Secondary Teacher, Junior Science/Math, French Immersion

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools in Ladysmith is seeking a skilled Secondary Teacher for a 1.0 FTE continuing position in Junior Science/Math, French Immersion at Ladysmith Secondary School, starting as soon as practicable or by February 2027.

The role emphasizes curriculum alignment, inclusivity, Indigenous perspectives, collaboration with colleagues, and supporting student learning through diverse instructional approaches.

Qualifications

• Certified through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• 12 UBC units (second year or greater) for the subject area at the high school level.
• Successful classroom teaching and/or pre-service experience in a secondary setting.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and pursue professional learning.
• Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives and colonization effects in education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruction for courses per BC Curriculum.
• Teach with a plan of lessons, discussions, and activities.
• Lead students in activities to develop core competencies.
• Embed First Peoples Principles of Learning in instruction.
• Assess students per NLPS guidelines and report progress.
• Communicate learning in a timely, ongoing manner.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Provide direction to Educational Assistants and student teachers.
• Support inquiry-based learning (PLC) and school plans.
• Assist with district-wide assessments and supports.

Skills

Collaboration

Professional learning

Communication

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

12 UBC units for subject area

Secondary teaching experience

Indigenous perspectives in curriculum

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 www.sd68.bc.ca

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 Professional Standards for BC Educators.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Secondary school teachers perform some or all of the following duties:

• 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 - $113,004per annum

Location

Ladysmith Secondary School

To all applicants: thank you for your interest, please be advised that only those applicants being considered for shortlisting and/or shortlisted will be contacted.

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