Full-time Resource Teacher (Primary Education)
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About the role
Position: Resource Teacher Reports to: Principal
Date: August 25th, 2025 Position Type: Full – Time during School Year
The Lower Kootenay Indian Band, near Creston, is seeking to fill the position of a Resource Teacher for the Band’s K – 7 school, with a commitment to primary aged students (K to 3). Yaqan Nukiy School is certified and accredited by both the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nations School Association.
Teachers are provided with ongoing professional development opportunities through the FNSA.
Position Summary The start date of this position is August 25th, 2025 and will end June 27th, 2026 . This position involves the provision of instruction, preparation, assessment, classroom management, professional development and school meetings, community and parental relations and adherence to all Yaqan Nukiy School and BC Ministry of Education policies and procedures.
Preference Will Be Given To Candidates With The Following
- Possession of (or eligibility for) B.C. Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
- Successful teaching experience in a First Nations community
- Ability to meet the challenges of classroom management and differentiated curriculum delivery at the Kindergarten level and successfully address student challenges in emotional and social areas
- Familiarity with computer technology in the delivery of curriculum
- Ability to cultivate regular, meaningful dialogue between school and home to support parental engagement in the learning process of students
- Willingness to participate in extra-curricular programs to engage students beyond the academic arena in outdoor education and Ktunaxa language and culture.
- Willingness to engage with local culture and participate in community events
- Special consideration will be given to applicants with Acadience (DIBELS), Readwell and/or Jump Math experience.
To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to Katherine Coleman via email to ( )
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association
Kootenay Rockies Tourism is a not-for-profit society governed by the BC Societies Act. We are one of five Regional Destination Management Organizations working on behalf of the tourism sector to support and advance the sustainable tourism economy. KRT provides a critical link between the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, the Crown Corporation Destination BC, municipalities, community DMOs, tourism businesses, Indigenous communities and businesses as well as not-for-profit organizations that are invested in the tourism economy in this region.
Full-time Resource Teacher (Primary Education)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position: Resource Teacher Reports to: Principal
Date: August 25th, 2025 Position Type: Full – Time during School Year
The Lower Kootenay Indian Band, near Creston, is seeking to fill the position of a Resource Teacher for the Band’s K – 7 school, with a commitment to primary aged students (K to 3). Yaqan Nukiy School is certified and accredited by both the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nations School Association.
Teachers are provided with ongoing professional development opportunities through the FNSA.
Position Summary The start date of this position is August 25th, 2025 and will end June 27th, 2026 . This position involves the provision of instruction, preparation, assessment, classroom management, professional development and school meetings, community and parental relations and adherence to all Yaqan Nukiy School and BC Ministry of Education policies and procedures.
Preference Will Be Given To Candidates With The Following
- Possession of (or eligibility for) B.C. Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
- Successful teaching experience in a First Nations community
- Ability to meet the challenges of classroom management and differentiated curriculum delivery at the Kindergarten level and successfully address student challenges in emotional and social areas
- Familiarity with computer technology in the delivery of curriculum
- Ability to cultivate regular, meaningful dialogue between school and home to support parental engagement in the learning process of students
- Willingness to participate in extra-curricular programs to engage students beyond the academic arena in outdoor education and Ktunaxa language and culture.
- Willingness to engage with local culture and participate in community events
- Special consideration will be given to applicants with Acadience (DIBELS), Readwell and/or Jump Math experience.
To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to Katherine Coleman via email to ( )
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association
Kootenay Rockies Tourism is a not-for-profit society governed by the BC Societies Act. We are one of five Regional Destination Management Organizations working on behalf of the tourism sector to support and advance the sustainable tourism economy. KRT provides a critical link between the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, the Crown Corporation Destination BC, municipalities, community DMOs, tourism businesses, Indigenous communities and businesses as well as not-for-profit organizations that are invested in the tourism economy in this region.