Sm’algyax 10-12

School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. Currently we have one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site and one “on reserve” school (Hartley Bay, K-12). Our student population is approximately 2,000 students, 62% of which are aboriginal.

Our small community boasts an excellent recreation facility (ice arena, swimming pool and gymnasium), an 18-hole golf course, racquet centre, tennis court, museum and a 700-seat performing art centre.

School District No. 52 is an exhilarating place to work where new ideas and opportunities are embraced. School District No. 52 has often been described as “cutting edge” in terms of instruction and assessment practices and is well known for the forward thinking work of the Aboriginal Education and Support Services Department and their initiative and involvement in many projects.

School District No. 52 has the following opportunity:

POSITION TITLE

Indigenous Education

1. Temporary, part-time ( 0.625 f.t.e.) effective September 1, 2026 to June 30th 2027 initial assignment to Sm’alygax 10-12 at Charles Hays Secondary School . This is a leave replacement.

Necessary qualifications and Requirements include:

• Minimum of symbolic level of fluency and literacy in spoken and written Sm’algyax;

• • A thorough knowledge of Ts’msyen traditions and a good working relationship with the Ts’msyen

• community;

• • Linguistic training in written Sm’algyax grammar, syntax and orthography;

• • The ability to actively engage students in experiential learning;
• Previous teaching experience and/or work with language and culture at the community level is desirable.

Note: The successful candidate must be prepared to work collaboratively as part of a team that is

committed to the principles of a First Nations learner focused education system, and to work

with an existing Sm’algyax Committee on curriculum development and implementation strategies.

A vehicle and a valid B.C. driver’s license are required.

This position is funded through the Aboriginal 1.31 budget. As per Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to qualified teachers of First Nations ancestry

Qualifications include:

Generic Qualifications (All Vacancies)

The following qualifications are generic and necessary to all teaching positions in School District #52 (Prince Rupert). Applicants must have:

• a certificate of qualification issued under the Teachers Act;
• a Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
• a thorough knowledge and understanding of local Aboriginal culture, history and communities;
• willingness to integrate appropriate Aboriginal content and resources into educational programs;
• excellent interpersonal skills;
• demonstrated strong classroom management skills;
• willingness to integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs;
• the demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with teaching and non-teaching staff and parents/guardians;
• be willing to work collaboratively on a team that is committed to the principles of a learner-focused education system;
• willingness to work collaboratively toward improving student achievement by actively supporting the strategies and structures in the School Improvement Plans, the District (Aboriginal Education) Partnership Agreement, and the District Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (formerly known as the Achievement Plan)