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

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association – Make a Future is seeking a temporary, full-time Grade 1 teacher for East Chilliwack Elementary School. The assignment is primary-focused with immediate start and end on or before June 30, 2027, or return of the teacher, depending on staffing needs.

The successful candidate will apply BC's current philosophy, standards, and assessment practices, deliver literacy and numeracy instruction, and collaborate with staff, parents and administration

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Teaching skills

BC Education standards

Differentiated instruction

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

RTI strategies

Brain-based strategies

Indigenous curriculum

CBIEP adjustments

Technology in the classroom

Classroom management

Collaboration with staff/parents

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.

Further information, contact: 604-794-7533 (ECE) Carolyn Ingham, Principal