9-12 Smalgyax and First Nations Art

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 52 (PRINCE RUPERT)

TEACHING POSITIONS

Posting 2025-76

Applications are invited for the following teaching positions in School District #52 (Prince Rupert). Generic Qualifications (All Vacancies)

The following qualifications are generic and necessary to all teaching positions in School District #52 (Prince Rupert). Applicants must have:

• a certificate of qualification issued under the Teachers Act;
• a Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
• a thorough knowledge and understanding of local Indigenous culture, history and communities;
• willingness to integrate appropriate Indigenous content and resources into educational programs;
• excellent interpersonal skills;
• demonstrated strong classroom management skills;
• willingness to integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs;
• the demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with teaching and non-teaching staff and parents/guardians;
• be willing to work collaboratively on a team that is committed to the principles of a learner-focused education system;
• 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)

1. Temporary, part-time (0.2 FTE) effective September 2, 2025 to June 30, 2026, initial assignment to Sm'algyax 11/12, Sm'algyax 9, and First Nations Art 11/12. This assignment will be Fridays only and is a leave replacement. Upon return of the incumbent.

Necessary qualifications include:

• Necessary qualifications include:• Minimum of symbolic level of fluency and literacy in spoken and written Sm'algyax;
• A 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;
• The ability to actively engage students in experiential learning;
• Previous teaching experience and/or work with language and culture at the community level is desirable.

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September 2nd 2025

THIS COMPETITION CLOSES AT 4:00 PM, THURSDAY September 4th 2025 Apply to: hr@sd52.bc.ca

Fax: (250) 624-6517

NOTE: If applying for more than one job please indicate clearly on your application the

order of preference for each job.

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