Dakelh Language and Culture Teacher; Fort St. James

Position: Dakelh Language and Culture Teacher (Fort St. James)
Location: Omineca and Yellowhead (Smithers)

TEACHING VACANCY: POSTING NO. 14 – MAY 15, 2026  SCHOOL:
Fort St. James Secondary School, Fort St. James, BC

START DATE:

September 1, 2025
SALARY: $64,341.00 - $ + ($3,500.00 provincial recruitment and retention allowance)
DAKELH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE TEACHER

Note:

This position is eligible for a provincial Teacher of Indigenous Language allowance of $8,000.00.
Specific assignment to be determined by the District Principal of Indigenous Education and School Principal.
Qualifications   Bachelor of Education.
A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in The Ministry of Education and Childcare.
Specific training and experience teaching Dakelh Language and Culture is a necessity.
Certified Indigenous Language Teacher, fluent in Dakelh language and aware of the local differences in dialects.
Demonstrates a detailed knowledge and understanding of Dakelh history, culture, traditions and communities.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a positive classroom learning environment that engages students in active learning experiences.
Experience in differentiating instruction to create success in learning for each student.
Experience in integrating appropriate technologies into instructional practices in order to improve learning outcomes for students.
Ability to work as a member of a district team to create curricular competencies and content in Dakelh language.
Teacher Attributes and Commitments   The BC Education Plan and goals of the education system.
Supporting every child in learning at high levels.
Work closely with parents/guardian and caregivers and the broader community.
The Board of Education Strategic Plan.
Supporting equity, diversity and inclusion.
Ongoing professional learning for the purpose of strengthening student learning.
Making evidence-based, collaborative decisions about student learning in a professional learning community environment.
Supporting Individual Education Plans (IEP) in a collaborative team environment.
The TRC Calls to Action.
Integrating Indigenous culture and Ways of Knowing into curriculum and learning activities.

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