1.0 FTE Temporary full-time Student Support (SST) teaching position
School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
Location
Merritt, British Columbia
Salary
CA$64,664 - CA$112,806 / YEAR
Quick overview
Teaching student support in elementary education. Adapting educational materials for student needs. Supporting social-emotional learning. Building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. Collaborating as part of a school team
Requirements summary
- Training and experience working with grade-level students.
- Experience with adapting materials, resources, assessments, and learning outcomes.
- Valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with BC Curriculum.
- Teaching category five or higher.
- Commitment to supporting diverse learning needs.
- Experience/training in supporting social-emotional learning.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships.
- Teamwork skills
Job description
<p><b>MERRITT BENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL</b></p><p><b>1.0 FTE Temporary full-time Student Support (SST) teaching position, beginning September 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.</b></p><p><b> </b><b><u>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</u></b></p><p>- Training and experience working with grade-level students. </p><p>- Experience with adapting materials, resources, assessments, and learning outcomes for student needs.</p><p>- Valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with the BC Curriculum. </p><p>- Teaching category five or higher. </p><p><b><u>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</u></b></p><p>- A commitment to supporting a variety of learning needs. <b><u></u></b></p><p>- Experience/training in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students. </p><p>- Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents. </p><p>- Committed to working as a member of a school team in support of students.</p><p> </p><p>Nicola-Similkameen School District is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population.</p><p>Nicola-Similkameen School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications to increase the number of Indigenous staff to be more representative of the learners we serve. </p><p>The starting annual salary for this full-time teacher position ranges from $64,664 - $112,806, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.</p><p>Interested applicants should go to our district website at <a></a><u>,</u> which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. <b>Applications will be accepted until the posting is filled. </b></p><p>
</p><p>Teachers interested in further information regarding this position should contact the Principal, Ms. Daniella Bennie, at 250-378-2528 or email: <a></a><b></b></p>
