T25-135 Continuing, Full-Time Primary – Grade 1

Chilliwack School District No. 33; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chilliwack is seeking a dedicated teacher for a full-time position at Promontory Heights Elementary School. The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications in teaching, excellent classroom management skills, and a commitment to supporting diverse student needs. This role offers a competitive salary range and requires a collaborative approach to enhance student learning and development.

Qualifications

• Extensive academic training and professional preparation in teaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective literacy and numeracy strategies.
• Ability to manage diverse classroom needs, including exceptionalities.

Responsibilities

• Implement teaching practices aligned with the Ministry of Education's standards.
• Support development of literacy and numeracy skills for all students.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and administration effectively.

Skills

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Communication

Differentiated Instruction

Literacy Development

Numeracy Development

Education

Teaching Certification

Job description

Posting Number: T25-135

Date Issued: May 14, 2025

POSITION

Worksite: Promontory Heights Elementary School

Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Primary – Grade 1

Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement)

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, May 23, 2025 – 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications And Experience

• Extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of, the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of effective strategies to support the development of literacy skills for all students; preference will be given to individuals possessing knowledge, training and experience in Balanced Literacy, Guided Reading, incorporating the 5 Pillars of Literacy, Reading Power and Writing Power.
• Training and demonstrated effective developmental numeracy program utilizing current pedagogy including number sense, number fluency, and real-world applications.
• Demonstrated excellent classroom management, behavioural management and organizational skills
• Proven ability as an effective team member, able to effectively work collaboratively with staff, parents and administration (Grade Group, School Based Team and Problem-Solving Team models).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use UDL, classroom, school, district and provincial level assessments to plan for differentiated instruction .
• Commitment to supporting school-wide initiatives, including behaviour and social emotional learning strategies and programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with colleagues in an open, accepting manner in order to promote a strong and caring professional learning community.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to address the wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of children and in particular children with Exceptionalities.
• Ability to develop CBIEP goals and objectives in conjunction with Case Manager and parents.
• Ability to effectively offer learning opportunities to support the agreed upon goals and objectives and work collaboratively with Resource Teacher and Learning Support team.
• Demonstrated ability in the effective application of current brain-based strategies as they relate to self-regulation, mindful behaviour and problem solving.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in implementing restorative practices in the classroom.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development and implementation of best teaching practices.
• Demonstrated strong media literacy skills and the ability to apply them as instructional tools to support learning in the classroom and skill with problem solving technology issues.
• Demonstrated willingness to implement the goals and strategies of the school growth plan.
• Ability to manage a classroom-based budget.
  
  

For Further Information Contact: Kim Kass, Principal or Justin Moore, Vice Principal 604-824-4885