Teach Creative Writing at Carihi Secondary School for the term of employment.
Deliver the BC Curriculum using an inquiry-based and collaborative approach.
Support Social/Emotional Learning and apply knowledge of the BC Mental Health Framework.
Incorporate the First People's Principles of Learning.
Apply diversity, inclusion, and equity practices in instruction.
Use differentiated learning techniques to support individual learner growth and development.
Collaborate with fellow teachers to plan, develop, and implement learning experiences for students.
Adhere to workplace policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
Understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Participate in professional development and ongoing growth
Requirements summary
Relevant university qualifications.
Comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in BC Ministry of Education documents.
Commitment to the craft of teaching, best practices, and Professional Standards for BC Educators.
Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, communicative, and problem-solving skills.
Flexible and adaptive.
Commitment to professional development and growth.
Understanding and commitment to teaching practices aligned with inquiry-based/collaborative curriculum delivery, Social/Emotional Learning, BC Mental Health Framework, First People's Principles of Learning, diversity/inclusion/equity, and differentiated learning
Relevant university qualificationsCopy of DegreeMinistry of Education Teaching CertificateTQS Category CardProblem-solving skillsExcellent communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsFlexibility and adaptabilityCommitment to professional development and growthKnowledge of BC Mental Health FrameworkDiversity, inclusion, and equityDifferentiated learning techniquesIncorporation of First People's Principles of LearningSocial/Emotional LearningInquiry-based and collaborative approach to curriculum deliveryCollaborative planning with fellow teachersAdherence to workplace policies and proceduresProfessional, ethical, and trustworthy conduct
Job description
<p></p><p>School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area.
Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdaxʷ people.
School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'ómoks (Sayward), and χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Bute Inlet) First Nations. </p><p><strong>TEACHER</strong><strong> </strong><strong>VACANCY</strong><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Posting</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Date:</strong><strong> </strong> June 24, 2026 </p><p><strong>Position:</strong><strong> </strong> Creative Writing Teacher </p><p><strong>Posting</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Number:</strong><strong> </strong> SY2627-046 </p><p><strong>Term</strong><strong> </strong><strong>of</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Employment:</strong><strong> </strong> September 8, 2026 to January 29, 2027 </p><p><strong>FTE:</strong><strong> </strong> 0.282 </p><p><strong>Salary:</strong><strong> </strong> $60,015 to $109,520 (proportionate to FTE) <br></br><strong><br></br>Deadline</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Apply:</strong><strong> </strong> 3:00 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 </p><p><strong>Join</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Our</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Team</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>School District 72 is looking for a <strong>temporary</strong><strong> </strong><strong>0.282</strong><strong> </strong><strong>FTE</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Creative</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Writing</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Teacher</strong><strong> </strong>to join our team of educators at <strong>Carihi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Secondary</strong><strong> </strong><strong>School</strong><strong> </strong>who strives to bring the district's learning beliefs to life. </p><p>School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River.
The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra.
The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students. </p><p>The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories.
It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.</p><p><strong>Bring</strong><strong> </strong><strong>your</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant university qualifications.<strong> </strong></li><li>A comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in the BC Ministry of Education documents.<strong> </strong></li><li>Committed to the craft of teaching, best practices, and Professional Standards for BC Educators.<strong> </strong></li><li>Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, communicative, and problem-solving skills.<strong> </strong></li><li>Flexible and adaptive.<strong> </strong></li><li>A commitment to professional development and growth.</li></ul><p><strong>We</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are</strong><strong> </strong><strong>looking</strong><strong> </strong><strong>for</strong><strong> </strong><strong>teachers</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>have</strong><strong> </strong><strong>an</strong><strong> </strong><strong>understanding</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>commitment</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>teaching</strong><strong> </strong><strong>practices</strong><strong> </strong><strong>that</strong><strong> </strong><strong>embodies:</strong></p><ul><li>An inquiry-based and collaborative approach to the delivery of the BC Curriculum. </li><li>Social/Emotional Learning and an in-depth knowledge of the BC Mental Health Framework. </li><li>The incorporation of the First People's Principles of Learning. </li><li>Diversity, inclusion, and equity. </li><li>Support for the growth and development of individual learners through differentiated learning techniques. </li><li>The ability to work collaboratively with fellow teachers to plan, develop, and implement an extraordinary learning experience for each individual student.</li></ul><p><strong>Contribute</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Our</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Success</strong></p><p>The Campbell River School District proudly operates within its 2024-2028 strategic plan that prioritizes the following: </p><ul><li>Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives </li><li>Student-centered Learning Environments </li><li>Evolving for Tomorrow </li></ul>The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:<p> </p><ul><li>Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures, and practices. </li><li>Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy. </li><li>Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. </li></ul><strong>Join</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Our</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Community</strong><strong> </strong><p>Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains.
Benefits
Professional development and growth opportunities
Opportunity to grow your career in a small district
Progressive leadership team
Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community
The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opportunities to experience nature.
The moderate climate allows residents to participate in numerous outdoor activities on a year-round basis. </p><p><strong>Experience</strong><strong> </strong><strong>the</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Benefits</strong><strong> </strong><strong>of</strong><strong> </strong><strong>SD72</strong><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Professional development and growth opportunities. </li><li>The opportunity to grow your career in a small district. </li><li>Progressive leadership team. </li><li>Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community. </li></ul>The starting full-time salary for this teaching position ranges from $60,015 and $109,520.
Placement on a salary scale is subject to verification of experience and certification and will be done in accordance with the current collective agreement. <p><strong>Employment</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Equity</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>We value diversity of people to best represent the students and communities we serve as an equitable and inclusive employer.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. </p><p>School District 72 is also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce.
Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants (including but not limited to people with disabilities).
Confidential accommodation is available on request. </p><p><strong>How</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Apply</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. </p><p>Apply online through Make a Future:<a></a><u><a></a></u> Please ensure your application includes the following: </p><ul><li>Cover letter stating posting number </li><li>Updated resume </li><li>References, including most recent supervisor(s) </li><li>Teacher evaluations or practicum reports </li><li>Copy of Degree </li><li>Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate </li><li>TQS Category Card </li></ul><strong>*Internal</strong><strong> </strong><strong>candidates</strong><strong> </strong><strong>only</strong><strong> </strong><strong>need</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>submit</strong><strong> </strong><strong>items</strong><strong> </strong><strong>1</strong><strong> </strong><strong>through</strong><strong> </strong><strong>3.</strong><strong> </strong><p>In the event of challenges with the Make a Future website, candidates may contact Make a Future directly for assistance at <strong>1-877-900-5627</strong><strong> </strong><strong>or</strong><strong> </strong><strong>1-866-806-6851</strong>. </p><p>Applications will be accepted until the posting closes at <strong>3</strong><strong> </strong><strong>p.m.</strong><strong> </strong><strong>(PST)</strong><strong> </strong><strong>on</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Tuesday,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>June</strong><strong> </strong><strong>30,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>2026</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>Please address cover letter to: <br></br> Danielle Golob, Human Resources Officer </p>
Market context
Temporary Creative Writing Teacher in BC
In British Columbia, creative writing teaching roles are often competitive because schools look for educators who can connect strong subject knowledge with current BC Ministry of Education practices and collaborative classroom skills. This temporary 0.282 FTE position may appeal to candidates seeking part-time district experience; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform are pulled from the original posting to save research time. A practical next step is to review BC curriculum documents and prepare examples of your teaching approach, student engagement, and teamwork.
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