ABOUT US

Situated on S’ólh Tém:éxw, the traditional territory of the Stó:lō people and Squiala First Nation, it is the goal of our schools to instill confidence and independence in our students by empowering physical, social, spiritual and mental growth in a culturally responsive and rich environment.
Squiala Elementary School
Squiala Elementary School is a First Nation band school where we hold our traditional culture and language close to our hearts. It is our strong belief that our children deserve the right to learn and practice Stó:lō cultural ways of life. Squiala Elementary School provides a holistic learning environment for students from preschool through gr 6 that accepts and appreciates the uniqueness of each child. With a culturally informed curriculum, in conjunction with the community, we encourage students to develop good citizenship practices as well as high moral and educational standards.

Who are we looking for?

• You foster students’ self-esteem, motivation and sense of community responsibility
• You are committed to decolonizing educational practices and respectful of Indigenous education
• You help develop students’ cognitive capacity, respect for learning, and self-regulation
• You can provide an environment that ensures the physical and emotional safety and well-being of children
• You create a stimulating classroom environment
• You enjoy place-based learning and can create engaging, educational experiences
• You are a passionate, excited team member who has the energy to keep up with our students
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university and hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate

Interested? Please email cover letter, resume and references to Steffi Munshaw (Principal) at steffanymunshaw@squiala.co

Please refer the Job description for details