School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits.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 schools1 middle school1 K-10 school4 secondary schools2 K-12 schoolsonline learning and blended programsan 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 0.4 FTE Term Grade 1/2 Classroom 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, the BC Early Learning Framework and the district directions. They will be a person who is continually striving to improve pedagogy in a changing educational environment.QualificationsBachelor of Education (Elementary) with elementary classroom 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 settingAn understanding of current positive behavioural intervention strategiesAn understanding of trauma informed practicesAn understanding of inclusion, the development of class profiles, and universal design strategiesAn ability to use data to inform decisionsAn ability to work collaboratively with colleaguesConfidence in team teaching and design thinkingStrategic planning and implementation skillsWillingness to work closely with parents and community membersExcellent classroom management skillsWorking knowledge of the BC Ed Plan, current instructional practices, and curriculumStrong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skillsExcellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to be flexibleThe ideal candidate will be expected to:Teach a Gr. 1/2 classroomCollaborate with colleaguesCommunicate effectively with staff and parentsBe familiar with the BC Ed plan, school district board goals and school goalsImplement school wide strategies to support student needsParticipate in on-going professional development and develop a personal growth planDemonstrate expertise in use of authentic assessment strategiesBe willing to engage students in meaningful community service activitiesDemonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with others in developing school and district-based initiativesUse technology to support student learningFor more information, please contact Principal, Dawn Snell, at 250-354-4139 or ****** 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, please 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.
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