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language teacher - elementary school
Title posted on Jobillico - Language Teacher
Posted on November 26, 2024 by Employer details Kootenay/Okanagan
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K U K LIW T L NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE <p>Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan.<p>Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches. <p>WHAT WE OFFER <p> The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment and a total compensation package which includes:<p><p> 3 Weeks Vacation Pay <p> Extended Health and Dental Benefits <p> Employer Matched Pension Plan <p> 15 Statutory Holidays <p> Paid Winter Holiday Break <p> Cultural Leave <p> Discounted Silver Star lift passes <p> Retention Bonuses after years of service <p> 15 Paid Sick Days <p> Paid Personal Leave <p> Employee Assistance Program <p> Professional Development Opportunities <p><p>JOB SUMMARY<p> The Language Teacher is responsible for instructing elementary students (K5-G7) and school staff the nsyilxwc?n language and cultural ways of the sqilxw/sylix people. Language and cultural teaching and activities must strengthen children?s sense of identity, culture, and history. The Language Teacher supervises a language and cultural teaching team that includes a language instructor, language assistants and language learners. The position of language teacher aims to foster a learning environment among students and school staff based on sqilxw values, culture, and traditions. The position will oversee the development of a complete language and cultural curriculum for the school?s elementary level students (K4-G7). The position works closely with the Language program?s instructor, assistants, and learners as well as with teaching staff and other support staff, practicing a team-teaching approach.<p>SUPPORTS NEEDED <p><p> Provides language instruction for the school, including whole class and small groups, using a variety of strategies.<p> Oversees the development of a nsyilxwc?n language curriculum, rooted in traditional sqilxw cultural practices and knowledge, which creates a progressive learning pathway for all students from K4 to G7 and places students on a trajectory to reach language fluency.<p> Shares cultural knowledge and provides a variety of cultural experiences and activities for the school, whole class, and small group.<p> Submits and follows a yearly overview inclusive of Land Based Learning principles.<p> Develops appropriate Language and Culture (L&C) units and daily lesson plans in consultation with a designated Classroom Teacher<p> Develops teaching resources in collaboration with L&C team and other school staff.<p> Coordinates field trips to support L&C learning in consultation with Vice Principal<p> Develops appropriate units and daily lesson plans utilizing traditional techniques such as story, song, photos, cultural activities, conversation, and participation in daily routines. <p> Identifies opportunities to integrate language and culture into all aspects of classroom and land-based learning.<p> Ensures there are samples of the Okanagan language throughout the school e.g. labeled pictures, labeled classroom articles, etc.<p> Assists in managing classroom expectations. <p> Practices respectful student/adult interactions.<p> Participates in the preparation of the school annual calendar identifying dates for cultural activities, events, and cultural field trips.<p> Attends workshops, seminars, conferences, and other professional development activities to keep informed of current trends in education, practices, and curriculum developments related to First Nation education.<p> Provides daily language instruction to school staff in supporting their learning and on-going use of Okanagan language skills.<p><p><p>ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES <p><p> Prepares student assessments in L&C learning.<p> Maintains records related to student progress.<p> Evaluat- LocationVernon, BC
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #13706736
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