District Indigenous On The Land Resource Teacher

Kamloops, BC, CA, Canada

Job Description

DISTRICT INDIGENOUS ON THE LAND RESOURCE TEACHER





1.0 FTE Term Certain Position




The District is seeking a credentialed Indigenous Resource Teacher to support K-12 learners throughout the District effective September 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026, or full return of the incumbent. Candidates will have an extensive understanding of Indigenous pedagogy, culture and history, the First Peoples Principles of Learning, and Indigenous Worldviews and Perspectives. The learning context for Outdoor Education is to immerse school aged children in extended cultural outdoor learning experiences through a range of hands-on, inquiry-based learning opportunities to promote intellectual and academic development, as well as support social, emotional, and physical development.


This is a position of

Special Responsibility

and will be filled by competition.

Qualifications:



A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in the British Columbia public school system is preferred; BC Teaching Certificate; Knowledge of and experience in educational research and methodology for instructing Indigenous students, particularly in Grades 8 - 12; Ability to model proven Indigenous teaching methodologies to teachers and support staff; Ability to provide students the opportunity to learn outdoors for significant portions of their school day - up to 4 hours/day; Ability to increase cultural knowledge and its Authentic application to the newly revised BC Curriculum; Ability to provide cross-curricular guided inquiry experiences outdoors; The ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, parents, community partners, and administration in implementing and meeting the goals of the Indigenous Enhancement Agreement, particularly in the areas of school completion and graduation; Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the district team; Completion of university courses in any of the following areas is preferred: Experiential Learning; Outdoor Environmental Education; Environmental Stewardship; Valid driver's license.

For more information, contact Mike Bowden, District Principal - Indigenous Education - mbowden@sd73.bc.ca

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, jwiedrick@sd73.bc.ca



Letters of application complete with resumes and the names of at least three references must be submitted to:

John Wiedrick, Associate Superintendent - Human Resources





School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)



1383 9th Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3X7



Phone (250) 374-0679 or Fax (250) 372-1183



Email: edservices@sd73.bc.ca

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2634547
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kamloops, BC, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned