Language Resource Teacher

ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)

The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe. 

We are Culturally Centered, Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package, RSP matching up to 8%, 3 weeks' vacation upon completion of probationary period, and many other benefits. 

Deadline for Applications: Open until filled. 

POSITION

Reporting to the Little Chiefs Primary School Lead Teacher. The Secwepemcstin Language Teacher is responsible for delivering daily language instruction to students from K4 to Grade 4 at Little Chiefs Daycare and Little Chiefs Primary School. Working collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and classroom teachers, the position supports student learning, assessment, and inclusive instructional practices. The Language Teacher will also develop and implement Secwepemcstin language curriculum resources that promote language revitalization, cultural identity, and the preservation of the Nation’s language for future generations.

Employment Type

Full time, 35 hours per week (or if different please include).

Probation Period

3 months from the date of hire.

Education Required

• Secwepemcstin Language Proficiency Certificate.


• Developmental Standard Term Certification.


• Teacher Certification through BC Teacher Regulation Branch or Letter of Permission.  

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching in multigrade classroom.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in First Nations School Association’s


• Strong understanding of Secwepemcstin (Shuswap) Language.

Overtime Status

Non-exempt.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist Little Chiefs Primary School Lead Teacher in the testing and follow up with students with exceptionalities.


2. Assist Little Chiefs Primary School Teachers with understanding and using Student Assessment to guide instructional strategies.


3. Collaborative teaching Secwepemcstin Language each day grades K4 to Grade 4. The K4 program is offered at the Little Chiefs Daycare in the community each day. Minimum of 30 minutes per day for the K4 students. The K5-Grade 4 Secwepemcstin Immersion will take place at all Little Chiefs Primary School in the afternoons.


4. Plan, Design and Implement Secwepemcstin Primary Resources to be used in lessons. Dedicated time for this curriculum will be from 2:30pm to 4:00 pm each day.


5. As requested, serve as Substitute Teacher as needed.

 The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We thank all those individuals who applied. Given the large number of applicants we receive for our job postings, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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