Elementary School Teacher

Title: Elementary School Teacher

Department: Community School

Status: Full Time Regular

Pay Grid: BCTF Teachers’ Pay Grid ($65,823.00 to $ per year)

Reporting to: School Admin Team

Summary of Duties: The Elementary School teacher will teach courses, which involves instruction in differentiated classes under the supervision of the School Admin Team.

• Teach all subjects in the selected i.e. Grade 2 Class with Physical Education, Ucwalmícwts (traditional language), and a library time supervised by other teachers or staff.
• Implement strong classroom management strategies.
• Committed to excellent instructional preparation and consistent record keeping. Timely reporting to administration, when necessary, e.g., report cards, attendance records and data request.
• Use data to drive classroom/school–wide improvement initiatives.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with students and their families about their academic progress.
• Teach numeracy and literacy in collaboration with others according to the school’s strategies for improving academic outcomes.
• Be a positive team player committed to the belief that all children can learn at high levels.
• Commit to ongoing professional development including willingness to be coached by the Elementary Supervisor and Regional Principal via school visits, video teleconference calls etc. and joining Provincial Professional Learning Community model (in Vancouver) and a School-Wide PLC model on site.
• Working in the Read Well Program (platooned) as well as Literature program and centers.
• Work with Saxon Math in collaboration with other Primary teaching staff.
• Enjoy participating in school event days such as Sports Day, Eagle Run, and Flake Rodeo etc.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

• BC Teacher certificate (may be requested to provide a copy of certification, degree and transcripts)
• Experience and/or education in special needs an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills including the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong assessment practices.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to accommodate the needs of students with a range of learning styles and abilities.
• Ability to use strength-based, student centered approaches to plan engaging and educational lessons and courses.
• Ability to motivate students and to adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Ability to use technology to enhance student learning.
• Ability to embed local First Nations culture into teaching practice.
• Experienced and/or interested in integrating place-based, outdoor learning practices in educational delivery.
• Knowledge of the B.C. curriculum.
• Must complete a Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector.
• TQS Category

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.