Teacher

PenelakutTribe
Education Department

PO Box 360
Chemainus, B.C. V0R 1K0

Ph. (250) 246-2321 Fax. (250) 246-2725 www.penelakut.ca

Penelakut Tribe Employment Opportunity
Position: Teacher
Salary: Commensurate with experience and the Penelakut Education Salary Grid; benefits upon completion of a three month probation period.
Term: Fixed Term until June 28, 2023
Deadline for Applications: September 8, 2022

We are looking for an outstanding, dedicated individual who is passionate about working with a small number of learners in Grades 10-12. Penelakut Island School currently operates a four day week from 8:20 – 3:20 Monday to Thursday.

Nature of Work:
Under the guidance of the principal, you will provide classroom instruction to students enrolled in an alternative education setting. You will provide instruction to individual students and small groups in a variety of academic and outdoor subjects and other learning activities. You may also be required to implement personal education plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides small group instruction to students enrolled in an alternative school setting.
• Development and implementation of a personall education plan for students (when required).
• Plans daily classroom instructional activities.
• Administers student assessments to ascertain academic needs of students enrolled.
• Works collaboratively with school and agency counselors, administrators, parents and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students to include lessons that address the student’s behavioral needs.
• Prepares lesson plans to correlate with student needs.
• Maintains student records and files in a confidential manner.
• Keeps accurate documentation regarding student progress, needs, strengths, etc. (i.e. grades, observations, anecdotal records, other related data).
• Keeps daily student attendance.
• Communicates with parents, administrators, and related service providers on an as needed basis.
• Manages and administers instructional activities for teacher aides.
• Submits all reports, forms, records and data as requested by Secondary Education Director and/or Superintendent.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal. www.penelakut.ca

PenelakutTribe
Education Department

PO Box 360
Chemainus, B.C. V0R 1K0

Ph. (250) 246-2321 Fax. (250) 246-2725 www.penelakut.ca

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor of Education Degree
• Must be in good standing with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education
• Cultural sensitivity with an awareness of Hul’qumi’num language and culture
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Candidates must have the ability to maintain a calm, professional manner in a fast paced environment which will often require multi tasking
• Must have excellent classroom management skills

Submit the following:

• Resume, Cover Letter and References
• Teacher Certification in BC
• Clear Criminal Record Check

to

Lisa Malones, Principal
Penelakut Island Elementary School

Closing date: September 8, 2022

This position is open to all qualified applicants and only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Full-time
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chemainus, BC V0R 5K0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-09-08
Expected start date: 2022-09-05