GRADE 8/9 ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Secondary School

An employment opportunity exists for a TEMPORARY Part-Time (0.714 FTE) Grade 8/9 English and Social Studies Teacher effective September 1, 2026 to the full return of the incumbent or no later than June 30, 2027 at GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Secondary School.

Requirements:

·      A university teaching major, or its equivalent, directly related to the teaching position;

·      Understanding and being committed to the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation commission, including the eradication of existing and persistent equity gaps for specific groups of children;

·      High level of skills related to successful classroom management, and to the development and maintenance of a positive classroom climate;

·      Experience with multi-grade classes an asset;

·      Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, instruct and evaluate learning activities for students’ strengths and for their academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs;

·      Working with the learning services and administrative team to collaboratively develop and implement Individual Education Plans and Behavior Plans;

·      Knowledge of school-based teams;

·      Demonstrated ability in creating safe inclusive learning environments where students are connected, supported, engaged and challenged;

·      Proven interpersonal skills, work ethic and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, education assistants, parents and administrators;

·      Understanding of local resources and environment;

·      Teacher Regulation Branch certification.

Competitive Salary: $85,839 - $53,876 per annum

Remote and Rural Allowance: $2,499 per annum

Travel Allowance: $861 per annum

Up to $2,000 relocation allowance upon submission of receipts

Teachers currently employed with the district need only submit a letter of intent.

If you are interested in assuming this role, please submit a teacher application complete with comprehensive resume and supporting documents, along with three (3) professional references by

Tuesday September 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM  

The Haida Gwaii School District hires on the basis of merit and is committed to

employment equity.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture.