School District #91 (Nechako Lakes)·Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Teach across all curriculum areas in the Middle Years Program, with specific assignment determined by the principal.
Develop and maintain a positive classroom learning environment that engages students in active learning experiences.
Use inclusive instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse learners.
Apply a trauma-informed approach in professional practice.
Use competency-based assessment strategies.
Differentiate instruction to support success for each student.
Integrate appropriate technologies into instructional practices to improve learning outcomes.
Support Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in a collaborative team environment.
Collaborate with colleagues as part of a highly collaborative middle years team.
Work closely with parents/guardians and caregivers and the broader community.
Integrate Indigenous culture and Ways of Knowing into curriculum and learning activities.
Participate in ongoing professional learning and evidence-based collaborative decisions
Posting no. 57 –
JUNE 16, 2026
School:</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Nechako Valley Secondary </strong><strong>School</strong><strong> – Vanderhoof, </strong><strong>BC</strong><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Start
Date:</strong><strong> </strong><strong>September 1, 2026 </strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong><strong> </strong><strong>$64,341.00 - $121,722.00 + ($3500.00 provincial recruitment and retention allowance) </strong><strong>Assignment:</strong><strong> </strong><strong>1.0 Continuing Position</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>MIDDLE YEARS TEACHER</strong></li></ul><strong>(Teachers in the Middle Years Program will be expected to teach across all curriculum areas but may be assigned to teach in areas of specific curriculum strengths or interests). </strong><p><strong>SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT TO </strong><strong>BE</strong><strong> DETERMINED </strong><strong>BY</strong><strong> THE PRINCIPAL </strong></p><p><strong><i>Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the unceded, ancestral territories of fourteen First Nations representing the Dakelh, Nedut'en and Wet'suwet'en peoples. We are working diligently towards creating equity for our learners through conscious acts of Reconciliation.</i></strong><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The School District </strong></p><p>Nechako Lakes is situated on the traditional unceded territories of fourteen First Nations encompassing the Dakelh, Nedut'en and Wet'suwet'en peoples. The school district encompasses five municipalities, the Districts of Fort St James and Vanderhoof and the Villages of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Granisle. This large area served by our school district has a population of just under 40,000 residents in the beautiful north central BC. </p><p>We serve 3,000 students in our standard schools and approximately 900 FTE at EBUS Academy, one of the largest online schools in British Columbia. Our region has affordable housing, welcoming communities and a lower cost of living than many other regions. Come and enjoy over 200 lakes, rivers and streams and an abundance of outdoor recreation at your doorstep. </p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong>: </p><ul><li>Bachelor of Education </li><li>A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership with The Ministry of Education and Childcare. </li><li>Work with colleagues as part of a highly collaborative middle years team. </li><li>A degree or major in French language is preferred. </li><li>This position requires an individual who is fluent in French. </li><li>Ability to assist students as needed in a variety of curriculum areas at the junior grade levels. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a positive classroom learning environment that engages students in active learning experiences. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to use inclusive instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse learners. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working from an inclusion perspective to address diverse learning needs </li><li>Understand and use a trauma-informed approach in professional practice. </li><li>Experience and knowledge using competency-based assessment strategies. </li><li>Experience in differentiating instruction to create success in learning for each student. </li><li>Experience in integrating appropriate technologies into instructional practices to improve learning outcomes for students. </li></ul><strong>Teachers applying for this position must possess the following attributes and commit to:</strong> <ul><li>the BC Education Plan and goals of the education system. </li><li>Supporting every child in learning at high levels. </li><li>Work closely with parents/guardians and caregivers and the broader community. </li><li>The Board of Education Strategic Plan. </li><li>Supporting equity, diversity and inclusion. </li><li>Ongoing professional learning for the purpose of strengthening student learning. </li><li>Making evidence-based, collaborative decisions about student learning in a professional learning community environment. </li><li>Supporting Individual Education Plans (IEP) in a collaborative team environment. </li><li>The TRC Calls to Action. </li><li>Integrating Indigenous culture and Ways of Knowing into curriculum and learning activities. </li></ul><strong><i>The district believes that teacher interest in providing extracurricular activities contributes significantly to our students' positive school experience. </i></strong><p><strong>Teachers currently employed with the district or on the district's recall list who are interested in this vacancy should email Donna Benson at</strong><a></a><strong>and include the posting number. </strong></p><p><strong>New applicants need to apply to Make a Future - </strong> <strong><i><a></a></i></strong></p><p><a></a><a></a><strong>. </strong></p>
Bachelor of Education.
Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership with the Ministry of Education and Childcare.
Fluency in French (position requires an individual who is fluent in French).
Ability to assist students as needed across a variety of curriculum areas at junior grade levels.
Demonstrated experience with inclusive instruction and addressing diverse learning needs.
Understanding and use of a trauma-informed approach.
Experience with competency-based assessment strategies.
Experience differentiating instruction.
Experience integrating appropriate technologies into instructional practices.
Commitment to district and education system plans (BC Education Plan, Board of Education Strategic Plan, TRC Calls to Action).
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and supporting every child in learning at high levels
Market context
Classroom teacher roles in British Columbia are often shaped by steady demand for educators who can support diverse learners and meet district curriculum needs. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for current teaching credentials, classroom experience, and evidence of instructional planning, while the salary range of CAD 70,437–112,872 reflects the role’s scope. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm any credential or certification details before applying.