Salt Spring Centre School·Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Deliver BC curriculum. Support social-emotional learning. Encourage self-expression and problem-solving. Foster a caring attitude towards the environment
<p><span>The Salt Spring Centre School - nestled in 70 acres of meadow, forest, and farm on Salt Spring Island - is inviting applications from qualified individuals for a full-time Primary position starting September 2024. We are a certified K-7 independent school delivering BC curriculum with additional focus on small class size, relationship building, creative arts, and exploratory outdoor play. Our students are encouraged through self-expression, problem-solving, and social-emotional learning. </span></p> <p><span></span></p> <p><span><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Successful candidates will:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Hold a valid BC teaching certificate</span></li> <li><span>Have interest and expertise in K-3 learning</span></li> <li><span>Have training in Primary literacy and numeracy pedagogy</span></li> <li><span>Possess an understanding of and commitment to social-emotional learning and youth mental health</span></li> <li><span>Actively and personally support a caring attitude towards the land and environment</span></li> <li><span>Have experience working with neurodiversity</span></li> <li><span>Be a team player</span></li> <li><span>Be fluent in oral and written English</span></li> <li><span>Love learning!</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Health care</span></li> <li><span>Longevity bonuses</span></li> <li><span>RRSP contributions</span></li> <li><span>Paid personal days</span></li> <li><span>Supportive working environment</span></li> <li><span>Small class sizes (15 max in primary)</span></li> </ul> <p><span></span></p> <p><span>*Please submit a cover letter, resume, and supporting documents directly to <span>info@saltspringcentreschool.ca</span>; we look forward to receiving your application!</span></p> <p><span></span></p> <p><span>Find us at <span>www.saltspringcentreschool.ca</span> to learn more about our school.</span></p> <p></p>
Valid BC teaching certificate. Interest in K-3 learning. Training in Primary literacy and numeracy pedagogy. Commitment to social-emotional learning. Experience with neurodiversity. Fluency in English
Market context
In British Columbia, 1.0 FTE primary teaching roles are often competitive because schools look for candidates who can support early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning while working effectively with neurodiverse learners. This term position is likely to draw applicants with a valid BC teaching certificate and K-3 experience; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time before comparing your fit and preparing examples of classroom practice.