Windrem Elementary requires a 0.108 FTE TERM Learning AssistanceTeacher

School District #59 (Peace River South); Chetwynd; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Allowance Up to $5,000

Northern Travel Allowance up to $4,000

Remote & Rural Allowance ~$3,035 per F

Job summary

Windrem Elementary School in Windermin (BC) is seeking qualified teachers to join a warm K–7 community with a focus on inclusive education and student well-being. The ideal candidate will hold a BC teaching certificate and have K-12 practicum experience, along with a commitment to collaborative, student-centered instruction.

The district offers relocation and northern travel allowances, as well as remote/rural compensation, with a strong emphasis on professional growth and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
• Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals
• Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
• Experience teaching in a multiage group setting
• Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Individualized learning plans

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate

K-12 teacher training and practicum

Job description

Effective immediately to June 30, 2027

This position may increase, the successful applicant must be willing to accept the increase.

Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria in order of preferred qualification:

1. Completed a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education

2. Currently enrolled in and working towards a Master’s program in Inclusive Education

3. Completed a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education

4. Currently enrolled in and working towards a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education

5. Willing to enroll in and begin a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education upon acceptance of the position

6. Willing to enroll in and begin a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education upon acceptance of the position

For more information, please contact Larissa Beattie, Principal, at 250-788-2528.

Windrem Elementary School

Nestled in the heart of Chetwynd, BC—on the beautiful lands of the Treaty 8 nations —Windrem Elementary is a warm and welcoming K–7 school where every student is known, supported, and celebrated. Our small population helps create a caring, dynamic culture that embraces students and families. We take great pride in our strong sense of community and our commitment to outdoor learning.

At Windrem, student well-being and success are at the heart of everything we do. Our skilled, enthusiastic, and dedicated staff work together to create engaging learning experiences that nurture both academic growth and personal development. We value the importance of helping students build confidence, leadership, and lifelong learning skills.

Our staff is committed to continuous professional growth, regularly reflecting on student achievement data and collaborativelyselectingevidence-based opportunities for students to enhance teaching and learning for all.

We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team.

The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at the heart of their practice; teachingthe learner, not just the curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care, they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
• Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Desired qualifications and experience include:

• Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals
• Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
• Experience teaching in a multiage group setting
• Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction

Why School District No. 59?

Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers.

School District Resource Centre houses thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services.

Please visit www.discover59.ca for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives and benefits offered and the Peace River South area.

Benefits in working for School District No. 59:

• Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)
• Northern Travel Allowance: A Great Benefit at Tax Time! An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they exist and are changed by Revenue Canada from year to year and shall end when the Revenue Canada program ends. Regular part time employees’ allowance will be prorated proportionate to the hours worked
• Remote and Rural Allowance: Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $3,035* per FTE. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance

*The annual allowance may increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia Teachers Federation.

Did you know?

Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction. Learn more about the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction. If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:

• A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus
• An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling