1.0 FTE Continuing full-time Nle’kepmxcin (Thompson) Language Instructor

NICOLA-CANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1.0 FTE Continuing full-time Nle’kepmxcin (Thompson) Language Instructor, beginning September 1, 2026. Required Qualifications Be a speaker of the Nłeʔkepmxcin Language. Possess a First Nations Language teacher certificate for Nłeʔkepmxcin or be eligible for this certificate. Knowledge and understanding of Nłeʔkepmx and/or Syilx culture. Training and experience working with grade-level students. Experience with adapting materials, resources, assessments, and learning outcomes for student needs. Valid BC Teaching certificate or eligible for Letter of Permission. Preferred Qualifications A commitment to supporting a variety of learning needs. Experience/training in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students. A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents. A commitment to working as a member of a school team in support of students. School District 58 is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population. Nicola-Similkameen School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications to increase the number of Indigenous staff to be more representative of the learners we serve. The starting annual salary for this full-time teacher position ranges from $66,604 – $116,190 , with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. Interested applicants should visit our district website at www.nssd.ca, which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026.

The instructor will teach the Nle’kepmxcin (Thompson) language to grade-level students at Nicola-Canford Elementary School. Responsibilities include adapting learning materials and assessments to meet diverse student needs while supporting social-emotional learning.

Candidates must be fluent in Nle’kepmxcin and possess or be eligible for a First Nations Language teacher certificate and a BC Teaching certificate. Knowledge of Nle’kepmx and/or Syilx culture and experience working with grade-level students are required.

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• Nle’kepmxcin Language Fluency
• Indigenous Culture Knowledge
• Curriculum Adaptation
• Student Assessment
• Social-Emotional Learning Support
• Classroom Management
• Relationship Building
• Inclusive Teaching

• Education
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level