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SalaryWorking within Lalme’ Iwesawtexw (Seabird Island Community School) for the school year, you will provide lessons and activities to help students develop knowledge and understanding of concepts of computers, as well as practical software use, and troubleshooting skills. You’ll present a wide variety of beginner to complex lessons that focus on keyboarding, word processing, Microsoft Office and internet basics to software, data processing, hardware and web-design. You will be a member of an interdisciplinary, collaborative teaching team, liaising with other professionals, students, family members, and community to provide students with holistic, culturally focused education. Be part of a team where you can positively influence a student’s educational journey and see the difference you can make in a community as you teach the diverse student body of Lalme’ Iwesawtexw.
SUCCESS PROFILE
What does it take to be successful working in Lalme’ Iwesawtexw at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
Organized: Excellent classroom management, behavioral management and organizational skills.
Leader: Demonstrated ability to lead classrooms to promote teamwork and create a positive environment for students. Developing relationships with students, parents, families and community professionals.
Passionate: A passion for technology that you’ll share with future generations.
Innovative: A collaborative attitude, participating in planning, developing, extending services and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive student culture.
Inclusive: Forward thinking, inclusively minded approach to create support students with special needs.
Role Model: High professional and ethical standards.
Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
WORK THAT MATTERS
Lalme’ Iwesawtexw is a place to learn many skills. We are many nations, but we proclaim one goal to strengthen our pride, our language, our culture and our freedom. Our school’s mission is to provide a supportive and culturally relevant learning environment which places a high value on life-long learning, respect for self and others, honesty, integrity, generosity and hard work.
We are a Group One K-12 Independent school located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We have an expected student enrollment of 226 students housed in the main school (K-8) and in the adjacent high school.
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BENEFITS & PERKS
Benefits vary by job type and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process. Benefits are eligible after a successful probationary period has been served.
Extended health and dental benefits,
Accrued vacation and sick time,
Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
Access to internal training programs, professional development and skill enhancement,
Collaboration with an interdisciplinary teaching team,
Equitable hourly rates in accordance with collective agreements, and
Casual dress code
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree in education
Current practicing British Columbia (BC) Certified Teacher qualifications
Solid knowledge of and demonstrated ability in addressing a wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs of children of intermediate ages.
Ability to adhere to Oath of Confidentiality and Seabird Island Band Policies and Procedure.
Knowledge and respect of Stó: lo culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
Experience working with First Nations children and the community is considered an asset.
Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5.
REPORTS TO: Principal
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
