1.0 FTE Temporary full-time Grade 5/6 teaching position

School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen); Merritt; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

ECOLE MERRITT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Merritt, BC is seeking a 1.0 FTE temporary full‑time Grade 5/6 teacher, starting immediately through June 30, 2027. Qualified applicants will hold a BC Teaching Certificate with familiarity with the BC Curriculum and teaching category five or higher, plus experience adapting materials, assessments and learning outcomes for diverse learners.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., October 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with grade-level students.
• Ability to adapt materials, resources, assessments and learning outcomes for diverse student needs.
• Valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with the BC Curriculum; teaching category five or higher.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 5/6 according to the BC curriculum.
• Adapt materials, resources and assessments to meet diverse student needs.
• Support inclusive practices and positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

Skills

Experience with grade-level students

Adaptation of materials and learning

Education

BC Teaching Certificate

Familiarity with BC Curriculum

Teaching category five or higher

Job description

ECOLE MERRITT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1.0 FTE Temporary full-time Grade 5/6 teaching position, beginning immediately to June 30, 2027.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training and experience working with grade-level students.
• Experience with adapting materials, resources, assessments, and learning outcomes for student needs.
• Valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with the BC Curriculum. Teaching category five or higher.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A commitment to supporting a variety of learning needs.
• Experience/training in suppo11ing 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 19, 2026.

Teachers interested in further information regarding this position should contact the Principal, Mr. Brandon Sambrook at 250-378-9931 or email: [e-mail]