**Teaching Position – Indigenous Support, Literacy, and Prep Teacher ******

School District No. 10 – Arrow Lakes, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC, is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sinixt, Sylix, Ktunaxa, and Secwepemc Peoples. We have the following continuing contract teaching opportunity for the 2026-2027 school year:

**Position:******Indigenous Support, Literacy, and Prep Teacher

**School:******Burton Elementary School

**FTE:******0.5 FTE (0.3 Continuing + 0.2 Temporary)

**Effective:**********September 1, 2026

Salary Range:****$67,040 - $119,548

Position Overview

School District 10 is committed to fostering a collaborative community of learning grounded in strong academics, overall well-being, and a meaningful connection to the land. We strive to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and resilience they need to navigate an ever-changing future. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative educator to join a supportive and dedicated team of administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community partners. The successful candidate will share our commitment to this purpose and contribute actively to our vibrant learning communityBurton Elementary School.

Assignment / Schedule

This teacher provides specialized learning support to Indigenous students (0.25 FTE), prep coverage (0.05 FTE), and literacy support (0.2 FTE temporary). This teacher works primarily at Burton Elementary but also supports our learners at Edgewood Elementary School. These are both four day / week schools. ****

**Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:****__ **

• A valid Teaching Certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
• Post-secondary education and experience teaching intermediate grades, experience in multi-grade classrooms is an asset
• Demonstrated ability in planning and designing engaging learning activities using BC curriculum
• Strong interpersonal skills and strengths working within a team environment
• Excellent classroom management skills and proven ability to engage all learners
• Excellent ability to differentiate for all learners and co-plan for diversity and engagement
• Successful experience integrating socio-emotional learning and self-regulated learning
• Demonstrated understanding of indigenous cultures, and experience integrating First Peoples of Principles of Learning into teaching practice
• Successful experience in facilitating outdoor learning experiences with a focus on place consciouses and cross curricular learning
• Commitment to co-developing the School Growth Plan and collaboratively organizing for learning
• Exemplary use of assessment strategies that engage learners and foster learning
• Professional learning inquiry experience that informs professional practice
• Commitment and expertise in building relationships with parents and community
• Willingness to participate in the school's extra-curricular programs will be an asset

All applicants should provide evidence of relevant expertise and experience related to the position. Please apply online with a complete application package, including a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, résumé, applicable practicum reports, the names of at least three professional references, and proof of a valid Teaching Certificate. Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon), Friday, May 8, 2026.

For additional information about the position contact Tim van Brummelen, Principal at Tim.VanBrummelen@sd10.bc.ca. Any questions about the recruitment process, including requesting an accommodation, can be sent to the attention of the District Human Resources Manager, Stephanie Roger, by email to hr@sd10.bc.ca. __

**Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted. **

School District 10 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier‑free workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, provincial, or local law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact us.__

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Posted On

April 24, 2026 01:41 PM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

May 08, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Burton

School/Location

Burton Elementary

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Salary

$67,040 - $119,548

Employment Start Date

September 08, 2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas
• Practicum Reports
• Teaching Evaluations

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