Continuing​/Part-Time; FTE; First Nations Language and Culture Teacher

Position: #225.1 - Continuing/Part-Time (0.500 FTE) - First Nations Language and Culture Teacher
About Our Community - Northwest British Columbia
Coast Mountains School District 82 has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, learning styles and needs. Located in the northwest of British Columbia our school district encompasses the traditional territories of four Indigenous nations, the Gitxsan, the Haisla, the Nisga’a and the Tsimshian, and the main communities of the Hazeltons, Kitimat, Stewart, Terrace and Thornhill. The Gitxsan territory of the Hazelton area is made up of seven nations including the Gitanmaax, Gitanyow, Gitsegukla, Gitwangak, Glen Vowell, Hagwilget and Kispiox located through the Hazelton communities and the Kispiox Valley.

The Haisla territory is centered in Kitamaat Village and the Tsimshian territory has two distinct First Nations band communities consisting of Kitselas and Kitsumkalum in the Terrace and Thornhill areas. The richness of the local Indigenous culture and history contributes to all our schools in a very positive way as both Indigenous and non‑Indigenous learners benefit from the diversity surrounding them.

The School District serves a student population of approximately 4,100 students in nineteen schools including three alternate programs and a trades learning centre that encompasses dual‑credit, distance learning and continuing education programs, with 800 employees (casual employees included). The operating budget is approximately $66 million, and the geographical area covered by the district is of equivalent size to the country of Finland.

The Board of Education Office is located in Terrace with Kitimat a forty‑five‑minute drive from the office, Kitwanga a one‑hour drive, the Hazeltons one and a half hours, and Stewart three and a half hours. Together we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners so they will have the skills and competencies they need to be productive and successful citizens in a rapidly changing world.

School District #82 (Coast Mountains)

Job Code: 4060060

School - Thornhill Elementary School, Terrace, BC

Position - Continuing, part-time (0.500 FTE) - First Nations Language and Culture Teacher

Start Date - September 1, 2026.

Job Type – Part Time

FTE – 0.50

Closing Date – Ongoing

Posted On – August 25, 2026 09:48 AM PST/PDT

Location – Terrace

School/Location – Thornhill Elementary School

Qualifications And Experience

Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for).

Experience teaching students at all grade levels.

Working knowledge of the learning standards, curricular competencies, and core competencies within the revised BC Curriculum.

Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement individualized learning plans for with academic, social and emotional learning difficulties.

Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.

Ability to relate well with students, parents and staff members.

Committed to following the goals and strategies outlined in the school and district framework for enhanced learning.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Interested Applicants Are Required To Supply

Cover Letter

Resume

Three (3) professional references.

Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate) or eligible to obtain.

Teacher Qualification Card.

Compensation

Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $63,513 - $117,454 (based on 1.00 FTE) is in accordance with the Collective Agreement in place between the Coast Mountain Teachers' Federation and the Board of School Trustees.

$1,000 - $5,000 relocation allowances for teachers from other areas (conditions may apply).

$3,500 Recruitment and Retention allowance for all teachers (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on FTE).

Isolation Allowance for our remote communities:
Hazelton - $1,287, Kitwanga - $1,528, Stewart - $ 4,824 (paid over 10 months of the school year).

Benefits as per the collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health and group life insurance.

Our Vision

Learning together, realizing success for all - Engage, Ignite, Empower

Our Mission

Supporting all learners to achieve their individual success while inspiring a passion for lifelong learning

Our Goals

All students will realize their full potential

Honour and respect culture, diversity and inclusion

Facilitate well‑being across Coast Mountains School District 82

For More Information – Please Contact
Kiran Bath - Director of Human Resources,  –

Roberta Taylor - Human Resource Officer,  –

Or send us email at

Learning Together, Realizing Success for All - Engage, Ignite, Empower

Salary: $63,513 to $117,454 (based on FTE , previous experience and TQS Category placement).

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