Job Details
PURPOSE: Reporting to the Principal of Quw'utsun Smun'eem Elementary School, the Hul'q'umi'num' Immersion Teacher will deliver academic courses to elementary school students while providing cultural learning opportunities consistent with Cowichan Tribes' expectations. This is a full-time permanent position that works primarily at Quw'utsun Smuneem Elementary School with minimal local travel required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Cowichan Tribes offers an excellent benefit and pension plan available after successful completion of the probationary period. The position includes paid professional development and paid sick leave. This position also offers a competitive salary that will be contingent upon years' of service and Teacher Qualification Service Category.
Category 5: $64,675.95 - $103,811.83 annually
Category 5+: $68,979.90 - $106,908.89 annually
Category 6: $70,481.27 - $113,770.95 annually
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver Hul'q'umi'num' Academic Lesson Plans
- Provide leadership in the integration of Cowichan culture, values and language in classroom activities
- Deliver yearly and daily Hul'q'umi'num' lesson plans, as per BC Ministry of Education guidelines
- Instruct and deliver artistic expressions of Cowichan Tribes including visual art, dance, and music
- Modify lessons as per the individual student needs
- Track individual student performance, behaviours and any issues throughout the year
- Complete formative and summative assessments for each student
- Prepare report cards for Principal review
- Assign lessons and homework to students based on their progress
- Grade and provide feedback on student homework and assignments
- Implement strong classroom management skills while providing lesson plans
- Provide social-emotional learning support to students or refer to internal/external resources as needed
- Review student files as needed
- Assist and coordinate school program related activities
- Debrief with Principal, other teachers and parents if student issues arise
- Other related duties as required
- Prepare Hul'q'umi'num' lesson plans and assignments to meet regulated curriculum objective;
- Collaborate with the Hul'q'umi'num' Immersion Program Manager & the Hul'q'umi'num' Curriculum Developer to support and foster student learning
- Co-develop Individual Education Plans in a collaborative team environment with related stakeholders
- Attend team meetings
- Participate in parent-teacher meetings
- Other related duties as required
- Bachelor of Education Degree required
- Valid British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate
- First Nations Language Teacher's Certificate of Qualification an asset
- 2 years' experience delivering Hul'q'umi'num' lesson plans preferred
- Experience teaching and planning with an inquiry-based, student-centered approach that is engaging and personalized to the needs of young learners
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Cowichan Tribes language, culture and teachings
- Recent success as an elementary classroom teacher of Indigenous learners
- A strong commitment to positive and consistent engagement and communication with guardians and other stakeholders
- A classroom management style that focuses on structure, mutual respect, natural consequences, consistency and positive reinforcement
- Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills with a proven ability to work co-operatively and effectively with other educators in a collegial team setting
- Well-developed written, oral and presentation skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
Reference No. QSL-QSE-HIT-0725
Cowichan Tribes Human Resources Department
435 Trunk Road – Unit 208 (second floor)
Duncan, BC, V9L 2P5
Email: resume@cowichantribes.com
Website: http://www.cowichantribes.com/employment Deadline: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Employment Opportunity HUL'Q'UMI'NUM' IMMERSION TEACHER Reference No. QSL-QSE-HIT-0725
Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry. We thank all applicants in advance, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.