#13-2025/26 - Grade 8 Okanagan Language Teacher
Job Code: 3943805
Job Details
POSTING DATE: May 20, 2025
SCHOOL: Southern Okanagan Secondary School
POSTING: #13 - 2025/26
POSITION: Grade 8 Okanagan Language Teacher
APPOINTMENT: 0.143 FTE Continuing (1 Block, Semester 1)
START DATE: September 1, 2025
Qualifications Required:
- First Nations Language Teacher Certificate in Okanagan Language (as recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Brand (TRB)). Uncertified language teacher applications may be considered with a commitment to complete the TRB Letter of Permission;
- recent experience teaching Okanagan language;
- proficient in speaking and writing in Okanagan and English;
- ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;
- knowledge of current effective instruction and assessment practices;
- demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level;
- effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;
- ability to integrate technology into educational programs.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3:00 PM, June 3, 2025
For further information please contact the principal at
(250) 498-4931 or tharring@sd53.bc.ca.
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