1.0 FTE Primary Teacher (Term)

St. Clement's School; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A K-7 independent school located on Salt Spring Island is inviting applications for a full-time Primary position starting September 2024. The ideal candidate will hold a valid BC teaching certificate and have expertise in K-3 learning. This role emphasizes relationship building, social-emotional learning, and supportive team dynamics, all while providing a nurturing environment for students. Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Benefits

Health care

Longevity bonuses

RRSP contributions

Paid personal days

Supportive working environment

Small class sizes (15 max in primary)

Qualifications

• Hold a valid BC teaching certificate.
• Have interest and expertise in K-3 learning.
• Training in Primary literacy and numeracy pedagogy.
• Understanding and commitment to social-emotional learning and youth mental health.
• Support a caring attitude towards the land and environment.
• Experience working with neurodiversity.
• Be a team player.
• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Have a love for learning.

Skills

BC teaching certificate

Expertise in K-3 learning

Training in Primary literacy and numeracy pedagogy

Understanding of social-emotional learning

Experience working with neurodiversity

Fluency in oral and written English

Team player

Education

Valid BC teaching certificate

Job description

The Salt Spring Centre School - nested in 70 acres of meadow, forest, and farm on Salt Spring Island - is inviting applications from qualified individuals for a full-time Primary position starting September 2024. We are a certified K-7 independent school delivering BC curriculum with additional focus on small class size, relationship building, creative arts, and exploratory outdoor play. Our students are encouraged through self‑expression, problem‑solving, and social‑emotional learning.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will:

• Hold a valid BC teaching certificate
• Have interest and expertise in K-3 learning
• Have training in Primary literacy and numeracy pedagogy
• Possess an understanding of and commitment to social‑emotional learning and youth mental health
• Actively and personally support a caring attitude towards the land and environment
• Have experience working with neurodiversity
• Be a team player
• Be fluent in oral and written English
• Love learning!

Benefits

• Health care
• Longevity bonuses
• RRSP contributions
• Paid personal days
• Supportive working environment
• Small class sizes (15 max in primary)

*Please submit a cover letter, resume, and supporting documents directly to [e-mail]; we look forward to receiving your application!

Find us at www.saltspringcentreschool.ca to learn more about our school.