26-T-62 - 0.4 Indigenous Support Teacher

Job summary

Support classroom teachers in embedding Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into learning experiences for all students. Implement programs and services addressing students’ academic, personal, and social-emotional needs, and connect with families and community supports.

Job details

Kootenay-Columbia School District No. 20 Teaching Vacancy 2026-2027 Posting Date: September 24, 2026 Competition # 26-T-62 Kinnaird Elementary School 0.4 FTE Indigenous Support Teacher (Tuesday & Thursday) Temporary: Immediately – December 18, 2026, or full return of the incumbent NOTE: This assignment may end prior to the end date, or it may be extended. Qualifications BC Certification Bachelor of Education or equivalent Experience with a variety of learning management systems Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment Demonstrated ability to support classroom teachers with the embedding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in student learning experiences for all students Demonstrated ability to implement programs and services to assist with academic, personal, and social-emotional needs Demonstrated ability to connect with families to build effective communication between home, school, and community supports Excellent communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills For further information, please contact Wendy Cutler, Principal, at The annual salary for this position ranges from $64,012 to $118,237, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by 4:00 pm, September 29, 2026. Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers. We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: , KCTU, Schools

What you’ll do

Support classroom teachers in embedding Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into learning experiences for all students. Implement programs and services addressing students’ academic, personal, and social-emotional needs, and connect with families and community supports.

Requirements

Requires BC certification and a Bachelor of Education or equivalent. Candidates should have experience with varied learning management systems and demonstrate effective teaching and assessment, teamwork, family communication, and classroom management skills.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Family communication · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Indigenous Knowledge And Perspectives
• Teaching
• Assessment Strategies
• Learning Management Systems
• Teamwork
• Academic Support
• Personal Support
• Social-Emotional Support
• Family Communication
• Classroom Management
• Interpersonal Communication

Job areas

• Education