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NUSDEH WHESULH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOperated by ECHEN Healing Society324 Hoy Street North, Quesnel, British ColumbiaEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Elementary Teacher: Kindergarten to Grade 3Full Time | Salary: $60,000 to $85,000 per year | Start Date: September 2026 About Our SchoolNusdeh Whesulh Elementary School is a new Indigenous led independent school in Quesnel, BC, operated by ECHEN Healing Society. Our school is guided by Binygunchagh Deyen, which means Going Home in a Good Way. This philosophy is rooted in connection to the land and in whole human development. Students learn the BC curriculum to…

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NUSDEH WHESULH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOperated by ECHEN Healing Society324 Hoy Street North, Quesnel, British ColumbiaEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Elementary Teacher: Kindergarten to Grade 3Full Time | Salary: $60,000 to $85,000 per year | Start Date: September 2026 About Our SchoolNusdeh Whesulh Elementary School is a new Indigenous led independent school in Quesnel, BC, operated by ECHEN Healing Society. Our school is guided by Binygunchagh Deyen, which means Going Home in a Good Way. This philosophy is rooted in connection to the land and in whole human development. Students learn the BC curriculum together with land based teaching, language, culture, and community, so that each child grows in identity, belonging, and wellness as well as in academics.Our school focuses on supporting vulnerable children. This includes children with higher needs, Indigenous children, children affected by violence in the home, children in care or transitioning from care, and families receiving parenting supports. Our classrooms are small, relational, and trauma informed, and students and families are supported by the programs of ECHEN Healing Society.The PositionWe are looking for a caring and skilled teacher to lead our Kindergarten to Grade 3 classroom. This is a full time position. The teacher will deliver the BC curriculum through an inclusive, culturally grounded, land connected approach, and will work with a team that includes child development support workers, cultural knowledge keepers, and family support staff.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, deliver, and assess Kindergarten to Grade 3 instruction that follows the BC curriculum and the Binygunchagh Deyen philosophy of the schoolCreate a safe, predictable, trauma informed classroom where every child belongsDevelop and carry out inclusive education plans (IEPs) and adaptations for learners with diverse and higher support needsBring land based learning, Indigenous knowledge, language, and culture into daily teachingBuild trusting relationships with families and caregivers, including families receiving parenting supportsWork with support workers, Elders, and community partners as part of a wraparound care teamTrack and share student progress with families in a strengths based wayUphold student safety, confidentiality, and duty to report obligationsQualifications and ExperienceBC Ministry of Education and Child Care teaching certification, or eligibility for certification to teach in a BC independent schoolExperience in inclusive education, including supporting children with higher needs and diverse learning profilesExperience working with vulnerable children and families, such as children affected by violence in the home or children in care and transitioning from careKnowledge of trauma informed practice and strengths based approachesUnderstanding of and respect for Indigenous cultures, histories, and ways of knowing, and a commitment to Truth and ReconciliationStrong relational, communication, and teamwork skillsClear Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector)AssetsExperience in early primary classrooms with more than one gradeExperience with land based or outdoor educationKnowledge of Dakelh or Tŝilhqot'in language and culture, or lived experience in Indigenous communitiesTraining in supporting children with FASD, autism, or complex developmental needsWhat We OfferSalary of $60,000 to $85,000 per year, based on qualifications and experienceFull time position with a small class size and a strong support teamThe chance to help build a new Indigenous led school from its first year[Benefits package details to be confirmed]How to ApplyPlease send a cover letter and resume, including two references, to ckelly@echenhealing.ca with the subject line “K to 3 Teacher Application.”Application deadline: Ongoing. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled.Preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants under Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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• caring · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Receiving · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

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