Teacher/TTOC - General Application for New/Upcoming Graduates of a Canadian Teaching Program

Position Description

Our District is seeking upcoming Canadian university graduates of Bachelor of Education/Teaching Certification programs. We anticipate having multiple openings for the late winter/spring well as for the upcoming school year for both contract teacher positions and casual on call positions.

This posting is for individuals wishing to complete the interview and reference check process in order to expediate the hiring process upon your university graduation. You must have your final practicum completed or near complete by the date of interview.

Applicants with assessment and trauma-informed practice experience are preferred. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant must have or be eligible for membership in the Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch, and possess:

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or proof of application).

• Copy of letter from the TRB stating requirements to attain permanent certification status if certificate is conditional.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education’s redesigned curriculum and core competencies.
• Evidence of appropriate qualifications and experience in teaching.
• A proven ability with assessment as and for learning strategies.
• Successful experience integrating local Indigenous culture and traditions into curriculum (knowledge of First Nations Principles and the Principles of Truth and Reconciliation).
• The ability to use a variety of teaching and learning strategies that can accommodate the learning needs of all learners in an inclusive setting.
• Successful experience integrating experiential and/or inquiry learning opportunities into the curriculum.
• Training and successful experience in teaching and supporting social and emotional learning.
• A proven ability to develop a positive learning environment in the classroom and evidence of strong organization and classroom management skills.
• A commitment to and successful experience working collaboratively in a team setting.
• commitment to and demonstrated experience using and integrating technology into the curriculum.
• The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the greater community.
• A current, valid driver’s license and ability and willingness to travel as required.

Interested applicants are required to supply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Evaluation(s) (if you have any)
• Practicum Reports (when available)
• Certificates & Diplomas (Bachelor of Education)(when available)
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses (BC Teaching Certificate, BC TQS card) (evidence of application to the TRB if new graduate to a Canadian University Program)
• Transcripts (when available)
• 3 current professional references and their email addresses (supervising teacher of long practicum, faculty advisor and one other)
  • By applications, candidates give permission to School District No. 57 to contact any references or any past or present employers named in the application

• Copy of letter from the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada outlining any work restrictions/requirements/deadlines if such documentation is in place.

Compensation

• Eligible teachers may receive a relocation allowance in the form of a three-year forgivable loan of up to $1,000 when relocating within British Columbia, up to $1,500 when relocating from Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba, and up to $2,000 when relocating from any other province or from outside Canada.
• Salary as per collective agreement. Salary is based on TQS and prior experience.
• Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in Dental, Extended Health, and Group Life Insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE

Please note: All applications with relevant documentation must be made through for consideration for the position.

About School District 57

School District No.57 resides on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nations, McLeod Lake Indian Band and the Simpcw First Nations.

Geographically we expand from Mackenzie, through Prince George, to McBride and Valemount. We serve 41 schools: 32 Elementary schools, 8 Secondary schools and 1 District Learning Support center for alternative and alternate learning opportunities.

We provide educational programs for approximately 15,000 students inclusive of early learning, after school art and sports programing, trades programs, and dual credit programs with our local post-secondary schools.

We support Lheidli T’enneh students, McLeod Lake students and Takla students living on reserve through our Local Education Agreements. With each Nation we co-construct the educational services provided to the students while attending a school within our school district.

Life in the Central Interior of British Columbia

Known as BC's northern capital, Prince George is a bustling city of over 77,000 residents, situated at the crossroads of Hwy. 97 (north-south) and Hwy. 16 (east-west), and at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. As a major City of the Pacific Rim, Prince George is firmly tied to the global market. The area offers a lifestyle that is definitely worth boasting about. Residents enjoy affordable housing, incomes above provincial averages, an extensive range of quality services, and cultural and sports events. Recreational opportunities are second to none and range from golfing, skiing, fishing and hunting to an endless list of team sports. Local post secondary educational facilities include the and the .

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