School District #91 (Nechako Lakes)·Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Teach Grade 3/4 as assigned by the principal.
Develop and maintain a positive classroom learning environment with 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 parents/guardians, caregivers, and the broader community.
Participate in ongoing professional learning to strengthen student learning.
Make evidence-based, collaborative decisions about student learning in a professional learning community environment.
Integrate Indigenous culture and Ways of Knowing into curriculum and learning activities.
Support equity, diversity, and inclusion
POSTING NO. 68 – AUGUST </strong><strong>4,</strong><strong> 2026 </strong></p><p><strong>School: </strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>Sinkut View Elementary School – Vanderhoof, </strong><strong>BC</strong><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Start
Date: </strong><strong> </strong><strong>September 1, 2026, to December 18, 2026, or until the incumbent returns, whichever occurs </strong></p><p><strong>first </strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong><strong> </strong><strong>$64,341.00 - $121,722.00 + ($3500.00 provincial recruitment and retention allowance)
Assignment: </strong><strong> </strong><strong>1.0 Limited Duration Position </strong></p><ul><li><strong>GRADE 3/4 TEACHER </strong></li></ul><strong>SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT TO </strong><strong>BE</strong><strong> DETERMINED </strong><strong>BY</strong><strong> THE PRINCIPAL </strong><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 (Elementary). </li><li>A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership with The Ministry of Education and Childcare. </li><li>Ability to assist students as needed in a variety of curriculum areas at primary 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/guardian 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 teachers who are interested in providing extracurricular activities contribute 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></p><p><strong><i>Note: Candidates are not eligible for the above if they were previously paid a pre-employment hiring incentive for a teaching position in the K-12 sector (in the 2023/2024, 2024/2025 </i></strong><strong><i>or</i></strong><strong><i> 2025/2026 school years under the provincial hiring incentives program). </i></strong><strong> </strong></p>
Bachelor of Education (Elementary).
Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership with the Ministry of Education and Childcare.
Ability to assist students across a variety of curriculum areas at primary 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 instruction.
Commitment to BC Education Plan goals, district strategic plan, equity/diversity/inclusion, TRC Calls to Action, and ongoing professional learning
Market context
Grade 3/4 teachers in British Columbia are often sought by schools looking for educators who can teach within the BC Curriculum and support core competencies in the elementary years. This role is competitive because candidates need a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate, eligibility to work in Canada, and classroom experience in grades 3 and 4; the compensation package may include BCTF-aligned pay, a signing bonus, and retention support. Before applying, review how your experience maps to BC learning standards and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save research time.
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