N’Kwala School is a First Nation operated independent school offering a kindergarten to grade
12 programming. Currently we have an enrolment of 17 students, making class sizes very small,
and allowing for more one-on-one time for teacher and students. N’Kwala School is
surrounded by rolling hills and the natural environment and is located in the
beautiful Nicola Valley approximately 90 km south of Kamloops and approximately
50 km east of Merritt. On-site accommodations and daycare are available for the
successful candidate. The high school teaching position currently oversees a
grade 8-9 classroom of approximately 5 students, as well as an online program
for students in 10-12 of approximately 2 students.
Required
Qualifications:
- Qualified and experienced to teach High School level students
- Special Education training an asset
- Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the needs of all students
- Knowledge of the BC curriculum
- Valid BC teaching certificate
- A solid understanding of being able to work well with students and staff from a wide range of
backgrounds.
Recommended
Qualifications
- Experience working in a First Nations community
- Experience with Jump Math program
- Experience with special education programs
- Experience with on-line learning portals
- Experience with multi-grade classrooms
- Salary as per the Upper Nicola Band salary scale, and is linked to the local School District 58
salary grid.
Please submit your application to: Travis Klak, Principal, N'kwala School at
[email protected]