Gitksen West Secondary School

Located in Gitwangak First Nation, BC

Secondary****Industrial Arts Teacher Job Posting

About Us
Gitksen West Secondary School is a brand-new, state-of-the-art high school serving the Gitwangak, Gitsegukla and Gitanyow First Nations. We provide a safe, inclusive, and culturally rich learning environment that blends academic excellence with Sim'algya x and Gitksen language, culture, and traditions. Our modern facilities include specialized classrooms for science, arts, and trades, a full commercial kitchen for nutrition programs and culinary studies, a gymnasium, and a track and sports field. Students have opportunities for dual credit, work experience, leadership and sports academies, while staff benefit from a collaborative and innovative professional environment. Join us and make a direct impact on the education, well-being, and cultural development of our students.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Industrial Arts/Shop courses, including woodworking, metalwork, and applied technology aligned with B. C. Curriculum
• Maintain a safe, well-equipped shop environment
• Integrate cultural and community-based projects where possible
• Guide students in hands-on skill development and problem-solving
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records
• Integrate Sim'algyax and Gitksen culture in projects and lessons
• Assess and monitor student progress; provide feedback, grades, and reports
• Support students' intellectual, social, and emotional development
• Participate in school activities, committees, professional development, extra-curricular activites
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate project-based learning, particularly when weaving Sim'algya x and Gitksen culture into their curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education or equivalent
• BC Teacher Certification
• Trades background or Red Seal preferred
• Knowledge of First Nations schools and culturally responsive instruction
• Strong safety awareness and classroom/shop management skills
• Strong knowledge of 21st-century, project-based learning and teaching strategies
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• Team player with creativity and innovation in lesson planning
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Benefits: GWSSS provides its employees with a competitive salary (based on SD82 wage grid) dependent on category and years of experience (ie. Cat. 5 with 5 years of experience: $79,364), moving loan subsidy, and full group health benefits, including pension, life insurance, and dental coverage.

Why Join Us?

If you are a bold educational leader ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and help build a school that will inspire generations to come. For more information and to submit an application that includes Cover Letter, CV, Philosophy of Education, copy of credentials and references to:

**Edith Loring-Kuhanga, B. Ed., M. Ed. Leadership & Governance **Consultant;

Email: consultant@gwsss.ca

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Posted On

May 14, 2026

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Hazelton

School/Location

Gitksen West Secondary School

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Salary

$79,364. (Cat. 5 & 5 yrs exp based on grid)

Employment Start Date

August 31, 2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Additional Documents
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas
• Practicum Reports
• Teaching Evaluations
• Reference Letter(s)
• Transcripts

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