Job Details
POSTING DATE: April 28, 2026
SCHOOL: Southern Okanagan Secondary School
POSTING: #02 - 2026/27
POSITION: Okanagan Language Teacher
APPOINTMENT: 0.286 FTE Temporary (1 Block Semester 1)
DURATION: September 1, 2026 to February 1, 2027
Qualifications Required:
- First Nations Language Teacher Certification in Okanagan Language (as recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch (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 21st century pedagogy 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 technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: ongoing until the position is filled.
For further information please contact the principal at (250) 498-4931 or sbeyer@sd53.bc.ca.
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All interested candidates (internal and external) are invited to apply to Okanagan Similkameen SD53 teacher postings!
Are you a student in your Bachelor of Education Program? Our district considers applications for postings once you have started your long practicum. In your application package provide reference contacts from your practicum school teacher sponsor and program advisor. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of your education program.
You may be eligible to apply for Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness program as a teacher in a rural and remote area. Details can be found at the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness website.
Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (link July 2025 Salary Grid ).
Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re-engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer-initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re-engagement and employer-initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.