EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & CULTURE
JOB TITLE: Term Kindergarten Teacher

KʷU KʷLIW̓T L̓ NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE
Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves
located in the North Okanagan.
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.
The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a
supportive work environment and a compensation package which includes:

• 6% Vacation Pay Earnings
• 15 Statutory Holidays
• Paid Winter Holiday Break
• Cultural Leave
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Personal Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
  Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
  Start Date: November 14, 2023
  End Date: January 2024 (with the possibility of an extension)
  Deadline for applications: October 26, 2023
  Email: [email protected]
  Mail or drop off: 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4
  If you have accessibility needs, please contact Hollie Lachuk @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1011
  The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes the
  vulnerable sector and three references
  Ensuring the future through cultural, social and economic development
  
  PURPOSE AND KEY FOCUS
  The Cultural Immersion Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate
  Cultural Immersion programming in accordance with all relevant legislation, and organizational policies and
  procedures.
  JOB SUMMARY
  The Cultural Immersion Teacher will provide a variety of experiences that foster the child’s aesthetic and
  artistic development, emotional, social and cultural development, intellectual and physical development. It is
  important to value the contributions and needs of the parents and to work in partnership with them to
  provide a meaningful educational program.
  REPORTING STRUCTURE
  Reports to the Vice Principal
  JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  ▪ Collaborate with fellow teachers on Smart Goals, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour
  Intervention Plans (IBPs), Safety Plans, Acadience, report cards, and interim reports
  ▪ Curriculum development and delivery following BC Curricular Content and Competencies as set out
  by the Ministry of Education for BC
  ▪ Manage time between grade specific instruction and class combined instruction
  ▪ Assist and team teach in other classes as well as with Language and Culture programming, as
  needed
  ▪ Assist with musical instruction when required
  ▪ Identify ways to help and support student learning through intervention strategies
  ▪ Prepare and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBP’s),
  maintain records and progress reports
  ▪ Continually assess student progress and make recommendations for program changes, ensuring IEP
  goals are met
  ▪ Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
  ▪ Ensure students work and corrections are complete and assist students in meeting deadlines; follow
  up on work missed due to absences
  ▪ Classroom supervision and management and supervise field trips and other supervision duties as
  required
  ▪ Be a positive role model for behaviour and practice respectful student/adult interactions
  ▪ Implement positive discipline when required; conflict management of students incidents
  ▪ Ensure children have a safe and secure environment
  ▪ All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in
  providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.
  ▪ Perform other duties as required
  ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
  ▪ Monitor, record and report student success according to Individual Education Plans
  ▪ Provide information to the Director of Education/Principal regarding assigned students required for
  FNESC reporting
  ▪ Keep informed of current trends in the treatment of children with special needs
  ▪ Follow all guidelines as outlined in the Cultural Immersion School Parent-Teacher Handbook
  ▪ Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential student files
  ▪ Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress
  ▪ To give recommendations to the Principal on the selection of materials and teaching aides according
  to the curriculum plans
  ▪ Participate in staff meetings, professional development, training and conferences
  ▪ Develop daily activity plans and monitor the program budget
  ▪ Report writing including first aid incident, attendance and behavioural incident reports
  ▪ Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies and procedures
  ▪ Participate in community events as requested
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  ▪ Bachelor of Education, or equivalent
  ▪ Valid BC teaching certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch
  ▪ Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
  ▪ Demonstrated ability to teach at an elementary level
  ▪ Ability to teach split classes and team teach all classes within the school (grades K4-G7)
  ▪ Experience working with First Nations preferred
  CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE
  Compensation commensurate to education and experience
  Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal Applicants as per section 41 of the Human Rights Code.