MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS SUPPORT TEACHER

Sḵ ́aadg̱aa Naay Elementary School

An employment opportunity exists for a Temporary Part-Time (0.2 FTE) Mental Health Wellness Support Teacher effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 Sḵ ́aadg̱aa Naay Elementary 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 successfully supporting implementation methods to help students develop self-regulation, and to the development and maintenance of a positive classroom climate;

·      Experience with multi-grade classes an asset;

·      Experience, training, knowledge of social emotional learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive school community contributing to a safe, caring and healthy environment where every student feels a sense of belonging.

·      Possess an understanding of and an ability to assist in the development and execution of Individual Education Planning and Behavioural Plans;

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

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

·      Knowledge of school-based teams;

·      Understanding of local resources and environment;

·      The ability to work in a team situation daily in the classroom;

·      Teacher Regulation Branch certification.

Competitive Salary: $15,083 - $24,044 per annum

Remote and Rural Allowance: $700 per annum

Travel Allowance: $241 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 résumé and supporting documents, along with three (3) professional references by Friday, May 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.