Elementary Prep Teacher

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Ashcroft; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension package

Job summary

Desert Sands Community School in Ashcroft, BC, seeks an Elementary Prep Teacher (0.3 FTE) commencing Sept 8, 2026. Certification in BC is required or eligible. The role emphasizes incorporating Indigenous culture, varied instructional strategies, and strong classroom management.

The successful candidate will collaborate within a team, integrate technology into lessons, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for K–Grade 7 students at Desert Sands Community School.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for BC teaching certification.
• Knowledge of BC curriculum and competencies.
• Strong assessment practices, including assessment as and for learning.
• Experience integrating Indigenous culture and traditions into curriculum or understanding and commitment to it.
• Ability to use diverse teaching strategies to meet all learners' needs.
• Experience incorporating experiential, on-the-land or inquiry learning.
• Proven ability to create a positive, organized classroom and effective management.
• Commitment to collaborative teamwork and to integrating technology into the curriculum.

Skills

Classroom management

Indigenous culture integration

Assessment for learning

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Technology integration

Education

BC teaching certification

Job description

POSTING NO. DSCS 26-27.004 ELEMENTARY PREP TEACHER

DESERT SANDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

0.3 FTE Continuing – Elementary Preparation Time Teacher Commencing September 8, 2026

Posting Open Date: August 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m.

Posting Close Date: August 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m.

This position may be combined with DSCS 26-27.02 Inclusion Support

Desert Sands Community School enrols approximately 275 students in Grades K through 12, of which 53% are of Indigenous ancestry. Desert Sands is located in Ashcroft, BC which lies on the unceded and traditional territory of the Nlaka'pamux and Secwépemc people. The school's Action Plan for Learning guides the work of the school.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant must have or be eligible for certification to teach in British Columbia and possess:

• Qualifications and/or experience in the teaching area/grade level posted;
• Knowledge of the BC curriculum and competencies;
• Strong assessment practices, including assessment as and for learning;
• Successful experience integrating local Indigenous culture and traditions into curriculum, or familiarity with and understanding of local Indigenous culture and commitment to integrate it into the curriculum;
• The ability to use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the learning needs of all students;
• Successful experience integrating experiential, on-the-land and/or inquiry learning opportunities into the curriculum;
• A proven ability to develop a positive learning environment in the classroom and evidence of strong organization and classroom management skills;
• A commitment to and successful experience working collaboratively in a team setting;
• A commitment to and demonstrated experience using and integrating technology into the curriculum;
• The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the greater

salary range for full-time teaching positions within Gold Trail School District is $63,735 to $116,190 with placement in accordance with provisions in the Collective Agreement. The district offers a competitive benefits and pension package.

DARCY MARTIN

District Principal of Human Resources

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail), PO Box 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

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