Job Description

School District No. 83 is current seeking: Position Title

1.0 FTE Grade 7/8 Teacher

South Canoe Elementary School

This is a temporary assignment effective September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

South Canoe is an Outdoor Learning Program and requires teachers to utilize research-based, best practices interventions, programs, and strategies to implement BC curriculum in an outdoor setting for the purpose of providing an appropriate educational program for students; This includes but is not limited to ensuring the safety of all children during activities such as forest play, hiking, regular off-sites (field trips) and land-based learning activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts or Education; Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch; Certification, training and/or experience in school-based outdoor education would be an asset;

Teachers applying should possess the following attributes:

Passion for, and willingness to engage in, an Outdoor Learning Program model of education . A keen interest in planning and implementing an engaging, safe and effective outdoor education program; Knowledge and experience of place-based, experiential and inquiry-based learning approaches; Commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in school-wide focus on literacy and numeracy instruction; Model and teach outdoor skills including risk management, personal safety and leave-no-trace practices; Oversee and direct experiential learning excursions (at least once per week); Be physically capable of performing teaching duties regardless of the weather (rain, sleet, snow, heat) including the ability to walk distances over uneven terrain, carry a backpack and supplies; Knowledge of good environmental practices, environmental stewardship, land-based learning; Understanding of Indigenous principles and values, passion for embedding Indigenous ways of knowing and being through regular instruction and student learning activities; Ability to differentiate and adapt instruction for all students in an indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Sandra Major, Principal South Canoe, at (250) 832-3122.


How to Apply


Please submit resume with full supporting documents using the Apply Online button below. If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact our HR Admin Assistant Emily Johnson@ 250-804-7841 or apply@sd83.bc.ca


Deadline date for receipt of application is:

12:00 NOON, July 28, 2025

We thank all those who apply, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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