Temporary 1.0 Teacher

Vancouver Island West (School District 84); Area A (Kyuquot/Nootka/Sayward); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Vancouver Island West (School District 84) seeks an enthusiastic teacher for Kyuquot Elementary Secondary School on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The position is a temporary 1.0 FTE, effective September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

The successful candidate will deliver secondary Generalist instruction with emphasis on Science, Math and PHE, be adaptable to outdoor settings, and support student well-being and inclusive learning in a First Nations community.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Certification with the TCB at elementary level.
• Preference for multi-grade classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach secondary Generalist with Science, Math & PHE.
• Be adaptable to teaching in outdoor settings when required.
• Support student well-being and inclusive learning in a First Nations community.

Skills

Classroom management

Outdoor teaching

Communication

Education

BC Teaching Certification (TCB)

Job description

KYUQUOT Elementary Secondary School

or the return of the incumbent

Kyuquot Elementary Secondary School is a small BC public school located on the beautiful west coast of Vancouver Island, enrolling approximately 43 students from Grades 1-12, the majority being of First Nations ancestry. The Village of Kyuquot is sheltered by a unique and picturesque archipelago and surrounded by the beautiful wilderness of the Pacific West Coast of Vancouver Island.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful and proficient teacher who would be excited to foster the two goals of the District's Education Plan: supporting student well-being and ensuring success for all learners.

Benefit from various provided allowances including moving, isolation, short-term indemnity, professional development, and recruitment and retention. You will be working in a situation virtually guaranteed to provide extraordinary professional satisfaction. Experience ocean activities (fishing, canoeing, kayaking), the unparalleled beauty of the Kyuquot area, the protected bay, the archipelago, proximity to the renowned Brookes Peninsula and Bunsby Islands, and our expansive and professional quality school Fitness and Health facility. This assignment is one you'll never forget!

This position is eligible for a pre-employment signing bonus of $10,000 in return for a successful candidate accepting a job offer for this position.

Temporary 1.0 Fte Teacher Required

Effective September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, or the return of the incumbent

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

School District 84 expects our educators will demonstrate the following:

• A Belief that Every Child Can Learn;
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner;
• Organization and Planning: The ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment;
• Classroom Management: The ability to create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behaviour and classroom dynamics;
• Facilitation and Engagement: The ability to capture and maintain students' interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning;
• Assessment and Coaching: The ability to utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies;
• Collaboration and Teamwork: The ability to collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives;
• Caring and Inclusiveness: The ability to create and maintain a caring, inclusive and supportive environment for all students;
• Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to demonstrate flexibility, to adjust and to adapt to changing circumstances.

Teaching assignment may include, but may not be limited to:

• Secondary Generalist, with Science, Math & PHE

The successful candidate will be:

• willing and flexible to teach other subjects and in an outdoor setting as required;
• be physically capable to perform the duties of the position.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid BC Certification with the TCB with qualifications and experience at the elementary level, preferably in a multi-grade classroom.

For more information, please contact the KESS Principal at or at 250-332-5260.