Teacher Candidate
Location(s): Vancouver IslandExpected Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 2:30
Preferred Candidate Stream: Teaching children
Age Group(s): Elementary
Language(s): English
Associated Costs: Accommodations, transportation (to Mill Bay and to/from the school)
Face-to-face or online: Face to Face
Number of Placements: 3
Theme: Indigenous Education / Studies, Recreation / Outdoor Education, and Rural Education
Position Description
The students are welcome to join a clan (a developmentally group of learners) to walk with and learn beside the community. You will be introduced to our land based, student centered pedagogy and participate at the level you are comfortable with some nudges to take some risks in your learning and deeply think about your own journey as an educator
Organization Information
Mill Bay School is a publicly founded district operated school on Vancouver Island. Our pedagogy integrates land-based education and Indigenous studies into the curriculum, emphasizing a strong connection to the environment and meaningful relationships with local Indigenous communities. This approach allows students to learn from the land and gain insights from Indigenous perspectives, fostering a deep appreciation for nature and cultural heritage.