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Jean Marie Joseph School

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Welcome to Jean Marie Joseph School

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Jean Marie Joseph School, you’ll join a close-knit Dakelh community where every student is known by name. Small class sizes allow you to build strong relationships and make a meaningful impact each day.

You’ll bring learning to life through culturally relevant, land-based experiences — from salmon restoration to traditional nutrition programs — within a Band-run, FNSA-accredited school.

Here, you’ll be supported with professional development through FNESC and FNSA, access to authentic First Peoples resources, and a foundation rooted in the First Peoples Principles of Learning, helping you grow while making a real difference.

What We Value

At Jean Marie Joseph School and Yekooche First Nation, we value educators who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in students’ lives through sound and current teaching practice.

We welcome teachers who bring a growth mindset and fresh pedagogical approaches to Indigenized teaching practices.

Kindness, patience, and adaptability are essential for thriving in our close-knit community. Living and working here offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pristine, remote environment where relationships, culture and community shape learning.

What Makes Us Unique

Yekooche First Nation is a remote community located approximately 80 km northwest of Fort St. James, B.C., on the beautiful southwest shores of Stuart Lake. The area offers exceptional fishing and outdoor recreation, providing a peaceful, nature-rich lifestyle.

A key benefit of working at Jean Marie Joseph School is access to a free teacherage, allowing teachers to significantly reduce living expenses while enjoying all that the community has to offer.

Our School Community

JMJS is in an exciting phase of renewal, guided by a new Director of Education and School Principal who are committed to revitalizing the education program. Together, they are fostering an engaging, student-centered environment that embraces fresh pedagogy and meaningful cultural learning.

This renewed vision is focused on empowering students to grow confidently across grade levels in a dynamic and supportive setting. A newly forming Yekooche Education Council will further strengthen this work, ensuring that community voice and leadership are central to the school’s direction.

Living in Yekooche

This remote community offers a rich blend of outdoor living and meaningful community engagement.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Stuart Lake, you can enjoy summer kayaking and canoeing, as well as winter ice fishing — ideal for those seeking an active, nature-focused lifestyle.

There are also many opportunities to learn and participate in traditional practices, including hunting, food preserving and gathering medicinal herbs and berries. These experiences are complemented by a growing range of arts and cultural activities, providing a well-rounded and deeply enriching community experience.

Salary and Benefits

SALARY AND benefits

Yekooche First Nation offers competitive compensation aligned with current market trends, reflecting each employee’s education, qualifications and experience.

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage and a lifestyle spending account. Optional participation in an RRSP or RPP is available, with employer matching contributions of up to 5%.

Additional benefits include statutory holidays and paid leave in accordance with YFN policies and legislation. Community-based roles also include relocation assistance and staff housing is provided.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Employees are supported in growing their knowledge and skills through mutually agreed-upon professional development opportunities funded by Yekooche First Nation. These opportunities are tailored to each role and designed to strengthen both individual practice and overall organizational goals.

Application requirements

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume, cover letter and relevant credentials to hr@yekooche.com.