Continuing Nuxalk Language & Cultural Instructor (0.7 FTE)
About the role
School District #49 (Central Coast)
Posting # T343-26/27
May 26, 2026
BellaCoola****Elementaryand****Nusatsum****Elementary
ContinuingItinerant****TeachingPosition****(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:
- 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
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Posted On
May 26, 2026 02:29 PM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
June 10, 2026 04:00 PM PST/PDT
Job Type
Part Time, Permanent
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Hagensborg
School/Location
Nusatsum Elementary School
Bella Coola Elementary
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Salary
$72,983-$126,238
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
FTE
0.70
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
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