Job Description

Crawford Bay School is seeking a skilled and reflective educator to lead our primary class one day per week (Wednesdays, Kindergarten to Grade 2). The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of early science education, numeracy, and literacy development, with a vision to design and deliver instruction that meets the diverse needs of young learners. This includes effectively supporting very early learners--those still developing foundational number and literacy concepts--while extending and enriching the learning of students working beyond grade level expectations. The teacher will value inquiry-based and play-based approaches that promote curiosity, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding in authentic contexts. A deep knowledge of developmental learning progressions, combined with skill in managing a very active and diverse primary classroom, is essential.

Desired Qualifications and Experiences

Ability to teach effectively in a multi-aged classroom
Experience sharing a class and working collaboratively with a co-teacher to maintain routines and predictability for young learners
Understand the rationale and benefits of multi-aged learning
Ability to design and implement inquiry-based learning.
Experience using a wide variety of authentic assessment strategies.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and integrate play-based learning opportunities
Commitment to collaborative planning in a shared class
Excellent self-management and organizational skills
for more information, contact the Principal at victoria.mcallister@sd8.bc.ca



School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits.







Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.







The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:







13 elementary schools


1 middle school


1 K-10 school


4 secondary schools


2 K-12 schools


online learning and blended programs


an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.




Salary Range; $63,367 - $111,488 per year, in accordance with the current SD8-Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).









Applicants must be certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate, or be eligible for certification by the start date of the assignment.

Only applications submitted on Make a Future will be considered. While the District encourages all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

* If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employee's Make a Future profile.