POSTING DATE: May 14, 2026

SCHOOL:** Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School **

POSITION: Grades K-7 Okanagan Language Teacher

POSTING: ** #17 - 2026/27 **

APPOINTMENT: **0.4 **FTE Continuing

START DATE:** September 1, 2026 **

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** Qualifications Required:

1. First Nations Language Teacher Certificate in Okanagan Language (as recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Brand (TRB)). Uncertified language teacher applications may be considered with a commitment to complete the TRB Letter of Permission;
2. recent experience teaching Okanagan language;
3. proficient in speaking and writing in Okanagan and English;
4. ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;
5. knowledge of current effective instruction and assessment practices;
6. demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level;
7. effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;
8. ability to integrate technology into educational programs.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Ongoing until the position is filled

For further information please contact the Director of Instruction, Learning and Inquiry at

**(250) 498-3481 ornsearcy@sd53.bc.ca **

Please review and follow Application Guidelines on our website: Click Here

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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** ******All interested candidates (internal and external) are invited

to apply to School District No. 53 teacher postings!

Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (link [July 2025 Salary Grid](https://www.sd53.bc.ca/documents/a4ec9fa1-23b8-4a95-b036-9937ede8414b/Teachers- Salary-Grid-July-1-2025.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260422183416)). ****

** **Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re-engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer-initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re-engagement and employer- initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.

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Posted On

May 14, 2026 11:58 AM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

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Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Oliver

School/Location

Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary

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Salary

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Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

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