Imagine a classroom where the lake is your science lab, the forest is your library, and students have daily opportunities to learn from Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Located just minutes from beautiful Stuart Lake, our school is dedicated to deeply rooted, land-based learning and cultural immersion. We believe that education should be holistic, experiential, and directly connected to the water, land, and history that surround us.
We operate on a strengths-based, culturally responsive framework. We celebrate and build upon the unique identity, gifts, and interests that every learner brings to school.
Our school is located 45 minutes away from Fort St James and 2.5 hours from Prince George, and is within a community of approximately 500 people.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We know that teaching is a demanding calling, which is why we’ve built an environment that prioritizes educator well-being along with student success:
A 4.5-Day Work Week: Every Friday afternoon is yours. Use it to explore the lake, hike the trails, or simply rest and recharge.
Salary 3% above the Local School District - Our salaries from each category are 3% above SD91 salary grid.
Moving Allowance: A relocation/moving allowance is provided to assist with your transition to our beautiful community from other locations within Canada.
Small Class Sizes and Robust Support Systems: Our small class sizes of approximately 2-10 students allow you to teach personalized lessons centred around student interests. We provide many supports, including Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Educational Assistants, land-based learning coordinators, and a caring administrative and support team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and management of adult education programming, including
planning, development, and evaluation.
- Teach adult learners in various subjects such as Adult Dogwood preparation, literacy, life
skills, and support learning opportunities related to Dakelh Language and Culture.
- Develop and adapt curricula to incorporate Tl’azt’en Nation culture, language, and
community needs.
- Manage program administration, including scheduling, reporting, budgeting, and
compliance with funding requirements.
- Supervise and support adult education instructors and support staff.
- Monitor learner progress and provide individualized coaching and support.
- Build strong relationships with learners, families, community members, and external
partners.
- Coordinate partnerships with post-secondary institutions, employers, and community
organizations to support learner pathways.
- Organize workshops, cultural events, and outreach initiatives to promote adult education
participation.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional standards in all educational and administrative
tasks.
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to adult and Indigenous education.
What You Bring
- Bachelor of Education Degree and valid BC Teaching Certificate, or eligibility for
certification.
- A strong foundation in literacy instruction and a passion for helping all readers
- High expectations for your students and yourself as learners.
- A minimum of 3–5 years’ teaching experience, preferably in Indigenous or rural contexts.
- A deep commitment to Indigenous/local cultural revitalization and a desire to
continuously learn and unlearn.
- It would be very helpful to have a reliable car that can travel in all seasons.
- Experience in program leadership or administration is an asset.
- Flexibility, creativity, integrity, and a willingness to work as part of a team.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and at least two professional references to
[email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
