Wilderness Education Teacher – Outdoor Programs & Trips

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake); Slocan; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 8 in British Columbia is seeking an Outdoor Education Teacher for the Valhalla Wilderness Program (VWP). This grade 9–10 program teaches self-propelled wilderness travel across all seasons, emphasizing safety, decision-making, and stewardship of the outdoors.

The successful candidate will integrate curricular competencies across subjects—English, Social Studies, Math, PE, and Career Education—through experiential, place-conscious learning and multiple multi-day out-trips, while

Qualifications

• Valid BC teaching certificate through BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Bachelor of Education with concentration in Outdoor Education or related discipline.
• Three+ years of demonstrated outdoor education leadership in K-12, including wilderness trips.
• Valid Wilderness First Aid certification.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Teach curricular competencies across multiple subjects within a grade 9–10 framework.
• Organize and facilitate multi-day out-trips and backcountry trips.
• Implement Leave No Trace principles and environmental stewardship.
• Coordinate program logistics, including equipment, student fees, and fundraising.
• Collaborate with guest speakers, volunteers, and community partners.

Skills

Outdoor education leadership

Student supervision

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education (Outdoor Education)

Tools

Wilderness First Aid

Job description

School District 8 in British Columbia is seeking an Outdoor Education Teacher for the Valhalla Wilderness Program (VWP). This grade 9–10 program teaches self-propelled wilderness travel across all seasons, emphasizing safety, decision-making, and stewardship of the outdoors.

The successful candidate will integrate curricular competencies across subjects—English, Social Studies, Math, PE, and Career Education—through experiential, place-conscious learning and multiple multi-day out-trips, while