0.75 FTE Temporary part-time (Okanagan Language) nsyilxcen Language Instructor at Merritt Secondary and Merritt Central Elementary

MERRITT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY & MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL

0.40 FTE Temporary part-time (Okanagan Language) nsyilxcen Language Instructor at Merritt Secondary beginning January 5 2026 to June 26 2026.

0.35 FTE Temporary part-time (Okanagan Language) nsyilxcen Language Instructor at Merritt Central Elementary beginning January 5 2026 to June 26 2026.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Be a speaker of the nsyilxcen Language.

Possess a First Nations Language teacher certificate for nsyilxcen Language or be eligible for this certificate.

Have a good understanding of 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.

Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students staff and parents.

Committed 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 $60090 - $109520 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 which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Teachers interested in further information regarding this position should contact the District Principal Indigenous Education Angela McIvor at or email :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 60090 - 109520