Kindergarten/Grade 1
Kaska/Dene/Tahltan/Tagish/Inland Tlingit/Tsek’ene
Location
Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Quick overview
Providing instruction for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students. Research-based planning and instructional practices. Assessment of student learning. Collaborating with colleagues
Requirements summary
BC Teachers Certification. Willingness to learn and adapt to current educational practices. Criminal Record Check, vulnerable sector. Eligibility for certification by BC Ministry of Education
Job description
<p><b>Position Title
- </b></p> <p><b><i>Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher </i></b></p> <p><b> </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Department:</b></p> <p>Education Department</p> <p><b> </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Location:</b></p> <p>Chalo School</p> <p><b> </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Supervisor:</b></p> <p>Principal </p> <p><b> </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Pay:</b></p> <p>Pay Based on SD81 Teachers Grid </p> <p><b> </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Term </b></p> <p>1 year contract with possibility of continuing </p> <p><b> </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Commencement
- Date:</b></p> <p>September 1, 2026</p> <p><b> </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>SUMMARY OF POSITION</i></b></p><div>
<p>Reporting to the Principal of Chalo School, <b><i>Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher </i></b></p>
</div><p> </p><p>Reporting to Chalo School Principal, the Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher is a key member of the school’s instructional team and is responsible for providing instruction for students in Kindergarten and Grade 1. In consultation with colleagues, the teacher provides effective and research-based planning, instructional and assessment practices for learning in the school. </p><div>
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<p><b><i>Qualifications</i></b></p>
</div><p> </p><p>· BC Teachers Certification </p><p>· Knowledge of and willingness to use and learn current best practices in education.</p><p>· A strong team orientation and desire to collaborate with educators.</p><p>· Excellent planning and organization skills.</p><p>· A desire to grow professionally through coaching.</p><p>· A willingness to learn and use school programs. </p><p>· A clear Criminal Record Check, vulnerable sector.</p><p> </p><p><b>All applicants must be eligible for certification by the BC Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch.</b></p><div>
<p><b><i>RENUMERATION</i></b></p>
</div><p>· Competitive annual salary rate matched with School District 81 salary scale<b></b></p><p>· Comprehensive group healthcare benefits<b></b></p><p>· Employer paid RRSPs contribution; 10.13% of gross earnings paid bi-weekly<b></b></p><p>· Professional Development funds; $1400.00 annually (pro-rated in year one)<b></b></p><p>· Relocation Reimbursement<b></b></p><p>· Recruitment and Retention Bonus; annual payment of $5,000<b></b></p><p>· Special Leave: 15 medical days (5 days may be used as additional discretionary days with approval), 2 discretionary days, and 3 professional development days (pro-rated in year one).<b></b></p><p><b> </b></p><div>
<p><b><i>Closing Date</i></b></p>
</div><p> </p><p>This position will remain open until filled. </p><p> </p><div>
<p><b><i>APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS</i></b></p>
- </div><p><b> </b></p><p>Interested applicants should submit a detailed resume, 2 professional references and any relevant documentation outlining their qualifications. </p><p> </p><p>To apply, please send your completed application to: </p><p><b>Richelle Anderberg</b></p><p><b>Chalo School Principal</b></p><p>Phone: 250-774-7651</p><p>Email: <a></a> </p><p> </p><p>Depending on the number of applicants who apply, additional documentation may be requested from interested individuals. *Preference may be given to qualified First Nation’s applicants. </p><p><b><i>We thank all individuals for applying however only those applicants clearly meeting all of the requested minimum qualifications will be contacted.</i></b></p><p>
- Constitution Act, 1982 [Section 35]; Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Section 15(1)]; Canadian Human Rights Act [Section 16(1)]; Employment Equity Act [Section 5(a), 10(b)]; Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [Article 22]; ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries.</p><p> </p><p>
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Benefits
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Special Leave
- Professional Development funds
- Comprehensive group healthcare benefits
- Employer paid RRSPs contribution
- Recruitment and Retention Bonus