The Gitxaala, also known as Git Lax M‘oon people of the saltwater, are one of the most ancient societies on the Northwest coast. The community has a population of approximately four hundred people. Health and wellness guide a variety of community initiatives, often including Lach Klan School. Our school includes pre-school to grade 12 and currently serves seventy-five students. We are located in Kitkatla, about 45km southwest of Prince Rupert on Dolphin Island and accessible by boat and seaplane. The area is home to a wide variety of animal and sea life, a multitude of islands, and breath-taking views. This area is abundant with opportunity for an outdoor enthusiast.

Lach Klan School, in the Gitxaala Nation is seeking a motivated, adventurous grade 4/5 elementary teacher who is committed to working in a positive team atmosphere to ensure success for all students. The successful candidate will be working and playing in the traditional territory of Gitxaala Nation and will engage with local culture and participate in community events. You will bring recent and successful classroom experience with multi-grade and inter-class organization. You will be committed to making collaborative decisions about instructional design and selection of instructional materials based on data related to students learning including teaching Read well, Guided Reading, and other foundational programs.

You use strength-based, student-centered approaches to plan engaging and educational lessons. You will have a demonstrated ability to accommodate the needs of students with a range of learning styles and abilities, able to motivate students and adjust instruction strategies accordingly. You will have the ability to cultivate regular, meaningful dialogue between school and home to support parental engagement in the learning process of students. A willingness to integrate appropriate technologies into your instructional practices to improve learning outcomes is essential.

Lach Klan school offers a two-year contract including a competitive salary (matching local School districts depending on qualification and experience) along with a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vacation, housing, moving and travel subsidies. We also ensure that all our teachers are provided with ongoing professional development opportunities through FNSA, FNESC, and other bodies.

Successful candidates will have:

• A degree in education;
• An up-to-date member of teacher regulation branch (or working towards membership);
• A sense of humor and be committed to providing a healthy learning environment for all children;
• The ability to adjust to living in a small, isolated community;
• Demonstrated experience and training in differentiated learning, intensive behavioral management, and special needs learning;
• Be sensitive to First Nation’s culture, and educational issues;
• An energetic and innovative attitude and be willing to contribute to a team effort.

All employees must complete the appropriate clear criminal record check to work at the school. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to Deb Stava, Director of Education via email to dec@gitxaalanation.com. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted