Secondary Teacher, Junior Science/Math, French Immersion

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools - School District 68; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) is seeking a skilled Secondary Teacher for a full-time continuing 1.0 FTE vacancy in Ladysmith Secondary School, specializing in Junior Science/Math and French Immersion, to commence as soon as practicable or by February 2027.

The role requires BC teaching certification, a Bachelor’s in Education, and experience teaching at the secondary level, with emphasis on Indigenous perspectives and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Certified through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• Required course load for a particular subject area at the high school level (12 UBC units, second year or greater).
• Successful classroom teacher experience and/or pre-service experience in a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Knowledge of colonization effects in education and Indigenous perspectives in curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruction of courses for presentation to students according to BC’s Curriculum.
• Teach using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, and experiences.
• Lead students in activities to promote self-awareness of core competencies.
• Embed First Peoples Principles of Learning in instruction.
• Assess students and report progress according to NLPS guidelines and Ministry standards.
• Communicate student learning in a timely, responsive manner.
• Identify diverse needs and provide differentiated instruction.
• Provide direction and support to Educational Assistants and pre-service teachers.
• Support inquiry-based learning (PLC).
• Support school plans and district-wide assessments implementation.

Skills

Collaborative work

Professional learning

Indigenous perspectives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

12 UBC units (course load)

Job description

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) is seeking a skilled and experienced person to join our team as a Secondary Teacher for a full-time continuing (1.0 FTE) Junior Science/Math, French Immersion vacancy starting as soon as practicable or by second semester (February 2027) at Ladysmith Secondary School.

Join Our Team

NLPS resides within the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as and Stz'uminus First Nations and is a proud community partner with the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Mid Island Metis Nation.

Employing more than 2,200 professionals all committed to the education of more than 15,000 students, all NLPS staff are integral to the excellent education system and the positive workplaces within the district; supporting the Strategic Plan Goals of Student Success, Student and Employee Wellness, and Truth and Reconciliation.

Learn more about who we are and what we offer on our website at .

About The Role

Secondary Teachers as employees carry out educational tasks such as establishing learning standards in relation to the curricular competencies and content from BC’s Curriculum, identifying educational needs, developing educational programs or activities, providing interventions and supports for learners to succeed, and creating a learning environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusivity, modelling the .

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare instruction of courses for presentation to students according to BC’s Curriculum.
• Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, and experiences in and out of the classroom, which may include a multimedia instructional approach.
• Lead students in activities to promote their self-awareness of and self-assessment of core competencies: Communication, Thinking, Personal, and Social.
• Embed First Peoples Principles of Learning in instructional approach.
• Assess students according to NLPS assessment guidelines and report student progress according to NLPS Reporting Guidelines as well as Ministry reporting standards.
• Communicate student learning in on ongoing, timely and responsive manner according to NLPS reporting and assessment guidelines.
• Identify diverse needs within the classroom and provide differentiated instruction according to NLPS Inclusion Policy.
• Provide functional direction and support to Educational Assistants and Pre-Service Teachers on occasion.
• Support and participate in inquiry-based learning (PLC).
• Support the development of school plans/goals.
• Support the implementation of and the supports that follow District-wide assessments.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Certified through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• Required course load for a particular subject area at the high school level (12 UBC units, second year or greater).
• Successful classroom teacher experience and/or pre-service experience in a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain skills through professional learning.
• Knowledge and understanding of the effects of colonization within the education system and its impact on teaching and learning in today’s schools.
• Experience integrating Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum together with practicing Indigenous ways of teaching and learning

Assignment

Continuing Contract, commencing as soon as practicable or by second semester (February 2027) (1.0 FTE)

Salary

$62,657 - $113,004 per annum

Location

Ladysmith Secondary School

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to merit-based hiring and equitable employment practices.