Kindergarten and Primary (Grades 1-3)

School District #23 (Central Okanagan); Kelowna; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in British Columbia is seeking dedicated educators for Full and Part-Time temporary contracts and Teaching on Call positions in elementary schools. Applicants must have a BC Professional Teaching Certificate, and the role involves designing play-based educational programs and participating in collaborative support models. The salary ranges from $57,972 to $106,217 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Ministry of Education Kindergarten Curriculum.
• Minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Experience at Kindergarten and/or Primary levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver early learning, play-based educational programs.
• Participate in the school-level Collaborative Model of Support.
• Implement the district Strategic Plan.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Technology use in education

Family-centered transition practices

Education

British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate

Bachelor of Education degree

Job description

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District No. 23) in Kelowna, B.C. is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for Full and Part-Time temporary contracts, and Teacher Teaching on Call positions in elementary schools. Applicants must be prepared to design a developmentally appropriate, early learning, play-based educational program, consistent with the Ministry of Education Kindergarten Curriculum; have an understanding of the Primary Program: A Framework for Teaching and the BC Early Learning Framework; and have an understanding of developmental levels of 4, 5, 6 and 7 year old children.

Applicants Must

• possess a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate.
• be prepared to work positively towards the fulfillment of the School and District goals and be prepared to work in a collaborative/team environment;
• be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan
• be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, voicemail, e-mail, web sites, MyEd BC) for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction and reporting purposes;
• Be prepared to offer family-centered transition practices.

Preference Will Be Given To Those Applicants Who

• have a minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience;
• have experience at the Kindergarten and/or Primary levels;
• have additional professional experience and/or post-secondary courses in early childhood education, early learning and early literacy;
• are willing to work in a collaborative/team environment to implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum;
• have experience in providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of students;
• have training/experience in the use of Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment For, As, and Of Learning);
• have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal)

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Please complete an on-line application and include a cover letter, resume, Undergrad degree and Bachelor of Education degree along with corresponding transcripts, BC teaching certificate, TQS card, evaluation reports, and three letters of reference.

Please contact Leanne Zorn at to inform her of your completed application.