Teach Art 7-9 with a focus on Sculpting & Pottery at the middle years level.
Plan short-term and long-term instruction based on BC Curriculum and class composition.
Use universal design and differentiation to meet diverse student needs.
Support Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the classroom.
Create and maintain a positive classroom community that is safe, caring, healthy, and inclusive.
Use proactive classroom management practices that maintain student dignity.
Use assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity.
Foster creativity, artistic skill development, and student engagement in the arts.
Collaborate with staff in a collaborative model to enhance student learning
Requirements summary
Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for).
Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach Art 7-9 (Sculpting & Pottery).
Experience with universal design and differentiation.
Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning.
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organization skills.
Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community and contribute to a safe, caring, healthy school environment where students feel a sense of belonging.
Strong belief in inclusion and the potential of all students to learn.
Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan short-term and long-term.
Willingness to work collaboratively with staff.
Demonstrated use of proactive classroom management practices.
Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote learning and maintain student dignity.
Strong knowledge of pottery, sculpture, and creative art processes.
Provide three references and verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)
Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)DifferentiationPotteryOrganization skillsInterpersonal and communication skillsUniversal designCollaborative planningSculptingSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Classroom management (pro-active, maintains student dignity)Assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignityCreating a positive classroom communityTeaching middle years (grades 7-9)Creative art processesFostering creativity and student engagementInclusion philosophy and belief in potential of all studentsShort-term and long-term lesson planning aligned with BC Curriculum
Job description
<p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Position Description</strong></p> <p>A temporary part time (0.571) Art 7-9 Sculpting & Pottery Teacher is required by School District No.
60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
The assignment will be at Dr.
Kearney Middle School.</p> <p>Dr.
Kearney Middle School is a vibrant middle school offering classes in grades 7-9.
We enroll a diverse student population of 600, 25% of whom are of Indigenous descent.
We have an active Parent Advisory Committee and a supportive parent community.
Our school is committed to student-centered learning, a focus on collaborative planning, and a caring environment to provide quality education.
Our other exciting opportunities for students include our outstanding visual and performing arts programs, Hockey Academy, and the range of other extracurricular opportunities available to students, including volleyball, basketball, cross-country running and track and field.
Please see <a></a> for more information.<br></br> </p> <p><br></br> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)</li> <li>Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the middle years level</li> <li>Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills</li> <li>Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning.
Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging</li> <li>Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn</li> <li>Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition</li> <li>Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning</li> <li>Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity</li> <li>Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity</li> <li>Ability to foster creativity, artistic skill development, and student engagement in the arts</li><li>Strong knowledge of pottery, sculpture, and creative art processes.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Interested applicants are required to supply</strong></p> <ul> <li>Three (3) references</li> <li>Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate) </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Compensation</strong></p> <ul> <li>$2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas</li> <li>$3,500 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)</li> <li>Salary as per collective agreement.
Benefits
Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance
Benefits are employer paid based on FTE
Current salary grid is $72,720 - $118,770</li> <li>Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance.
Benefits are employer paid based on FTE</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><strong>For more information please contact:</strong></strong></p> <p><strong>C.
Nock, Principal, Dr.
Kearney Middle School 250.263.5509 or cnock@prn.bc.ca<br></br> </strong></p> <p><strong>T.
Braun, Vice-Principal, Dr.
Kearney Middle School 250.785.8378 or tbraun@prn.bc.ca</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Please note: <br></br> </strong>All applications with relevant documentation must be made through<br></br> <strong>Make A Future</strong> for consideration for the position</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About School District 60</strong></p> <p>School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners.
Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority.
Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.</p> <p>School District 60 is progressive and growing.
There are 23 schools with School District No.
60 (Peace River North).
The district’s schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.</p> <p>School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St.
John, BC.
Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouring Alberta, 214 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
The region’s economy is prosperous and expanding.
Fort St John is a city for all seasons and year-round playground for those who like pristine wilderness, an active lifestyle, cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why School District 60</strong></p> <ul> <li>Professional development opportunities</li> <li>Supportive culture of teacher collaboration</li> <li>Curriculum and teacher supports</li> <li>French Immersion, music, & outdoor education programs</li> <li>Advanced technology facilities and resources</li> <li>Progressive and growing district</li> <li>Innovative educational practices</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>School District No.
60 (Fort St John)</strong></p> <p><strong>10112 105 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4</strong></p> <p><strong><a></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a></a></strong></p>
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