0.65 FTE Temporary part-time Grade 7 and 8 teaching position

School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen; Merritt; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

South Central Interior Distance Education School in Merritt is seeking a part-time Grade 7-8 teacher for a 0.65 FTE temporary role. Immediate start through June 30, 2027. Must hold a BC Teaching Certificate and be familiar with the BC Curriculum. Travel within the region is required.

The successful candidate will adapt materials, use Brightspace, and collaborate with school staff to meet diverse learner needs and expectations.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with BC Curriculum.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region as needed.
• Experience adapting materials, resources, assessments and learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Grade 7-8 curriculum in accordance with the British Columbia Curriculum.
• Use Brightspace to support learning and tracking of progress.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support diverse learner needs.

Skills

Grade 7-8 teaching

Travel readiness

Adapting materials

Student needs support

Education

BC Teaching Certificate (Category 5+)

Tools

Brightspace

Job description

SOUTH CENTRAL INTERIOR DISTANCE EDUCATION SCHOOL

0.65 FTE Temporary part-time Grade 7 and 8 teaching position, beginning immediately to June 30, 2027.

Required Qualifications

• Training and experience working with grade-level students.
• Knowledge and experience working with Brightspace.
• Experience adapting materials, resources, assessments and learning outcomes for student needs.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region as needed.
• Valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with BC Curriculum.
• Teaching category five or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• \"Standards for K -12 Distributed Learning in British Columbia.\"
• A commitment to supporting a variety of learning needs.
• Experience/training in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students.
• Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Committed to working as a member of a school team in support of students.

Nicola-Similkameen School District is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population.

Nicola-Similkameen School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications to increase the number of Indigenous staff to be more representative of the learners we serve.

The starting annual salary for this full-time teacher position ranges from $66,604 - $116,190 , with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Applications must be received prior to 4:00 p.m., October 8, 2026.

Teachers interested in further information regarding this position may contact the Principal, Mr. Dan Duncan, at [phone], or 1 800 663 3536, Email: [e-mail]