Canalta Elementary School requires a 1.0 FTE PERMANENT Teacher

Effective September 1, 2026 This position is Intermediate For more information, please contact Jennifer Sutherland, Principal, at 250-782-8403 Canalta Elementary School Canalta Elementary School is a K-7 school located on the western edge of the City of Dawson Creek with a beautiful view of Newby Park and open fields. We have a student population of approximately 225 students. Canalta has a positive and vibrant culture with a strong focus on relationships. Our Staff consists of skilled, positive, and supportive professionals. We take priority in improving student achievement and well-being through high quality instruction, while honouring diversity and equity. At Canalta we value not only academic learning, but the development of social-emotional development of all our learners. Staff participate in on-going professional development and learning and a continuous cycle of examining achievement data and putting tiered interventions in place for students. We are also proud of our music program which further enhances the experiences of our students. Our school offers extracurricular activities including comic book club, Lego club, intermediate volleyball, and basketball teams. Student Leadership groups undertake many jobs such as daily announcements, running our weekly PAWS draw, recycling, leading school assemblies, lunch monitoring, and buddy classes. Canalta has a very active parent group who work closely with staff and provide special opportunities for our students. We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team. 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. Required Qualifications And Experience 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 Desired Qualifications And Experience Include Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs Strong classroom management skills Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours Strong literacy and numeracy skills Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques Experience teaching in a multiage group setting Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction Why School District No. 59? 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. The 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. Please visit for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives and benefits offered and the Peace River South area. Benefits In Working For School District No. 59 Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts) 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 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* per FTE. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance The annual allowance may increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia Teachers Federation. Did you know? Effective December 31, 2025 School District No. 59 teachers are eligible for the for up to $30,000. About Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the . Learn more about the . If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim: A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling

The teacher will provide high-quality instruction to intermediate students, focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional development. Responsibilities include implementing tiered interventions, collaborating with staff, and creating an inclusive classroom environment.

Candidates must hold a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate and be legally eligible to work in Canada. Desired qualifications include experience with diverse learner needs, strong classroom management, and proficiency in literacy and numeracy.

• Relocation Allowance • Northern Travel Allowance • Remote And Rural Allowance • Residency Amount

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Curriculum Adaptation
• Individualized Learning Plans
• Classroom Management
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Collaborative Teaching
• Student Assessment
• Multiage Group Teaching
• Inclusive Education
• Social-Emotional Development

• Education
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

24 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level