Windrem Elementary Requires a 0.605 FTE TERM LAT/TL/Teacher

St. Clement's School; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators for a Teacher Librarian and Learning Assistance Teacher role. This exciting opportunity involves working with students in a supportive and collaborative environment, adapting curriculum to meet diverse needs, and contributing to school initiatives. The position requires commitment to professional development and effective teaching strategies to foster literacy and numeracy skills. Join a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing student learning and well-being in a picturesque setting. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of students, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Northern Travel Allowance

Remote and Rural Allowance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must enroll in a certificate program upon acceptance of posting.
• Experience with adapting curriculum and teaching diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students in a collaborative learning environment.
• Implement individualized learning plans for students with difficulties.

Skills

Curriculum Adaptation

Classroom Management

Team Collaboration

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Teaching ELL Students

Individualized Instruction

Multiage Group Teaching

Education

BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

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

Effective immediately to June 30, 2025.

This position is for Teacher Librarian (0.25 FTE) and Learning Assistance Teacher (0.3075 FTE). The successful applicant, without formal qualifications, must enroll in and start a certificate program upon acceptance of posting.

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

For more information, please contact Ashley Tower at 250-788-2528.

Windrem Elementary School

Windrem Elementary School is a student-centered Kindergarten to Grade 7 school centrally located in the beautiful small town of Chetwynd, BC. We offer House Team Events, a provincially funded after school program, and the nationally recognized Me to We Program, as well as other clubs and activities. We have an active Parent Advisory Committee that supports our ongoing programs and special events through volunteering and fundraising.

Our central location allows us access to programs at the Chetwynd Public Library, Chetwynd Recreation Centre and Chetwynd Secondary School. We are also within walking distance of various businesses which further gives us opportunities to interact with our vibrant community. Our extensive Chetwynd trail system runs along our expansive green space giving students and staff the chance to take part in outdoor activities.

Many of our staff are long-time Chetwynd residents with a wealth of information about our local community. We also have staff who understand the challenges of relocating to a new community, or new province. There are many apartment buildings and private residences offering accommodation within walking distance of our school. Our grocery stores, restaurants, banks, and medical services are also within walking distance.

Desired qualifications and experience include:

• Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.
• Experience with adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the needs of students.
• Experience teaching primary and intermediate/middle school/secondary students.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills. Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals.
• Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
• Ability to use performance standards in the area of social responsibility.
• Acquainted with the outcomes and evaluation processes outlined in the new curriculum.
• Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques.
• Experience teaching in a multiage group setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Training in teaching ELL students.
• Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with academic, social and emotional learning difficulties.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the school improvement plan.
• Working knowledge of Criterion Based Referencing Assessment and Performance Based Assessment, and Balanced Literacy.
• Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours.

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.

The 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.

Benefits in working for School District No. 59:

• Relocation Allowance: Up to $2,000 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 $2,519* 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.