English 8 & 9, English First Peoples 11 and English Language Arts 10 teaching position

St. Clement's School; Merritt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional secondary school is seeking a temporary full-time teacher for English 8 & 9, English First Peoples 11, and English Language Arts 10, starting immediately until June 30, 2026. The position requires a valid BC Teaching Certificate and experience working with grade-level students. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs. The salary ranges from $60,090 to $109,520, depending on experience and qualifications. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on January 2, 2026.

Skills

Training and experience working with grade-level students

Experience with adapting materials for student needs

Familiarity with the BC Curriculum

Commitment to supporting various learning needs

Education

Valid BC Teaching Certificate

Teaching category five or higher

Job description

MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL

1.0 FTE Temporary full-time English 8 & 9, English First Peoples 11 and English Language Arts 10 teaching position, beginning immediately to June 30, 2026.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training and experience working with grade-level students.
• Experience with adapting materials, resources, assessments, and learning outcomes for student needs.
• Valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with the BC Curriculum.
• Teaching category five or higher.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A commitment to supporting a variety of learning needs.
• Experience/training in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students.
• Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Committed to working as a member of a school team in support of students.

Nicola-Similkameen School District is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population.

Nicola-Similkameen School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications to increase the number of Indigenous staff to be more representative of the learners we serve.

The starting annual salary for this full-time teacher position ranges from $60,090 - $109,520 , with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Interested applicants should go to our district website at www.sd58.bc.ca, which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. Applications must be received prior to 4:00 p.m., January 2, 2026.

Teachers interested in further information regarding this position should contact the Principal, Mr. Dave Andersen, at 250-378-5131 or email: [e-mail].