Teach Grade 8 Humanities and Physical Education at the middle years level.
Plan short-term and long-term lessons aligned with the BC Curriculum.
Use universal design and differentiation to meet diverse student needs.
Create and maintain a positive classroom community that is safe, caring, and healthy.
Apply classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity.
Use assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity.
Support inclusion and the potential of all students to learn.
Collaborate with staff in a collaborative planning model to enhance student learning.
Work with staff to support student learning needs
Requirements summary
Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for).
Demonstrated ability to teach Humanities and Physical Education at the middle years level.
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 sense of belonging.
Strong belief in inclusion.
Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan short-term and long-term.
Willingness to work collaboratively with staff.
Demonstrated use of pro-active classroom management that maintains student dignity.
Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity.
Provide three (3) references and verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)
Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)DifferentiationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganization skillsCollaborative model with staffTeaching Physical EducationUniversal designCollaborative planningSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Classroom management (pro-active, maintains student dignity)Assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignityCreating a positive classroom communityInclusive education philosophyTeaching Grade 8 HumanitiesUnderstanding and planning with the BC CurriculumShort-term and long-term planning
Job description
<p> <strong>Position Description</strong> <br></br></p><p>A temporary full time (1.0) Grade 8 Humanities & Physical Education Teacher is required by School District No.
60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
The assignment will be at Bert Bowes Middle School.</p><p>Bert Bowes Middle School is a Gr.
7-9 school in the City of Fort St John.
The school enrolls a population of 500 students.
We enjoy itinerant access to a range of services such as a learning resource disability teacher, teacher for visually impaired, school psychologist, ESL specialist teacher and teacher for deaf/hard of hearing.
Some themes that characterize our school are a commitment to student centered learning, and a focus on collaborative planning.
We have an active Parent Advisory Committee and a supportive parent community.
See <a></a> for more information.</p><p><strong> Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><p> <br></br></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></ul><p> <br></br></p><p> <strong>Interested applicants are required to supply</strong></p><p> <br></br></p><ul> <li>Three (3) references</li> <li>Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate) </li> </ul><p> </p><p> <br></br></p><p> <strong>Compensation</strong></p><p> <br></br></p><ul> <li>$2,000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4,000 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
Option to enroll in medical insurance
Option to enroll in dental insurance
Option to enroll in extended health insurance
Option to enroll in group life insurance
Employer-paid benefits 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><br></br></p><p> <br></br></p><p><strong><strong>For more information please contact:</strong></strong></p><p> <br></br></p><p><strong>Jason Gill, Principal, Bert Bowes Middle School 250.785.6717 or jgill@prn.bc.ca</strong></p><p> </p><p> <br></br></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> <br></br></p><p> </p><p> <br></br></p><p><strong>About School District 60</strong></p><p> <br></br></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> <br></br></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> <br></br></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> <br></br></p><p> </p><p> <br></br></p><p><strong>Why School District 60</strong></p><p> <br></br></p><ul> <li>Teacher Mentorship Program</li> <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> <br></br></p><p> </p><p> <br></br></p><p> </p><p> <br></br></p><p> </p><p> <br></br></p><p><strong>School District No.
60 (Fort St John)</strong></p><p> <br></br></p><p><strong>10112 105 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4</strong></p><p> <br></br></p><p><strong><a></a></strong></p><p> <br></br></p><p><strong><a></a></strong></p><p>
In British Columbia, middle years teaching roles that combine Humanities and Physical Education can be competitive because schools look for candidates who can manage both classroom instruction and active, relationship-based learning. This posting emphasizes BC certification, middle years experience, universal design, differentiation, and Social Emotional Learning; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description so you can review the essentials faster. If you apply, be ready to show how you plan for mixed-ability classes and support student engagement across both subjects.
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