Primary K1 Classroom Teacher 10 FTE Continuing

Arrow Lakes; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a Primary Classroom Teacher for Burton Elementary School starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will possess a valid teaching certificate and demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing early childhood education through engaging methodologies and community involvement. Applicants should be experienced in primary education and prepared to collaborate in developing educational strategies focused on student success.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary teaching, specifically kindergarten.
• Ability to plan and design engaging learning activities using BC curriculum.
• Experience integrating socioemotional and self-regulated learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging lessons in a primary setting.
• Assess and support students' academic growth and well-being.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and community engagement.

Skills

Classroom Management

Teaching Early Literacy

Teaching Early Numeracy

Differentiated Instruction

Interpersonal Skills

Outdoor Learning

First Peoples Principles of Learning

Education

Valid Teaching Certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch

Job description

Primary Classroom Teacher

School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) has the following continuing contract teaching position starting for the school year:

Position: Primary (K/1 Classroom Teacher)

School: Burton Elementary School

FTE: 1.0 Continuing

Effective: September 2, 2025

Salary Range: $63,192 - $112,685

School District 10 in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sinixt Peoples. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative educator to join a great team of principals, vice principals, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community members. Our purpose is to build a collaborative community of learning that emphasizes strong academics, overall wellbeing, and a connection to the land to prepare our students for an ever-changing future. The successful candidate is someone committed to helping us achieve this purpose.

Required characteristics and strengths include:

• A valid Teaching Certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
• Experience in primary teaching, specifically kindergarten
• Ability to plan and design engaging learning activities using BC curriculum
• Strong skills in teaching and assessing early literacy and numeracy
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to engage all learners
• Ability to differentiate instruction and co-plan for diversity and engagement
• Experience integrating socioemotional and self-regulated learning
• Understanding of Indigenous cultures and experience incorporating First Peoples Principles of Learning into teaching
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities
• Experience facilitating outdoor learning focused on place consciousness and cross-curricular learning
• Willingness to co-develop the School Growth Plan and organize collaborative learning
• Effective assessment strategies that engage learners and foster growth
• Experience with professional learning inquiry to inform practice
• Ability to build relationships with parents and the community
• Willingness to participate in extracurricular activities (asset)

Application instructions: Please submit a complete application including a cover letter, resume, practicum reports, three professional references, and proof of a valid Teaching Certificate by 12:00 pm (Noon), Monday, May 12, 2025. Applications can be submitted online via the Make A Future website or sent to the District Human Resources Manager by email, mail, or in person.

Mail: Stephanie Roger

Human Resources Manager

PO Box 340, Nakusp BC V0G 1R0

Phone: Ext. 3301

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.