Primary Teacher

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 64,341 - 121,722; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes is recruiting a Primary Teacher for David Hoy Elementary School in Fort St. James, BC, starting September 1, 2026. The position offers a salary range of $64,341.00 - $121,722.00 plus a provincial recruitment and retention allowance of $3,500.00.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Education (Elementary) and a valid BC teaching certificate. Responsibilities include fostering an inclusive learning environment and engaging with the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Elementary) required.
• Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership is mandatory.
• Experience with competency-based assessment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in various curriculum areas at primary grade levels.
• Develop and maintain a positive classroom learning environment.
• Work with parents and the community to support student learning.

Skills

Ability to assist students

Positive classroom environment

Inclusive instruction

Trauma-informed approach

Differentiating instruction

Integrating technologies

Education

Bachelor of Education (Elementary)

Valid BC teaching certificate

Job description

TEACHING VACANCY: POSTING NO. 49 – JUNE 3, 2026

School: David Hoy Elementary School – Fort St. James, BC

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Salary: $64,341.00 - $121,722.00 + ($3500.00 provincial recruitment and retention allowance)

Assignment: 1.0 Continuing Position

SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PRINCIPAL

Position Type

PRIMARY TEACHER

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Elementary).
• A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership with The Ministry of Education and Childcare.
• Ability to assist students as needed in a variety of curriculum areas at primary grade levels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a positive classroom learning environment that engages students in active learning experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to use inclusive instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working from an inclusion perspective to address diverse learning needs.
• Understand and use a trauma-informed approach in professional practice.
• Experience and knowledge using competency-based assessment strategies.
• Experience in differentiating instruction to create success in learning for each student.
• Experience in integrating appropriate technologies into instructional practices to improve learning outcomes for students.

Attributes and Commitments

• The BC Education Plan and goals of the education system.
• Supporting every child in learning at high levels.
• Work closely with parents/guardian and caregivers and the broader community.
• The Board of Education Strategic Plan.
• Supporting equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ongoing professional learning for the purpose of strengthening student learning.
• Making evidence-based, collaborative decisions about student learning in a professional learning community environment.
• Supporting Individual Education Plans (IEP) in a collaborative team environment.
• The TRC Calls to Action.
• Integrating Indigenous culture and Ways of Knowing into curriculum and learning activities.