T26-253 Temporary, Full-Time, Primary - Grade 1

St. Clement's School; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clement's School currently seeks a temporary, full-time Grade 1 teacher for East Chilliwack Elementary School, starting immediately through June 30, 2027, or until the teacher returns.

The role requires strong knowledge of BC education standards and a commitment to inclusive, literacy- and numeracy-focused instruction within a supportive learning community. Application deadline is September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

Qualifications

• Extensive academic training and professional preparation in teaching.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education philosophy, practices, and assessment procedures.
• Ability to plan and teach all subjects for Grade 1 and address diverse student needs.
• Experience with evidence-based literacy and numeracy instruction for early years.
• Familiarity with RTI concepts to support struggling learners.
• Knowledge of brain-based strategies for self-regulation and social-emotional learning.
• Ability to integrate technology in daily lessons.
• Commitment to Indigenizing curriculum using First Peoples Principles of Learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach all required Grade 1 subjects.
• Address academic and social/emotional learning needs of a diverse class.
• Use current instructional practices to implement literacy and numeracy programs.
• Incorporate RTI approaches to support struggling learners.
• Apply brain-based strategies for self-regulation and SEL.
• Engage staff and families in a collaborative learning community.

Skills

Teaching qualifications

Curriculum planning

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

RTI supports

Behaviour management

Indigenous curriculum

Job description

Posting Number: T2 6- 253

Date Issued: September 18, 2026

Position

Worksite: East Chilliwack Elementary School

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Primary - Grade 1

Salary Range: $63,347 to 116,190 (based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement)

Effective Date: Immediately, until not later than, June 30, 2027 (or return of the teacher)

Deadline for Applications: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of, the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
• Demonstrated ability to plan for and teach all required subjects at this grade level, to effectively address the academic and social/emotional learning needs of a diverse group of students.
• Consistent use of the most current instructional practices to create an early primary balanced literacy program to meet the diverse needs of learners; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with small group targeted literacy instruction.
• Consistent use of the most current instructional practices to create an early primary balanced numeracy program to meet the diverse needs of learners; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with small group targeted numeracy instruction.
• Willingness to use District and Ministry data sets (ACT, SNAP, FSA, PM/RR) to identify student needs and drive informed teaching practice and team teacher planning.
• Demonstrated experience intervening, supporting, and motivating struggling learners through a Response to Intervention (RTI) lens, particularly in literacy and numeracy key concepts.
• Demonstrated ability in the application of current brain-based strategies as they relate to self-regulation, mindful behaviour and social emotional learning (i.e. Calm, Strong Kids, Alert & Learning, Mind Up).
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to support students through a variety of social/emotional strategies and trauma informed practices.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to Indigenizing curriculum using the First Peoples Principles of Learning.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and acknowledge individual student differences and adjust instructional practices accordingly through informal adaptations and formal Competency-Based Individual Education Plans (CBIEP's).
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students in day-to-day lessons through the appropriate integration of technology.
• Demonstrated ability to set and clarify learning standards and to establish effective classroom procedures and relationships.
• Demonstrated excellent classroom management, behaviour management and classroom organization skills; experience with Positive Behaviour and Support (PBS) is an asset.
• Commitment to supporting social responsibility throughout the school (i.e. Student Leadership, Check-in and Classroom Circles).
• Demonstrated willingness to implement the goals and strategies of the School Growth Plan.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students, staff, parents and administration in an open, accepting manner to promote a strong and caring professional learning community.
• Demonstrated commitment and involvement in professional development and collaboration that supports the enhancement of student learning (literacy/numeracy/social responsibility/application of technology/engaging learners) as is applies to the areas of this assignment.

F or f urther i nformation , c ontact: 604-794-7533 (ECE) Carolyn Ingham, Principal