Temp ; Band 7​/Band 8 & 9​/Career Education​/TAG Teacher

Position Description

Temporary full-time position (1.0) Band 7/Band 8 & 9/Career Education 9/TAG Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The assignment will be rney Middle School.

Dr. Kearney Middle School is a vibrant middle school offering classes in grades 7-9. We enroll a diverse student population of 600, 25% of whom are of Indigenous descent. We have an active Parent Advisory Committee and a supportive parent community. Our school is committed to student-centered learning, a focus on collaborative planning, and a caring environment to provide quality education.

Our other exciting opportunities for students include our outstanding visual and performing arts programs, Hockey Academy, and a range of other extracurricular opportunities available to students, including volleyball, basketball, cross-country running and track and field.

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
• Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the middle years level
• Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills
• Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging
• Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
• Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition
• Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning
• Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity
• Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
• Ability to develop students technique for playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments and cover appropriate band literature styles for school and competitive performance
• Design and implement a wide variety of appropriate instructional activities for students with varying abilities and talents
• Evaluate student achievement and adjust instruction accordingly
• Teach a variety of vastly different skills on different instruments simultaneously
• Assist with organizing and maintaining a large inventory of equipment
• Assist with organizing and maintaining a large inventory of instructional materials and music library
• Plan logistics and transportation for band events (both in and out of district)
• Plan and organize concerts and other public performances
• Supervise large groups of students in activities outside of school hours and off campus
• Manage fundraising events

• Three (3) references
• Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)

• $2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas
• $3,035 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)
• Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $65,397 - $111,952
• Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE

C. Nock, Principal, Dr. Kearney Middle School  or
T. Braun, Vice-Principal, Dr. Kearney Middle School  or

All applications with relevant documentation must be made through Make A Future for consideration for the position

School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority. Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.

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