South Peace Elementary School requires a 1.0 FTE PERMANENT Teacher

School District 59 Peace River South; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a qualified teacher for a primary position at South Peace Elementary School. This rural school offers unique learning experiences to about 25 students from Grades 1 to 9. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and inclusive educational environment, preparing to teach various subjects while adapting lessons according to individual student needs. Exceptional teaching support and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000

Northern Travel Allowance: Up to $4,000

Remote and Rural Allowance: Approx. $2,519 per FTE

Qualifications

• Experience teaching primary and intermediate students.
• Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
• Committed to individualized and group instruction using effective strategies.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and modify curriculum to meet the needs of students.
• Develop and implement individualized learning plans for students.
• Manage classroom effectively and support students with diverse behaviors.

Skills

Strong literacy skills

Strong numeracy skills

Classroom management

Collaborative work

Adapting curriculum

Teaching ELL students

Education

Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

Effective September 1, 2025

This position is for Primary.

For more information, please contact Ann Sherk, Principal, at 778-299-2037.

Moving incentives to out-of-district applicants may be provided. South Peace Elementary School

South Peace Elementary School is located approximately 45 minutes north of Dawson Creek in the Farmington area and is situated within a small, rural Hutterite Colony. It is a two-room school with approximately 25 students from Grades 1 to 9. The German teacher, who is from the community, starts German school at 7:40 am, with the English beginning at 8:50 am. All students take on a variety of roles within the school, such as mentoring and translating as required for the youngest newcomers.

Desired Qualifications And Experience Include

• 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, Performance Based Assessment, and Balanced Literacy.
• Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviors.

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 accessible for all teachers.

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

Benefits In 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: Up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit, in accordance with Revenue Canada guidelines.
• Remote and Rural Allowance: Teachers in SD No. 59 are eligible for an allowance of approximately $2,519* per FTE, with details outlined in the collective agreement. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible.

Did you know?

Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the British Columbia Teachers' Pension Plan. Learn more about the benefits. If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:

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