Secondary School Teachers

School District 59 Peace River South; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Canada is accepting applications for full-time teaching positions for grades 8-12 for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidates will have a BC Teaching Certificate and strong classroom management skills, focusing on inclusive practices. Teachers will benefit from extensive resources, professional communities, and financial incentives like relocation and northern travel allowances. This role is suited for candidates who prioritize student-centered learning and collaboration.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance up to $5,000

Northern Travel Allowance up to $4,000

Remote and Rural Allowance of approximately $3,035 per FTE

Qualifications

• Must hold or be qualified for a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.
• Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum documented.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in grades 8-12 in inclusive classrooms.
• Implement individualized learning plans for diverse needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues on educational initiatives.

Skills

Classroom management skills

Ability to create individualized learning plans

Experience adapting curriculum

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Education

BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate

Bachelor of Education degree

Job description

Anticipated Full-Time Secondary School Teachers (Grades 8-12)

School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is accepting applications for anticipated full-time teaching positions (1.0 FTE) for the 2026-2027 school year from qualified teachers at the secondary level.

University Bachelor of Education students graduating this spring are encouraged to begin the application process now for full-time teaching positions in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd or Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team. The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at the heart of their practice; teaching the learner, not just the curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care, they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
• Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Desired Qualifications And Experience Include

• Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals
• Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
• Experience teaching in a multiage group setting
• Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction

Why School District No. 59?

Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers.

The district offers thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services.

Please visit www.discover59.ca for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives, and benefits offered, and the Peace River South area.

Benefits In Working For School District No. 59

• Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out-of-district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)
• Northern Travel Allowance: Up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they exist and are changed by Revenue Canada from year to year and shall end when the Revenue Canada program ends. Regular part-time employees’ allowance will be prorated proportionate to the hours worked.
• Remote and Rural Allowance: Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $3,035 per FTE. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance.
• The annual allowance may increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia Teachers Federation.

Did you know?

Effective December 31, 2025 School District No. 59 teachers are eligible for the for up to $30,000.