strong></p><p>SES is looking for Teachers on call to work with us on our JK – 12 programs, building relationships with students, families and staff in our community. </p><p><strong>The </strong><strong>position</strong></p><ul><li>You step in to support our students when their teacher is unavailable, whether for just a block or an extended leave</li><li>You support students learning with innovative and unconventional learning opportunities, prioritizing land-based learning and integration of Stz'uminus & Coast Salish teachings</li><li>You continuously develop relationships with your peer educator's administration, students, families, partners & Community members</li><li>You collaborate with educators throughout SES to enhance and lead explorations, projects, units and lessons</li><li>You participate with dedication in all aspects of our school community including professional development</li><li>You conduct & contribute to assessments of and learning, as well as metric and reporting requirements.</li></ul> <p><strong>What you bring</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Education </li><li>You are a dedicated educator & lifelong learner who leads with relationship and respect</li><li>You are confident with behaviour management and able to care for yourself and others in challenging situations</li><li>You appreciate the variety of relationships and learning opportunities which teaching on call provides</li><li>You recognize that the most impactful learning can happen outside of a conventional classroom</li><li>You are a collaborative team player who respects and values what each member of the community contributes to education</li><li>You are dedicated to incorporating our indigenous Coast Salish culture, hul'q'umi'num language and stz'uminus ways of knowing in your teaching and personal learning journey</li><li>You are qualified in current good standing with the BC Teacher regulation Branch, or are immediately eligible for clearance of a criminal record check for working with children and vulnerable persons</li><li>You are passionate about supporting indigenous students to expand their learning.</li><li>Awareness of Trauma informed wellness of self and others</li></ul> <p><strong><i>To explore how we might work together, </i></strong></p><p><i>we invite your application via </i><strong><i>careers@stzuminus.com</i></strong><i> </i></p><p><strong><i>Open until filled</i></strong><i> (only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview</i><i>)</i></p>
Bachelor of Education.
Qualified in current good standing with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch, or immediately eligible for clearance of a criminal record check for working with children and vulnerable persons.
Confidence with behaviour management and ability to care for self and others in challenging situations.
Ability to recognize impactful learning outside a conventional classroom.
Collaborative team player who respects and values community contributions.
Dedication to incorporating Coast Salish culture, hul'q'umi'num language, and Stz'uminus ways of knowing.
Passion for supporting Indigenous students to expand their learning.
Awareness of trauma-informed wellness of self and others
Market context
Teacher-on-call roles in British Columbia are often in steady demand because schools need flexible coverage for absences across grades and subjects. Competition can be strong for candidates who already meet BC registration or clearance requirements and can manage classrooms confidently in changing situations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your BC Teacher Regulation Branch standing and prepare examples of behaviour management before applying.