1.0 Primary Teacher (Term position)

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

Job summary

A private educational institution on Salt Spring Island is looking for a full-time primary teacher starting September 2024. Candidates should have a valid British Columbia teaching certificate and an interest in K-3 education. Ideal candidates are committed to social-emotional learning and possess skills in teaching literacy and numeracy. The role emphasizes collaboration and care for the environment, providing a nurturing learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid British Columbia teaching certificate.
• Possess an understanding of and commitment to social-emotional learning and youth mental health.
• Have training in primary education pedagogy with specific skills in teaching literacy and numeracy.

Skills

Interest and expertise in K-3 grade learning

Understanding of social-emotional learning

Team player

Fluent in oral and written English

Experience with neurodiversity

Caring attitude towards land and environment

Education

Valid British Columbia teaching certificate

Training in primary education pedagogy

Job description

The Salt Spring Centre School, nestled in 70 acres of meadow and farm land on Salt Spring Island, is inviting applications from qualified individuals for a full‑time primary position beginning September 2024. The Salt Spring Centre School is a certified K–7 independent school delivering BC curriculum with additional focus on small class sizes, relationships, creative arts, social‑emotional learning, problem‑solving, self‑expression, and exploratory outdoor play. We look forward to receiving your application.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid British Columbia teaching certificate
• Have interest and expertise in K‑3 grade learning
• 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 training in primary education pedagogy with specific skills in teaching literacy and numeracy
• Have experience working with neurodiversity
• Be a team player
• Be fluent in oral and written English
• Love learning!