French Immersion Teachers/Teachers on Call

K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw School District No. 83; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in the North Okanagan-Shuswap is seeking Certified French Immersion Teachers for its Teacher Teaching-On-Call list. The district values academic achievement and supports Indigenous learners. Ideal candidates will be fully bilingual and possess a valid BC teaching certificate.

Qualifications

• Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Demonstrated successful French Immersion teaching or practicum experience with primary students.

Responsibilities

• Integrate francophone culture into the classroom.
• Promote French as the language of communication.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education with a French Immersion major

Job description

School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) is accepting applications for Certified French Immersion Teachers for its Teacher Teaching-On-Call list.

Our District

In the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District, we serve just over 7000 students in 24 schools through various sites around Shuswap Lake and the North Okanagan. We offer a K-12 French Immersion program within School District no. 83. Our district is known for strong academic achievement, a thriving trades and careers program, and a rich culture of school athletics. We support Indigenous learners from five distinct communities: the Adams Lake Band, the Little Shuswap Lake Band, the Neskonlith Band, the Splatsin First Nation, and the Salmon Arm Metis Association. Our newly developed Strategic Plan emphasizes a “students first” focus on success, organizational efficiency, and a culture of health and wellness.

Our Communities

With year-round recreational activities in a spectacular natural setting, we offer a small-town atmosphere with big city services. You’ll find musical and theatre performances, garden markets, wineries, and opportunities for boating, biking, hiking, and golf right outside your door. Quick access to larger centers and very affordable housing make the North Okanagan-Shuswap a truly desirable place to live.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education with a French Immersion major;
• Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch.

Additional Attributes

• Fully bilingual in French and English;
• Demonstrated successful French Immersion teaching or practicum experience with primary students;
• Knowledge of current instructional practices and the renewed curriculum;
• Aptitude to differentiate instruction based on student needs;
• Ability to integrate francophone culture into the classroom;
• Capacity to work effectively with an involved parent community;
• Ability to promote the use of French as the language of communication and to incorporate it into real-life situations;
• Experience using a variety of French Immersion instructional strategies and assessment methods;
• Excellent classroom management skills;
• Strong communication skills with students, staff, and parents.

Please submit your resume with full supporting documents using the Apply Online button below. If you experience difficulties, contact our HR Admin Assistant Taylor Scherbarth at 250-804-7841 or [e-mail].

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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