T25-119 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 school district in Chilliwack is seeking a dedicated Grade 1 teacher for McCammon Elementary School. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to student learning, effective teaching practices, and the ability to engage a diverse classroom. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, with a focus on literacy and numeracy instruction. Applications are due by May 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• Extensive academic training and qualifications in teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to implement current teaching practices.
• Experience with small group targeted literacy and numeracy instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach subjects at Grade 1 level.
• Support diverse learning needs of students.
• Engage and motivate students through technology integration.

Skills

Teaching Practices

Classroom Management

Literacy Instruction

Numeracy Instruction

Indigenizing Curriculum

Social Emotional Learning

Technology Integration

Education

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Posting Number: T25-119

Date Issued: May 14, 2025

Position

Worksite: McCammon 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 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of two (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 ability to plan for and teach all required subjects at this grade level, to effectively address the academic and social/emotional learning needs of a diverse group of students.
• Consistent use of the most current instructional practices to create a powerful balanced literacy program to meet the diverse needs of learners; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with small group targeted literacy instruction.
• Consistent use of the most current instructional practices to create a powerful balanced numeracy program to meet the diverse needs of learners; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with small group targeted numeracy instruction.
• Willingness to use District and Ministry data sets (ACT, SNAP, FSA, PM/RR) to identify student need and drive informed teaching practice and team teacher planning.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to Indigenizing curriculum using the First Peoples Principles of Learning. Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, defined as the ongoing practice of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures, policies, programs, practices, and behaviors that perpetuate racism.
• Demonstrated experience intervening, supporting, and motivating struggling learners through a Response to Intervention (RTI) lens, particularly in literacy and numeracy key concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and acknowledge individual student differences and adjust instructional practices accordingly through informal adaptations and formal Competency Based Individual Education Plans (CBIEP's).
• Demonstrated ability in the application of current brain-based strategies as they relate to self-regulation, mindful behaviour and social emotional learning (i.e. Calm, Strong Kids, Alert & Learning, Mind Up).
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to support students through a variety of social/emotional strategies and trauma informed practices.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students in day-to-day lessons through the appropriate integration of technology.
• Demonstrated ability to set and clarify learning standards and to establish effective classroom procedures and relationships.
• Demonstrated excellent classroom management, behaviour management and classroom organization skills; experience with Positive Behaviour and Support (PBS) is an asset.
• Commitment to supporting social responsibility throughout the school (i.e. Student Leadership, Check-in and Classroom Circles).
• Demonstrated willingness to implement the goals and strategies of the School Growth Plan.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students, staff, parents and administration in an open, accepting manner to promote a strong and caring professional learning community.
• Demonstrated commitment and involvement in professional development and collaboration that supports the enhancement of student learning (literacy/numeracy/social responsibility/application of technology/engaging learners) as is applies to the areas of this assignment.
  
  

For further information, contact: 604-795-7000 (McCammon) Noel Sharman, Principal; Tsandlia Van Ry, VP