Intermediate Teacher

There is a full-time intermediate teaching position being offered at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School for the 2025-2026 school year, starting on August 25, 2025. This is a one-year position with the possibility of continuation.

The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School is a band-operated independent school located in Port Hardy, British Columbia that enrols 125 students from Preschool to Grade 7.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to successfully manage a classroom and meet individual student goals.
• Use a variety of assessment data to support the planning of differentiated lessons and ongoing instructional changes necessary to meet student needs.
• Work positively with students, parents, staff, and other community members.
• Use a variety of programs, strategies, and activities to realize the components of the curriculum and meet the needs of students, including experience with regulation strategies and trauma-informed practices.
• Work with a school-based team and outside agencies to develop plans, deliver instruction, and assess the effectiveness of interventions to meet the needs of a diverse student population and engage children in extra-curricular activities.
• Be willing to participate in cultural, school, and community events and learn from parents and community members.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Valid BC Teaching Certificate.
• Teaching experience in grades 4-7 is an asset.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current instructional and assessment theory and practice.
• Knowledge of current theory and practice regarding inclusion, differentiation, and diversity.
• Knowledge of BC Indigenous people and experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of the BC Ministry of Education Building Student Success Curriculum.
• Ability to work as a team member who can collaborate with a dedicated staff.
• Willingness to improve practice through professional development.
• Solid classroom management skills.
• Experience incorporating technology into teaching practice.
• Experience in differentiating and providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of all students.

The closing date for this position is May 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Only those short-listed will be contacted. Please fax, mail, or e-mail applications, including a cover letter stating your interest, a current resume listing experience, qualifications, and references, as well as a copy of your current teaching certificate to:

Reed Allen - Principal
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School
Box 1799, Port Hardy, B.C., V0N 2P0
Tel: (250) 949-7743 Fax: (250) 949-7422
E-mail: rallen@gwanak.bc.ca