#27-2026/27 Junior Math Teacher

School District #53 (Okanagan Similkameen); Oliver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Okanagan Secondary School in School District #53 (Okanagan Similkameen) is seeking a Junior Math Teacher (includes Workplace Math) for a 0.571 FTE temporary appointment from Oct 27 to Dec 18, 2026 or until the return of the incumbent. Requirements include a degree in secondary education with a major in Math, recent secondary classroom experience, and BC Teaching Certification with TQS eligibility.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technology use, and fostering social-emotional learning

Qualifications

• Degree in secondary education with a major in Math.
• Recent successful classroom experience teaching at the secondary level.
• Ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness.
• Knowledge of current 21st century pedagogy and assessment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills.
• Ability to integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs.
• BC Professional Teaching Certificate and current eligibility for TQS card.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Technology integration

Digital citizenship

21st century pedagogy

Education

Degree in secondary education with a major in Math

BC Teaching Certificate with TQS eligibility

Job description

POSTING DATE: October 13, 2026

SCHOOL: Southern Okanagan Secondary School

POSTING: #27- 2026/27

POSITION: Junior Math Teacher (includes Workplace Math)

APPOINTMENT: 0.571 FTE Temporary

DURATION: October 27 to December 18, 2026 or return of incumbent, not to exceed June 30, 2027

Qualifications Required:

1. degree in secondary education with a major in Math;
2. recent successful classroom experience teaching at the secondary level in the subject area(s);
3. ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;
4. knowledge of current 21st century pedagogy and assessment practices;
5. demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professionalcommunity at the school and district level;
6. effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;
7. ability to integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs; and
8. BC Professional Teaching Certificate and current eligibility for Teacher Qualification Service card.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1:00 PM, October 19, 2026.

For further information please contact the principal at [phone] or [e-mail].

Please visit our school district's website: Click Here

All interested candidates (internal and external) are invited to apply to Okanagan Similkameen SD53 teacher postings!

Are you a student in your Bachelor of Education Program? Our district considers applications for postings once you have started your long practicum. In your application package provide reference contacts from your practicum school teacher sponsor and program advisor. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of your education program.

You may be eligible to apply for Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness program as a teacher in a rural and remote area. Details can be found at Canada Student Loan Forgiveness website.

Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (link July 2026 Salary Grid).

Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re-engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer-initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re-engagement and employer-initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.