Gr. 6/7 Classroom Teacher

Gr. 6/7 Classroom Teacher "‹The K’ak’ot’Å‚ats’i School is looking for individuals with strong academic and interpersonal skills who are searching for teaching opportunities for the 2026/27 School year. This teaching opportunity is designed for a passionate, caring individual looking to make a difference while working in a collaborative team focused environment! Location:  K’ak’ot’Å‚ats’i School is located approximately 16 km (12 min drive) northwest of Port Hardy, BC on the Quatsino IR#18 near Coal Harbour, BC.  "‹Why K’ak’ot’Å‚ats’i School? ·      Smaller class sizes compared to public system (10-15 students)·      In-class Educational Assistants (EA) support·      Excellent professional development opportunities (local & lower mainland)·      Access to second level services (SLP, OT, Behaviour Specialist etc.)·      On-site Culture & Language Teachers (assist in local FN content)·      Competitive wages & benefits ·      Access to classroom budgets (reimbursed with little out of pocket expenses)·      Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s events)"‹"‹Compensation ·      Relocation Allowance $3,000.00 & Recruitment/Retention Allowance $3,000.00·      Salary as per SD#85 salary grid (+1 Step) . (See current SD#85 salary grid).·      Benefits as per QBC Group Plan (medical, dental and group life insurance)·      Pension plan contributions matched by employer"‹Qualifications: B. Ed with BC Teaching Certification or equivalent (must be eligible for BC certification).  Experience working with First Nations considered an asset but not mandatory. Teachers have access to full-time culture & language staff available to assist with all cultural aspects of teaching in our school.  Additional Qualifications and Experience  ·      Experience and skills teaching in both primary and intermediate levels·      Strong literacy and numeracy background·      Willingness to participate in and implement school-wide initiatives and goals ·      Experience with adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the specific needs of students·      Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques·      Experience teaching in a multi-age group setting an asset ·      Strong classroom management skills ·      Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the school improvement plan and professional development opportunities·      Strong background in computer related skills and ability to integrate technology into the learning environment·      Willingness to work within a team on common school-wide literacy initiatives·      Willing to travel for professional development opportunities