School District #49 (Central Coast)

Posting # T343-26/27

May 26, 2026

BellaCoolaElementaryandNusatsum****Elementary

ContinuingItinerantTeachingPosition(0.7****FTE)

**September****1,**2026

(NuxalkLanguage&CulturalInstructor)

Internal/External

School District #49 (Central Coast) is accepting applications from teachers with a demonstrated commitment to developing a positive student-centered learning environment. Interested teachers who are certified or who are eligible to become certified by the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch are invited to apply.

General Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate competence in traditional and contemporary Nuxalk 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;
• Work within the context of the collective agreement.

Requirements:

• Training in Nuxalk culture;
• Be willing to submit to a local criminal record check;
• Nuxalk language fluency is preferred;
• Be able to read and write the Nuxalk language;
• Must demonstrate a mature, caring, and dependable attitude;
• Be knowledgeable in Nuxalk history especially stories and legends;
• Be knowledgeable in Nuxalk protocols dealing with stories, legends, song and dance;
• Be able to work with and interact positively and proactively with other teaching staff, support staff, Nuxalk language teachers, Nuxalk Elders and the Nuxalk community at large;
• Bachelor of Education Degree (Elementary);
• Provide evidence of professionalism in the workplace including classroom planning and student assessment.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

1. Experience in teaching First Nation students.

The annual salary range for this position is $72,983 to $126,238 (which includes retention & recruitment allowance). Please forward your resume by 4:00 PM on June 10, 2026 to:

Mr. Peter Tallio

Coordinator, Aboriginal Education

PO Bag 130

Hagensborg, BC

V0T 1H0

Phone: (250) 982-2691 Fax: (250) 982-2319