Description
Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.
The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:
- 13 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 K-10 school
- 4 secondary schools
- 2 K-12 schools
- online learning and blended programs
- an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.
The annual pay range for a full time teacher is $63,367 to $111,488, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) has a vacancy for a 0.552 FTE Term Grade 1/2 and Prep Teacher at South Nelson Elementary School in Nelson B.C. to join our team of professionals in delivering a quality educational program to our students.
The awarded applicant will have recent demonstrated successful experience in primary classrooms and working collaboratively with school staff and the school based team. The awarded applicant will be knowledgeable and able to work appropriately with students who may have diverse learning and behavior needs.
The awarded applicant will be innovative, creative, and demonstrate understanding of B.C’s redesigned curriculum, School District 8’s Student Expectations and Strategic Plan. They will be a person who is continually striving to improve pedagogy in a changing educational environment.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Education (Elementary) with elementary classroom or practicum experience.
• A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch.
Teachers applying for this position must also possess the following attributes:
• Recent, demonstrated successful experience in an elementary multi-grade setting
• An understanding of current positive behavioural intervention strategies
• An understanding of trauma informed practices
• An understanding of inclusion, the development of class profiles, and universal design strategies
• An ability to use data to inform decisions
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Confidence in team teaching and design thinking
• Strategic planning and implementation skills
• Willingness to work closely with parents and community members;
• Excellent classroom management skills;
• Working knowledge of the BC Ed Plan, current instructional practices, and curriculum
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to be flexible
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
-Teach a Gr. ½ classroom
-Collaborate with colleagues
-Communicate effectively with staff and parents
-Be familiar with the BC Ed plan, school district board goals and school goals
-Implement school wide strategies to support student needs
-Participate in on-going professional development and develop a personal growth plan
-Demonstrate expertise in use of authentic assessment strategies
-Be willing to engage students in meaningful community service activities
-Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with others in developing school and district-based initiatives
-Use technology to support student learning
For more information, please contact Principal, Dawn Snell, at 250-354-4139 or dawn.snell@sd8.bc.ca
School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.
*While we appreciate all applications, we will contact only those who have been shortlisted.
*If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employee's Make a Future profile.
