K-7 PE, Outdoor Education, and Indigenous Support Teacher

Position: K-7 PE, Outdoor and Indigenous Education Support Teacher

School: Nakusp Elementary School

FTE: 1.0 Continuing

Effective: September 3, 2024

Salary Range: $63,192 – $112,685

School District 10, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sinixt Peoples. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative educator and have a great team of principals/vice principals, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community for you to work alongside. School District 10's purpose is to build a collaborative community of learning, including strong academics, overall well-being, and a connection to the land, in order to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they require to navigate an ever-changing future. The successful candidate is someone who is committed to helping us achieve our purpose.

Required characteristics/ strengths include:

Major in Physical Education, Sport Science, Kinesiology, or Outdoor Education at the university level is desirable

Successful PE and Health Education teaching experience at the primary and intermediate level is desirable

Undergrad or postgraduate diploma or coursework in Indigenous Studies and Aboriginal Education would be an asset

Interest in engaging and learning from local Elders, Indigenous communities, and Aboriginal Education Councils

Experience in planning and designing engaging Indigenous education learning activities, and experience teaching the BC curriculum would be an asset

A keen interest and passion for teaching outdoor and environmental education

Demonstrated skills and experience implementing technology to support learning and teaching

Successful experience integrating socio-emotional learning and self-regulation in the classroom

Strong interpersonal skills and strengths working in a team environment

Excellent classroom management skills and proven ability to engage all learners

Commitment to co-developing the School Growth Plan and to collaboration in organizing the school and classroom for learning

Exemplary use of assessment strategies that engage and foster learning

Strengths in teaching and engaging all learners in multi-grade classrooms which foster equity and inclusion

Commitment and expertise building relationships with parents and community

Willingness to participate in the school's extra-curricular programs is an asset

All applicants for this position should provide evidence of expertise or experience as relates to the position. Send complete application including: a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position, resume, applicable practicum reports, names of at least three professional references, and proof of a valid Teaching Certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch no later 12:00 pm (Noon), Monday, August 12, 2024, or until filled. Applications can be submitted to the attention of the District Human Resources Manager by mail, or by email as below.

Mail: Human Resources Manager

PO Box 340 Email: hr@sd10.bc.ca

Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 Phone: 250-265-3638 Ext. 3301