Teach primary students (K-7 school context) in an inclusive classroom environment.
Adapt and modify curriculum to meet student needs.
Develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs.
Provide strong classroom management.
Deliver individualized and group instruction using a variety of effective strategies and techniques.
Use fair, student-focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order.
Reflect on evidence of learning to guide instruction.
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional learning communities and ongoing professional development.
Work with students who display a variety of behaviours.
Engage in school initiatives and goals
Requirements summary
Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.
Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Experience with adapting/modifying curriculum (desired).
Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans (desired).
Strong classroom management skills (desired).
Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours (desired).
Strong literacy and numeracy skills (desired).
Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals (desired).
Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team (desired).
Committed to individualized and group instruction using effective strategies (desired).
Experience teaching in a multiage group setting (desired).
Engages in fair, student-focused assessment practices consistent with BC curriculum and reporting order (desired)
Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentationValid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or qualified for it)Independent workClassroom managementAdapting and modifying curriculumNumeracy skillsInclusive classroom practicesLiteracy skillsImplementing school initiatives and goalsTeaching in a multiage group settingReflecting on evidence of learning to guide instructionAssessment practices aligned with BC curriculum and reporting orderStudent-focused, fair assessmentDeveloping and implementing individualized learning plans (ILPs)Working with students who display a variety of behavioursCollaborating with a teamIndividualized and group instruction using effective strategies and techniques
Job description
<p>Effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027</p><p>This position is for
</p><p>Primary</p><p>For more information, please contact Kristy Rose, Principal, at 250-786-5314.</p><p><u><b>Pouce
Coupe
Elementary
School: A Place to Grow, Learn, and Belong</b></u></p><p>Nestled in the heart of the Village of Pouce Coupe, just 10 minutes southeast of Dawson Creek along Highway 2. Pouce Coupe Elementary is a vibrant Kindergarten to Grade 7 school serving approximately 130 students across six classes.</p><p>Our school shares its home with the Pouce Coupe Community Centre and the Pouce Coupe Public Library, creating a true community hub where learning extends beyond the classroom.</p><p>What sets us apart is our warm, family-like atmosphere. Supported by an active and engaged parent community, our Wildcats family comes together for school events, sports teams, festive celebrations like our annual Christmas Turkey Dinner, and a variety of exciting field trips.</p><p>At Pouce Coupe Elementary, we take pride in fostering a strong sense of connection, belonging, and community spirit, where every student is encouraged to grow boldly and learn fiercely.</p><p> <br></br></p><p></p><p></p><div> </div><p> </p><p><strong><u>We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team. </u></strong></p><div> </div><p>The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at the heart of their practice; teaching the learner, not just the curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care, they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.</p><div> </div><div> </div><p><strong><u>Required qualifications and experience:</u></strong></p><div> </div><p> </p><ul><li>Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate</li><li>Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation</li><li> Legally eligible to work in Canada</li></ul><p></p><div> </div><div> </div><p><strong><u>Desired qualifications and experience include:</u></strong></p><div> </div><ul> <li>Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students </li> <li>Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs</li> <li>Strong classroom management skills </li> <li>Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours </li> <li>Strong literacy and numeracy skills</li> <li>Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals </li> <li>Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team </li> <li>Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques </li> <li>Experience teaching in a multiage group setting </li> <li>Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction</li> </ul><p></p><div> </div><div> </div><p><strong><u>Why School District No. 59? </u></strong></p><div> </div><p>Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers. </p><div> </div><p>The <a></a> houses thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services. </p><p> <strong>Please visit <a></a> for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives and benefits offered and the Peace River South area. </strong> <br></br></p><p> </p><div> </div><p><strong><u>Benefits in working for School District No. 59: </u></strong></p><div> </div><ul> <li>Relocation
Benefits
Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)
Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning, and regular professional development
Support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services
Northern Travel Allowance: Up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit (within Revenue Canada guidelines; ends when the program ends)
Remote and Rural Allowance: Annual allowance of approximately $3,035 per FTE (eligible teachers; TOCs not eligible)
Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)</li> <li>Northern
Travel
Allowance: A Great Benefit at Tax Time! An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they exist and are changed by Revenue Canada from year to year and shall end when the Revenue Canada program ends. Regular part time employees’ allowance will be prorated proportionate to the hours worked</li> <li>Remote and
Rural
Allowance: Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $3,035
per FTE. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance</li></ul><p>*The annual allowance may increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia Teachers Federation.</p><p></p><div> </div><p></p><p><strong><u>Did you know?</u></strong></p><p></p><div> </div><p></p><p>Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the <a></a>. Learn more about the <a></a>.
If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone
B), you can claim:</p><p></p><div> </div><p></p><ul> <li>A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus</li> <li>An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling</li> </ul><p> <br></br></p><ul> </ul>
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