Wilp Si Wilaxsinsxwhl Simgigyet (Gitwangak Elementary School)
POSITION: Elementary Primary Teacher (Grade 1 to 3)
Term of Employment: August 25, 2025 to June 26, 2026
Wage: Negotiable and is dependant on experience
Seasonal School Year position
Successful applicant will start on a 3-month probation period
Deadline for Application package: June 30, 2025
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Must Submit:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. References
4. Copy of Certificates
Incomplete Resume packages will not be considered.
Mandatory Criminal Record Check: GES has a form for the successful applicant to complete.
Qualifications:
Valid BC Teaching Certificate in good standing, array of professional development certificates, valid drivers license.
This position is looking for a candidate experienced in teaching primary education and learning interventions. A successful candidate will have knowledge of techniques for blended learning and teaching classes with mixed abilities.
Related experience:
- Promote high expectations and academic achievement for all students in a safe and nurturing environment
- Recent successful elementary teaching experience
- Experience with Read Well, Nelson Literacy, Jump Math and Math Makes Sense and other would be an asset
- Knowledge and experience with DIBELS/Acadience and CAT 2 Assessment tools
- Ability to incorporate innovative ideas and creativity in the classroom
- Differentiates curriculum expectations and teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students
- Ability to engage students in a positive learning environment
- Manage student behaviour in the classroom incorporating school-wide rules and discipline policy
- Experience and ability to infuse the Gitxsan culture / language into the curriculum is an asset and recommended for student success
- Experience and knowledge with special needs students and particularly those demonstrating language delay and behavioural needs
- Be a team player and work with all staff in a positive manner and provide support where needed and on the land
- Guide classroom Education Assistants to implement curriculum and support students in a kind, safe manner
- Exceptional inter-personal skills and particularly those related to parent/community involvement
- Willing to take part in culture and language program, and fundraising events for school.
Please mail/ e-mail: cover letter, resume, BC Teaching Certificate, copies of certificates, references, Criminal Record and supporting documents to:
Gitwangak Education Society, Attn: Administrator
[email protected]
Thank you to all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
