Job Details
Sxoxomic Community School
1017 Esk'et Drive
Alkali Lake, BC V0L 1B0 Phone: 250-440-5738
Sxoxomic Community School
Position: Grade 2 and 3 Teacher
Location: Sxoxomic Community School
Start Date: August 18, 2025
Term of Employment :
- Salary to be determined by qualifications and experience
- Additional hours (included in contract) may be required at the discretion of the Education Director/Principal
- Inclusive of meetings, supervision and planning required for exemplary teaching and support of the school's instructional programs. Inclusive of all school Professional Days (Pro-D Days) and Staff Meetings.
- Inclusive of special events, special supervision or planning and special meetings required to support cultural and instructional programs outside of the regular work hours
- Contract amount to be paid bi-weekly; hourly wage based on experience and classification
- Additional Contract Benefits based on the Esk'etemc Benefits Package, include:
- Comprehensive group healthcare benefits
- Pension Plan contributions matched to a maximum of 5.5%
- Professional Development funds; $2,500 annually
- Performance Review Bonus that can be up to a maximum of up to $2000 annually
- Sick Leave – 10 days per year; 3 personal days
- Comparative/competitive salary with neighbouring school district
- Smaller class sizes than neighbouring school district
- Education Assistant support in the classroom
- Signing bonus in first year, with potential retention bonuses
- Affordable housing within community of Esk'et
Deadline for Application: May 23, 2025
Who we are :
Welcome to Sxoxomic Community School! We are located 50 km southwest of Williams Lake in Alkali Lake, BC. Sxoxomic Community School enrolls 65 students. We pride ourselves on creating a unique, student- centered learning environment that embraces Secwepemc values as the foundation for Grades K4-10. We promote holistic development that nurtures growth academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically. We strive to keep class sizes low and well supported. Students and families are also welcomed into a dynamic and supportive learning community that extends outside of the classroom walls.
The Role ( Responsib ilities ) :
- Plan and teach Grade 2 and 3 curriculum daily: English, Math; Socials; Science; Career Education
- Assess, evaluate and report on student progress
- Follow BC Ministry of Education curriculum for Grade 2 and 3
- Develop short and long term (overview) plans for school's Grade 2 and 3 programs
- Support school-based Secwepemc cultural activities, events and opportunities
- Work alongside the school team to integrate language and cultural content across the curriculum
- Positive, enthusiastic, energetic and team-spirited teacher
- Knowledge and understanding of Secwepemc communities, culture values and practices is an asset
- Classroom teaching experience or related experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and community
- The personal qualities necessary to encourage learning
- Experience working with or willingness to work with and planning for students with unique learning needs
- Successful experience enabling all students to learn successfully
- The ability to establish a positive and relaxed learning environment with high expectations for all learners
- Proven ability to establish a positive and proactive classroom management system
- The ability to set goals for self-development and to embrace change
- Regular professional development and training opportunities to improve teaching practices. Participate in First Nation School Association (FNSA) Professional Learning Community meetings, if available.
- Participate in supervision of students, before and after school, during recess and lunch and on field trips
- Knowledge of First Nations Culture and working in a First Nations community is an asset
- Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Sector is required
- Has valid BC Driver's License (Class 5) or N
- Valid BC Teacher's Certificate
- Bachelor of Education Degree
- TQS Certification, Category 5 or Higher
- Active membership with BC College of Teachers