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Teach Grade 1/2 students in a classroom setting. Provide instruction from September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (or return of the incumbent, whichever is sooner). Follow requirements of the SD8–Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement salary placement process
Requirements summary
Certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate, or eligible for certification by the start date. Submit application only through Make a Future. Be prepared to interview if selected
Professional Teaching Certificate (British Columbia) or eligibility for certification by the start dateClassroom managementClassroom instructionLesson planningStudent assessmentCollaboration with school staffEquity-focused teaching
Job description
<p> Erickson Elementary in Creston, BC is looking for a 1.0.
FTE (term) grade 1/2 classroom teacher from September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 or return of the incumbent, whichever is sooner.
This position is due to a leave.
For more information, contact Principal Brian Hamm at brian.hamm@sd8.bc.ca. </p><p> SD8 serves families in a spectacular, biodiverse region that includes a portion of the West and East Kootenays in southeastern B.C.
Its six families of schools are situated across 15,000 square kilometers of rivers, valleys, lakes, and three mountain ranges, connected by two main municipalities—the Town of Creston and the City of Nelson—with the villages of Slocan, Kaslo, Salmo and many smaller, rural communities dotted in between.
Our district is a great place to live, to work, and for children to learn and thrive.</p><p> The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C.
Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:</p><p> - 13 elementary schools<br></br> - 1 middle school<br></br> - 1 K-10 school<br></br> - 4 secondary schools<br></br> - 2 K-12 schools<br></br> - online learning and blended programs<br></br> - an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.</p><p> </p><p>Salary Range; $68,589 - $114,833 per year, in accordance with the current SD8–Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement.
Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).</p><p><strong> Job Description & Requirements</strong></p><p> Applicants must be certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate, or be eligible for certification by the start date of the assignment. <b>Only applications submitted on Make a Future will be considered.
While the District encourages all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</b></p><p><b> School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants. </b> <br></br> <br></br> *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. </p><p> <br></br></p>
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