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Ecole Frank Ross requires a 1.0 FTE PERMANENT French Immersion Teacher

School District #59 (Peace River South)

#Dawson Creek #French Immersion #Primary #School District No. 59 #Classroom management #Individualized learning plans #Kindergarten to Grade 7 #Literacy and numeracy

Quick overview

Teach Primary French Immersion (K-7) in an inclusive classroom.
Develop and deliver strong oral language development in French.
Adapt and modify curriculum to meet student needs.
Develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs.
Provide effective classroom management.
Use fair, student-focused assessment practices consistent with BC curriculum and reporting order.
Reflect on evidence of learning to guide instruction.
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school initiatives and goals.
Support individualized and group instruction using a variety of effective strategies and techniques.
Engage students in authentic French use through cultural activities and events

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.
Strong classroom management skills.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans.
Experience adapting/modifying curriculum for student needs.
Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours.
Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals.
Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
Experience teaching in a multiage group setting.
Engages in fair, student-focused assessment practices consistent with BC curriculum and reporting order

Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or qualified for)Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentationClassroom managementCurriculum adaptation and modificationInclusive classroom practicesLiteracy and numeracy instructionIndividualized learning plans (ILPs)Teaching in a multiage group settingWorking with diverse student behavioursStudent-focused assessment practices aligned with BC curriculum and reporting orderCollaborative teamwork and independent workIndividualized and group instruction using varied strategiesFrench Immersion oral language developmentCultural programming integration (francophone musicians/authors/scientists/artists; Carnaval; speaking contests)

Job description

<p> Effective September 1, 2026 </p><p> This is position is for Primary French Immersion</p><p> For more information, please contact Shaun Henry, Principal, at 250-782-5206.</p><p> <br></br></p><p></p><b><u> École Frank Ross </u></b><p>Ecole Frank Ross (EFR) students come first. EFR is a Kindergarten to Grade 7 dual-track French Immersion and English school. We serve approximately 440 students and we are located on the north side of Dawson Creek. Our playground looks over Bear Mountain and the first renewable wind energy installation in British Columbia! At EFR we are focused on student safety, choosing kindness at all times and working hard toward academic goals. The school maintains a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, engaging collaboratively for continuous improvement. The EFR mascot is the Bulldog! As bulldogs we focus on being kind, calm, determined, and courageous. The qualities underscore the efforts to foster curious, creative, resilient critical thinkers.</p><p>The French Immersion program is offered from K to 7 and focuses on strong-oral language development and encouraging authentic use of French through cultural activities such as francophone musicians, authors, scientists, artists, amongst others. Students in French Immersion have the opportunity to compete in speaking contests, interact with French language guests from Francophone communities and participate in cultural activities such as Carnaval. </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><p><strong>Required qualifications and experience:</strong></p><div> </div><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<strong> </strong></li></ul><div> </div><p><strong>Desired qualifications and experience include:</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><div> </div><p><strong>Why School District No. 59? </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><div> </div><p><strong>Benefits in working for School District No. 59: </strong></p><div> </div><ul> <li>Relocation 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

Benefits

Relocation Allowance: up to $5,000 for out-of-district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)

Northern Travel Allowance: up to $4,000 of the salary paid designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit (per 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)

Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning, and regular professional development

Ecole Frank Ross requires a 1.0 FTE PERMANENT French Immersion Teacher

Ecole Frank Ross requires a 1.0 FTE PERMANENT French Immersion Teacher

French Immersion Teacher in British Columbia

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