Teacher for Indigneous Success

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Toti:ltawtxw mean "a place of learning". Irene Kelleher Toti:ltawtxw has been open now for two school years. Its foundation is the connections we have with students, staff, families and the environment around us. As a strong collaborative team, we have created a school community that values building kind, caring and courageous learners. Incorporating Indigenous Principles and guided by the Circle of Courage, our staff and students have developed a mission and vision that Irene Kelleher would be proud of.

As part of the intermediate team, the successful applicant will be a forward thinking, collaborative educator who thrives in a team environment and is willing to continue to operate on the leading edge of education and adjust practice accordingly.

Education & Experience

• Teacher training with major practicum work at the Elementary school level
  
  
• Experience and knowledge of Stó:lo culture, teachings and protocols required
  
  
• Experience sharing cultural knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit People required
  
  
• Experience working with Indigenous learners, their families and in Indigenous communities an asset
  
  
• Specific training in Indigenous Education e.g.: Major or Minor in Indigenous Studies
  
  
• Halqemeylem and/or Michif Language preferred
  
  
• Experience and ability teaching and supporting academic success
  
  
• Experience and skill supporting diverse learners an asset
  
  
• Knowledge of enhancement agreement within the goals areas of the Indigenous Enhancement Agreement and the Local Education Agreement with Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation
  
  
• Must have a valid drivers license
  
  
• Eligible for B.C. Certification
  
  
• Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports

Teaching Competencies

All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.
• Organization & Planning: Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.
• Facilitation & Engagement: Ability to capture and maintain students interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning
• Assessment & Coaching: Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
• Caring & Inclusiveness: Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances