Dawson Creek Secondary School requires a 1.0 FTE TERM Teacher

St. Clement's School; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is looking for dedicated teachers for Grades 8 and 9 at Dawson Creek Secondary School. The ideal candidates should uphold the values of inclusion and student-centered learning. Responsibilities include creating supportive classrooms, developing individualized plans, and collaborating with fellow educators. Ideal candidates must hold a valid BC teaching certificate, demonstrate strong management skills, and have experience in adapting curricula to meet diverse needs. Benefits such as relocation allowances and professional development are offered.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Northern Travel Allowance

Remote and Rural Allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.
• Experience with adapting curriculum for diverse student needs.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create inclusive classrooms where every student feels valued.
• Develop and implement individualized learning plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices.

Skills

Adapting curriculum

Classroom management

Individualized learning plans

Engaging assessment practices

Education

Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate

Successful K-12 teacher training

Job description

Effective January 5, 2026 to June 30, 2026

This position is at Central Campus for:

Math 9, Science, Careers, and Entrepreneurship

For more information, please contact Cynthia Percy at 250-784-7676.

Welcome to the Coyotes!

Dawson Creek Secondary School – Central Campus has approximately 400 students in Grades 8 and 9. We are a community of learners, teachers and students alike, who work together, support one another and share leadership. We foster a collaborative environment where teaching teams support one another, focus on students as individuals and grow as a learning community.

At our school, we’re building a supportive environment where staff work together, form strong relationships, and grow through a shared mindset of learning. Our students are connected and engaged, knowing they’re supported every step of the way. We value our partnership with parents—keeping them informed, involved, and welcomed as an essential part of our school community.

Check out our website for current information and newsletters.

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 School District Resource Centre houses 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.

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: A Great Benefit at Tax Time! An amount of 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?

Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction. Learn more about the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction. If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:

• A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus
• An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling.

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