Job Code: 4027538

Kaska/Dene/Tahltan/Tagish/Inland Tlingit/Tsek’ene

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Job Details

Position Title:

Dene Language Teacher

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Department:

Education Department

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Location:

Chalo School

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Supervisor:

Principal

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Pay:

Pay Based on SD81 Teachers Grid

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Term

1 year contract with possibility of continuing

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Commencement Date:

September 1, 2026

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SUMMARY OF POSITION

Reporting to the Principal of Chalo School, DENE LANGUAGE TEACHER

Reporting to Chalo School Principal, the Dene Language Teacher is a key member of the school’s instructional team and is responsible for providing instruction for Cree Language for the whole school. In consultation with colleagues, the teacher provides effective and research-based planning, instructional and assessment practices for learning in the school.

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Qualifications

· Fluent in Dene

· Knowledge of and willingness to use and learn current best practices in education.

· A strong team orientation and desire to collaborate with educators.

· Excellent planning and organization skills.

· A desire to grow professionally through coaching.

· A willingness to learn and use school programs.

· A clear Criminal Record Check, vulnerable sector.

All applicants must be eligible for certification by the BC Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch.

RENUMERATION

· Competitive annual salary rate matched with School District 81 salary scale****

· Comprehensive group healthcare benefits****

· Employer paid RRSPs contribution; 10.13% of gross earnings paid bi-weekly****

· Professional Development funds; $1400.00 annually (pro-rated in year one)****

· Relocation Reimbursement****

· Recruitment and Retention Bonus; annual payment of $5,000****

· Special Leave: 15 medical days (5 days may be used as additional discretionary days with approval), 2 discretionary days, and 3 professional development days (pro-rated in year one).****

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Closing Date

This position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Interested applicants should submit a detailed resume, 2 professional references and any relevant documentation outlining their qualifications.

To apply, please send your completed application to:

Richelle Anderberg

Chalo School Principal

Phone: 250-774-7651

Email: richelle.anderberg@chaloschool.bc.ca

Depending on the number of applicants who apply, additional documentation may be requested from interested individuals. *Preference may be given to qualified First Nation’s applicants.

We thank all individuals for applying however only those applicants clearly meeting all of the requested minimum qualifications will be contacted.

• Constitution Act, 1982 [Section 35]; Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Section 15(1)]; Canadian Human Rights Act [Section 16(1)]; Employment Equity Act [Section 5(a), 10(b)]; Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [Article 22]; ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries.

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Posted On

May 05, 2026 09:07 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

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Job Type

Full Time, Permanent

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Fort Nelson

School/Location

Chalo School

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Salary

School District 81

Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

FTE

1.00

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference Letter(s)

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