Little Prairie Elementary requires a 0.473 FTE TERM Teacher Librarian

St. Clement's School; Chetwynd; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Teacher Librarian to join their collaborative team. This role emphasizes supporting students and staff in a dynamic learning environment, fostering literacy and numeracy skills, and adapting curriculum to meet diverse needs. The successful candidate will be committed to individualized instruction and will thrive in a multiage group setting. With a focus on professional development and community connections, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on the educational journey of students in a supportive and resource-rich environment.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance up to $5,000

Northern Travel Allowance up to $4,000

Remote and Rural Allowance of approximately $2,519

Qualifications

• Valid BC Teaching Certificate required.
• Experience adapting curriculum for diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff in a collaborative model.
• Adapt and modify curriculum to meet student needs.

Skills

Curriculum Adaptation

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Experience with ELL Students

Multiage Group Teaching

Individualized Instruction

Education

BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

Effective September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025

Teacher Librarian (0.473 FTE). The successful applicant must meet the District criteria for the Teacher Librarian as well as be willing to support students and staff in a collaborative model.

This position may increase; the successful applicant must be willing to accept the increase.

For more information, please contact Christi Munch at 250-788-1924.

Please visit www.discover59.ca for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives and benefits offered, and the Peace River South area.

About Little Prairie Elementary School

Little Prairie Elementary School is located in Chetwynd, an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. We are a collaborative staff dedicated to meeting the needs of our students. We have approximately 220 students enrolled from Kindergarten to Grade 7.

Our school emphasizes building positive relationships, student leadership, and community connections. Little Prairie Elementary School is well known for our excellent literacy framework, school-wide exhibitions of learning, and hands-on inquiry-based learning.

We strive to nurture 21st-century learners with the intention of creating global citizens and innovators. We encourage and practice Habits of the Heart and Mind. Our curricular implementations fully commit to the core competencies of the BC Curriculum.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.
• Experience with adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the needs of students.
• Experience teaching primary and intermediate/middle school/secondary students.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills. Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals.
• Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
• Ability to use performance standards in the area of social responsibility.
• Acquainted with the outcomes and evaluation processes outlined in the new curriculum.
• Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques.
• Experience teaching in a multiage group setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Training in teaching ELL students.
• Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with academic, social, and emotional learning difficulties.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the school improvement plan.
• Working knowledge of Criterion Based Referencing Assessment and Performance Based Assessment, and Balanced Literacy.
• Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours.

Why School District No. 59?

Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces, and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning, and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers.

The School District Resource Centre houses thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services.

Benefits of Working for School District No. 59

• Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts).
• Northern Travel Allowance: A great benefit at tax time! An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit.
• Remote and Rural Allowance: Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $2,519* per FTE.
• *The annual allowance may increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia Teachers Federation.

Did You Know?

Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction. If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:

• A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus
• An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling.