Temporary 0.4 FTE Teacher

Vancouver Island West (School District 84); Gold River; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Gold River, BC is seeking a Temporary 0.4 FTE Teacher for the period from March 30, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The role involves teaching Kindergarten and Primary programs, with an emphasis on a caring and inclusive learning environment. Qualifications include valid BC certification and primary level teaching experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, classroom management skills, and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

Qualifications

• Must have qualifications and experience at the primary level, preferably in a multi-grade classroom.
• Ability to respond appropriately to the needs and feelings of students in a tactful manner.
• Ability to create and maintain an optimal learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Kindergarten and Primary Program instruction.
• Adapt and teach in outdoor settings as required.
• Balance assessment strategies to improve student learning.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Organization and planning

Caring and inclusiveness

Flexibility and adaptability

Assessment and coaching

Collaboration and teamwork

Facilitation and engagement

Education

Valid BC certification

Job description

Temporary 0.4 Fte Teacher (School District 84)

Effective March 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026, or until the incumbent returns.

School District 84 engages in preferential hiring of self-identified First Nations applicants in accordance with section 42 (Special Programs) of BC's Human Rights Code.

Qualifications

• Valid BC certification with TRB with qualifications and experience at the primary level, preferably in a multi-grade classroom.

Essential Teaching Skills

• Believe every child can learn.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: ability to respond appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate, and respectful manner.
• Organization and planning: ability to plan and organize effective instruction, differentiation, and assessment.
• Classroom management: ability to create and maintain an optimal learning environment while managing student behaviour and classroom dynamics.
• Facilitation and engagement: ability to capture and maintain students' interest, effort, participation, and enthusiasm for both content and process of learning.
• Assessment and coaching: ability to utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning, including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Collaboration and teamwork: ability to collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives.
• Caring and inclusiveness: ability to create and maintain a caring, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.
• Flexibility and adaptability: ability to demonstrate flexibility, adjust, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Teaching Assignment

• Kindergarten and Primary Program instruction; may include other subjects and outdoor settings as required.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach other subjects and in an outdoor setting as required.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.

Contact

For more information, please contact Principal Natasha Toth at 250‑283‑2220.