Job Details
Gitksen West Secondary School Society
Located in Gitwangak First Nation, BC
Secondary Industrial Arts Teacher Job Posting
About Us
Gitksen West Secondary School is a brand-new, state-of-the-art high school serving the Gitwangak, Gitsegukla and Gitanyow First Nations. We provide a safe, inclusive, and culturally rich learning environment that blends academic excellence with Sim'algyax and Gitksen language, culture, and traditions. Our modern facilities include specialized classrooms for science, arts, and trades, a full commercial kitchen for nutrition programs and culinary studies, a gymnasium, and a track and sports field. Students have opportunities for dual credit, work experience, leadership and sports academies, while staff benefit from a collaborative and innovative professional environment. Join us and make a direct impact on the education, well-being, and cultural development of our students.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Industrial Arts/Shop courses, including woodworking, metalwork, and applied technology aligned with B. C. Curriculum
- Maintain a safe, well-equipped shop environment
- Integrate cultural and community-based projects where possible
- Guide students in hands-on skill development and problem-solving
- Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records
- Integrate Sim'algyax and Gitksen culture in projects and lessons
- Assess and monitor student progress; provide feedback, grades, and reports
- Support students' intellectual, social, and emotional development
- Participate in school activities, committees, professional development, extra-curricular activites
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate project-based learning, particularly when weaving Sim'algyax and Gitksen culture into their curriculum.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education or equivalent
- BC Teacher Certification
- Trades background or Red Seal preferred
- Knowledge of First Nations schools and culturally responsive instruction
- Strong safety awareness and classroom/shop management skills
- Strong knowledge of 21st-century, project-based learning and teaching strategies
- Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills
- Team player with creativity and innovation in lesson planning
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Benefits: GWSSS provides its employees with a competitive salary (based on SD82 wage grid) dependent on category and years of experience (ie. Cat. 5 with 5 years of experience: $79,364), moving loan subsidy, and full group health benefits, including pension, life insurance, and dental coverage.
Why Join Us?
If you are a bold educational leader ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and help build a school that will inspire generations to come. For more information and to submit an application that includes Cover Letter, CV, Philosophy of Education, copy of credentials and references by Friday April 10, 2026 (12pm) to:
Edith Loring- Kuhanga , B. Ed., M. Ed. Leadership & Governance Consultant;
Email: consultant@gwsss.ca