High school teacher/s for cross-curricular on-the-land learning

Lach Klan School

The Gitxaala, also known as Git Lax Mo’on, people of the saltwater, are one of the most ancient societies on the Northwest coast. The community has a population of approximately 300 people. Health and wellness guide a variety of community initiatives, often including Lach Klan School. Our school includes pre-school to grade 12 and currently serves 75 students. We are located in Kitkatla, about 45km southwest of Prince Rupert on Dolphin Island and accessible by boat and seaplane. The area is home to a wide variety of animal and sea life, a multitude of islands, and breath-taking views. This area is abundant with opportunity for an outdoor enthusiast.

Lach Klan School, in the Gitxaala Nation is seeking two generalist teachers who are passionate about on-the-land, cross-curricular teaching and learning .

Responsibilities:

· Collaborative creating and participating in culturally-relevant experiential, hands-on programs for high school (Grades 8-12) to meet the needs of all students, while helping to create an immersive, engaged and applied learning environment

· Building respectful, trusting and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community

· Actively participating in the community

· Providing supervision, guidance and instruction for students in their social, academic, and personal lives

· Assisting students living with disabilities to meet their goals

· Ensuring teaching and learning is inter-disciplinary

· Holding meaningful and insightful conversations with students, faculty, and parents, and mediating communication between these groups

· Proactively identifying methods for growth, development, and mentorship

· Intimately familiar with how the new BC curriculum can be integrated into on-the-land experiences, and how to assess and communicate students' learning

Qualifications:

· Knowledge of First Nations communities in the Pacific Northwest

· Certified or in the process of becoming certified by the British Columbia Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch

· Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

· Exceptional and creative teaching skills

· Able to manage multiple student files

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Understanding of personal or life skills management

· Training or teaching experience or qualification

· Comfortable working with children of different ages, as well as faculty and parents

· Leadership skills when working with groups and individuals

We provide: Furnished teacherage at $300 per month, health benefits, pension, $3,000 moving allowance, retention bonus after the first year, a competitive salary (between $60,000 and $110,000 depending on qualifications and experience).

For additional information or to submit an application for this position, send your cover letter, resume, three references, and documentation of your credentials via email to principal@lachklan.ca.