Temp FT (1.0) French Immersion Primary Teacher (2026-27)

School District 60; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 60 seeks a temporary full-time French Immersion Primary Teacher for Ecole Central Elementary School in Fort St. John.

The position runs Sept 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 and requires a BC Teaching Certificate or eligibility, with demonstrated French proficiency and experience in immersion education. The role emphasizes inclusive practices, literacy assessment, and collaboration with staff to support a Fine Arts‑centered program within a K-6 setting.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
• French fluency assessment (written & oral)
• Proficiency in written and oral French
• Interview in French with the District's French Language Coordinator
• Practicum/experience teaching French or French Immersion at Elementary level
• Knowledge of a balanced literacy program with guided reading and assessment
• Ability to teach identified subjects at elementary years
• Experience with universal design and differentiation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and organization skills
• Experience/training in Social Emotional Learning and building a positive classroom community
• Belief in inclusion and potential of all students to learn
• Understanding BC Curriculum and planning short/long term
• Willingness to collaborate with staff on school plan
• Proactive classroom management practices maintaining student dignity
• Assessment practices promoting learning with dignity
• Experience/ coursework in teaching a Fine Arts strand
• Integration of computer technology
• Commitment to professional development

Responsibilities

• Not explicitly listed in the HTML provided

Skills

French fluency

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Inclusion philosophy

Classroom management

Assessment practices

SEL knowledge

Differentiation

Education

BC Teaching Certificate

Eligible for BC Teaching Certificate

Job description

Position Description

A temporary full time (1.0) French Immersion Primary Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The assignment will be at Ecole Central Elementary School.

Ecole Central Elementary School of the Arts is a K-6, Fine Arts French Immersion school located in the heart of downtown Fort St. John, in the beautiful Peace River Valley. We offer an early French immersion program, which begins in kindergarten. Fourteen percent of our students are of First Nations ancestry. Our school has a staffing compliment of 15 teachers and 8 support workers as well a principal, and .3 vice principal, reading support teacher and a .4 librarian. Our school enjoys itinerant access to a range of services. École Central Elementary School is a Fine Arts school and staff appointments will reflect the specific classroom needs and the Fine Arts Programme needs. See for more information.

Qualifications And Experience

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
• All applicants will be required to participate in a French fluency assessment (written & oral)
• Proficiency in written and oral communication in French
• Willingness to have an interview in French with the District's French Language Coordinator
• Practicum work and experience teaching in French or French Immersion at the Intermediate level
• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of a balanced literacy program including guided reading and assessment
• Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the elementary years level
• Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills
• Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging
• Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
• Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition
• Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning
• Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity
• Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
• Experience and/or course work in teaching a minimum of one Fine Arts strand with the ability to contribute to the overall vision of a Fine Arts school
• Integration of computer technology into the learning environment
• Committed to working with staff on the school plan and with professional development

Interested Applicants Are Required To Supply

• Three (3) references
• Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)

Compensation

• $2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas
• $3,500 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)
• Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $72,720 - $118,770
• Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE

For More Information Please Contact

Joseph Brooks, Principal, Ecole Central School 250.785.4511 or [e-mail]

About School District 60

School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority. Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment. School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 23 schools in School District No. 60 (Peace River North). The districts schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students. School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St. John, BC. Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouring Alberta, 214 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The regions economy is prosperous and expanding. Fort St John is a city for all seasons and year-round playground for those who like pristine wilderness, an active lifestyle, cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.

Why School District 60

• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive culture of teacher collaboration
• Curriculum and teacher supports
• French Immersion, music, & outdoor education programs
• Advanced technology facilities and resources
• Progressive and growing district
• Innovative educational practices

School District No. 60 (Fort St John)

10112 105 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4