Posted Feb 27, 2026Nsyilxcen House Instructor
Description
Upper Nicola Indian Band
Is looking for a Nsyilxcen House Instructor
$35-$40
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and plan for daily immersion instruction to adult learner cohort
- Develop work plans to reflect curricular progression and milestones
- Assess language learner’s progress
- Create and maintain a safe, trauma-informed learning environment
- Create an immersive environment that encourages daily language use and fluency development
- Collaborate with elders and knowledge keepers to integrate cultural prospectives into instruction
- Assessing student progress and adapting teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs
- Cooperate in the planning and celebrating the milestone successes of the cohort
- Other duties that support the UNB Nsyilxcen Program with Nsyilxcen resource development, program, planning, and other actions which align with the UNB strategic plan and Nsyilxcen operational plan
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Mid to high proficiency in Nsyilxcen language
- Adequate training and experience teaching the Nsyilxcen language
- Knowledge and respect of the Syilx culture and traditional ways
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle
- Knowledge of Paul Creek language curriculum series
- Adaptability
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient basic computer skills
- Ability to read, write, type the Nsyilxcen language
- Passion for language revitalization and immersive strategies
Send a cover letter and resume by via hand delivery, mail, or e-mail, to on or before March 11th, 2026
Upper Nicola would like to thank all applicants but only those short listed will be contacted
JOB CLOSES MARCH 11th
