Temporary 1.0 FTE Teacher

York Region District School Board; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established school district seeks a passionate and adaptable elementary teacher to join their dedicated team. This unique opportunity allows you to teach in a vibrant community, fostering student well-being and success while enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty of Vancouver Island. With a focus on collaboration and inclusivity, you'll engage with students in both classroom and outdoor settings, making a lasting impact on their educational journey. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and offers various allowances to enhance your teaching experience. This role promises extraordinary satisfaction and unforgettable experiences.

Benefits

Subsided housing

Moving allowances

Professional development

Recruitment and retention allowances

Isolation allowances

Short-term indemnity

Qualifications

• Must have valid BC Certification and recent elementary teaching experience.
• Willing to teach multi-grade curriculum and engage in off-site learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grades 1-7 curriculum full-time as part of a collaborative team.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Organization and Planning

Collaboration and Teamwork

Flexibility and Adaptability

Assessment and Coaching

Caring and Inclusiveness

Facilitation and Engagement

Education

Valid BC Certification

Recent teaching experience at the elementary level

Job description

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

TEMPORARY 1.0 FTE TEACHER ELEMENTARY

KYUQUOT ELEMENTARY SECONDARY SCHOOL

Effective Immediately until June 30, 2025, or the return of the incumbent.

School District 84 engages in preferential hiring of self-identified First Nations applications in all positions in accordance with section 42 (Special Programs) of BC's Human Rights Code.

Kyuquot Elementary Secondary School is a small BC public school located on the beautiful west coast of Vancouver Island, enrolling approximately 43 students from Grades 1-12, the majority being of First Nations ancestry. The Village of Kyuquot is sheltered by a unique and picturesque archipelago and surrounded by the beautiful wilderness of the Pacific West Coast of Vancouver Island.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful, and proficient teacher who would be excited to foster the two goals of the District's Education Plan: supporting student well-being and ensuring success for all learners.

Subsided housing is available for all teachers. Your site Principal can support connection to leasing agents of available units. Benefit from various provided allowances including moving, isolation, short-term indemnity, professional development, and recruitment and retention.

You will be working in a situation virtually guaranteed to provide extraordinary professional satisfaction. Experience ocean activities (fishing, canoeing, kayaking), the unparalleled beauty of the Kyuquot area, the protected bay, the archipelago, proximity to the renowned Brookes Peninsula and Bunsby Islands, and our expansive and professional quality school Fitness and Health facility. This assignment is one you'll never forget!

School District 84 expects our educators will demonstrate the following:

1. A Belief that Every Child Can Learn
2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate, and respectful manner
3. Organization and Planning: The ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation, and assessment
4. Classroom Management: The ability to create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behaviour and classroom dynamics
5. Facilitation and Engagement: The ability to capture and maintain students' interest, effort, participation, and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning
6. Assessment and Coaching: The ability to utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies
7. Collaboration and Teamwork: The ability to collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
8. Caring and Inclusiveness: The ability to create and maintain a caring, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students
9. Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to demonstrate flexibility, to adjust and to adapt to changing circumstances

Teaching assignment may include: Elementary Program Instruction

The successful candidate will be:

• Willing and flexible to teach Grades 1-7 curriculum full-time as part of a collaborative learning team
• Comfortable engaging in learning off-site and in 'on the land' contexts
• Physically capable to perform the duties of this position

Education and Experience:

• Valid BC Certification with the TRB, with recent teaching experience at the elementary level, preferably in a multi-grade classroom.

For more information, contact the Kyuquot Elementary Secondary School Principal at 250-332-5260.