Temporary Uikala Language & Culture Teaching Position 0.2 FTE

School District #49 (Central Coast)

Posting # T310-23/24

March 26, 2024

Wuikinuxv School

Temporary Teaching Position (0.2 FTE)

Immediately to June 30, 2024

(Uikala Language & Cultural Instructor)

Internal/External

School District #49 (Central Coast) is accepting applications from teachers with a demonstrated commitment to developing a positive student-centered learning environment through:

Demonstrate competence in traditional and contemporary Wuikinuxv culture;

Knowledge of First Nations instructional strategies;

Sound knowledge of technologies and their educational application;

Sound knowledge of intervention skills for behavior and cognitive difficulties;

Be able to work and interact positively and proactively with other teachers, Wuikinuxv Elders and the Wuikinuxv community at large.

Requirements:

Member of the BC College of Teachers;

Training in Wuikinuxv culture;

Be willing to submit to a local criminal record check;

Uikala language fluency is preferred;

Be able to read and write the Uikala language;

Must demonstrate a mature, caring, and dependable attitude;

Be knowledgeable in Wuikinuxv history especially stories and legends;

Be knowledgeable in Wuikinuxv protocols dealing with stories, legends, song and dance;

Required to provide a year plan and thematic cultural unit plans.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

Experience in teaching First Nation students.

Applications containing details of education, relevant experience and references are being accepted until filled and should be submitted to:

Mr. Kevin Gianakos

Principal, Wuikinuxv School

PO Bag 130

Hagensborg, BC

V0T 1H0

Phone: (250) 982-2691

Fax: (250) 982-2319