Elementary Teacher
About the role
Job Posting
Position: Elementary School Teacher
Basic Responsibilities
Seeking an elementary teacher for a highly unique school in a rural setting in the South Okanagan. Senpaq'cin is a First Nations Authorized Primary Years Program (IB PYP) with the International Baccalaureate World School. The role of the IB-PYP teacher is to build and maintain a successful inquiry program centered around our local First Nations culture and protocols.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Designing, preparing, implementing, reflecting, evaluating, and reporting learning experiences that align with BC curriculum and the IB PYP curriculum framework. Creating differentiated learning experiences to meet the learning needs of the students within the classroom environment. Providing opportunity for student-initiated action from deep exploration of inquiry lessons. Collaborating with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge. Communicating accurately, regularly and meaningfully with families of students. Contributing to the extracurricular programs offered within the school environment. Collaborating with the Okanagan Language Team to integrate First Nations language and culture into the program of inquiry and daily instructional practice where applicable. Willingness to understand implement trauma informed strategies to support the emotional health of the student population.
Minimum Qualifications Required
BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate
PYP training or experience is an asset Experience working within a First Nation school or organization Willingness to learn the Okanagan Language alongside the students Valid Driver's License
Other Related Employment Information: Candiate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with others, is a solution-based problem solver and has strong organizational skills.
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:30 pm
Term of Employment: 10 month contract with the option to extend from year to year Term of Employment Short Term employment from June 22 to
Pay Rate: Based on SD 53 teacher wage scale
Deadline for Applications
Open until filled
Contact Person
Principal - Julie Shaw 250-498-2019
HR Manager - Leona Baptiste 250-498-3444
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Elementary Teacher
About the role
Job Posting
Position: Elementary School Teacher
Basic Responsibilities
Seeking an elementary teacher for a highly unique school in a rural setting in the South Okanagan. Senpaq'cin is a First Nations Authorized Primary Years Program (IB PYP) with the International Baccalaureate World School. The role of the IB-PYP teacher is to build and maintain a successful inquiry program centered around our local First Nations culture and protocols.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Designing, preparing, implementing, reflecting, evaluating, and reporting learning experiences that align with BC curriculum and the IB PYP curriculum framework. Creating differentiated learning experiences to meet the learning needs of the students within the classroom environment. Providing opportunity for student-initiated action from deep exploration of inquiry lessons. Collaborating with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge. Communicating accurately, regularly and meaningfully with families of students. Contributing to the extracurricular programs offered within the school environment. Collaborating with the Okanagan Language Team to integrate First Nations language and culture into the program of inquiry and daily instructional practice where applicable. Willingness to understand implement trauma informed strategies to support the emotional health of the student population.
Minimum Qualifications Required
BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate
PYP training or experience is an asset Experience working within a First Nation school or organization Willingness to learn the Okanagan Language alongside the students Valid Driver's License
Other Related Employment Information: Candiate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with others, is a solution-based problem solver and has strong organizational skills.
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:30 pm
Term of Employment: 10 month contract with the option to extend from year to year Term of Employment Short Term employment from June 22 to
Pay Rate: Based on SD 53 teacher wage scale
Deadline for Applications
Open until filled
Contact Person
Principal - Julie Shaw 250-498-2019
HR Manager - Leona Baptiste 250-498-3444
Not the right fit? Search for Elementary Teacher jobs in Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
About Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association
Kootenay Rockies Tourism is a not-for-profit society governed by the BC Societies Act. We are one of five Regional Destination Management Organizations working on behalf of the tourism sector to support and advance the sustainable tourism economy. KRT provides a critical link between the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, the Crown Corporation Destination BC, municipalities, community DMOs, tourism businesses, Indigenous communities and businesses as well as not-for-profit organizations that are invested in the tourism economy in this region.