Job Description

Comox Valley School District #71
Job Posting: Indigenous Early Learning Teacher

Position Overview
We are seeking a 1.0 FTE District Early Literacy Teacher With an Indigenous Cultural Safety Focus

About Comox Valley Schools
Comox Valley Schools is an inclusive learning community, we embrace diversity, foster relationships, and empower all learners to have a positive impact on the world. We are the largest employer in the Comox Valley with over 1800 employees providing a comprehensive educational program to approximately 10,500 students in 14 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 K-9 school, 3 secondary schools, 2 alternate schools, and a provincial on-line learning school. Our annual operating budget is roughly $163 million.

SD 71 is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. Located within the Comox Valley is the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox and the Village of Cumberland; each providing their own unique services and community cultures. The Comox Valley is a desirable place to live with great ocean beaches, golf, skiing, hiking, swimming and boating. In addition, the community has strong and vibrant arts and cultural programs.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with district and school teams to design and implement effective supplemental learning and early intervention models that honour diverse ways of knowing and being.
Coordinate district-wide strategies that ensure equitable and culturally relevant access to early literacy supports, guided by community and Indigenous perspectives.
Engage in meaningful collaboration and communication with district staff, regional networks, families, and Indigenous partners to promote shared ownership and culturally safe practices.
Lead and support early literacy training for primary educators, grounded in culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive instructional and assessment practices.
Facilitate professional learning for educators, administrators, and support staff through workshops, co-teaching, demonstration lessons, and collaborative planning focused on Indigenous cultural safety and holistic learning.
Contribute to a district culture of learning, inclusion, and reconciliation through additional responsibilities as required.

Anticipated start date: November 17, 2025.

Skills, Attributes and Competencies
• Indigenous Ancestry required
• Valid BC Teaching Certificate
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and educational strengths and challenges.
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous youth and communities

**see job profile on Make a Future for full list of responsibilities, expected skills, competencies and attributes

How to Apply
Qualified individuals are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, a chronological resume, and the name and contact information of at least three professional references through Make a Future at https://buff.ly/P4Uk2PI.

Applications received prior to 1:00 pm (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, November 6, 2025 will be assured careful consideration.

For support or more information contact [email protected]

Thank you for your interest.

Comox Valley Schools is located on the traditional territories of the K’ómoks First Nation. We would like to thank them for the privilege of living on their land and the gift of working with their children.

Required languages: English

Education level: Please refer to job description.

Required skills: Please refer to job description.

Closest intersection: Idiens Way & Lerwick Road