Elementary Teacher

**Job Posting** **Position** **:** Elementary School Teacher **Basic Responsibilities** Seeking an elementary teacher for a highly unique school in a rural setting in the South Okanagan. Senpaq'cin is a First Nations Authorized Primary Years Program (IB PYP) with the International Baccalaureate World School. The role of the IB\-PYP teacher is to build and maintain a successful inquiry program centered around our local First Nations culture and protocols. **Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To** * Designing, preparing, implementing, reflecting, evaluating, and reporting learning experiences that align with BC curriculum and the IB PYP curriculum framework. * Creating differentiated learning experiences to meet the learning needs of the students within the classroom environment. * Providing opportunity for student\-initiated action from deep exploration of inquiry lessons. * Collaborating with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge. * Communicating accurately, regularly and meaningfully with families of students. * Contributing to the extracurricular programs offered within the school environment. * Collaborating with the Okanagan Language Team to integrate First Nations language and culture into the program of inquiry and daily instructional practice where applicable. * Willingness to understand implement trauma informed strategies to support the emotional health of the student population. **Minimum Qualifications Required** * BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate * PYP training or experience is an asset * Experience working within a First Nation school or organization * Willingness to learn the Okanagan Language alongside the students * Valid Driver's License **Other Related Employment Information:** Candiate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with others, is a solution\-based problem solver and has strong organizational skills. Start Date: August 24, 2026 Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:30 pm Term of Employment: 10 month contract with the option to extend from year to year Term of Employment Short Term employment from June 22 to Pay Rate: Based on SD 53 teacher wage scale Deadline for Applications Open until filled **Contact Person** Principal \- Julie Shaw 250\-498\-2019 HR Manager \- Leona Baptiste 250\-498\-3444