Posting Number: T25-231

Date Issued: August 14, 2025

POSITION

Worksite: Bernard Elementary School

Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time (40% - Thursday & Friday)

Assignment Area(s): Primary – Kindergarten

Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: September 1, 2025, until no later than June 30, 2026

Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, August 22, 2025 – 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of, the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
• Willingness to make outdoor learning and play part of the daily routines of learning
• Relevant training and experience in teaching Kindergarten and/or early Primary
• A demonstrated ability and a commitment to embed the Prescribed Learning Outcomes in a play-based curriculum conducive to the social/emotional, academic and physical development of young learners
• Demonstrated ability to select, modify or adapt instructional materials to meet the individual academic, social/emotional, and behavioral needs of students
• Experience, training in, and a willingness to carry out the District Early Intervention Screens such as the KLST (Kindergarten Language Screening Test)
• The ability to utilize a variety of assessment processes that effectively allow students to show what they know (assessment for, as, of learning), and allow the teacher to plan for/adjust instruction to meet the collective and individual learning needs of students
• Demonstrated ability to utilize proactive classroom management strategies in order to promote a positive and effective classroom learning environment and throughout the school; supporting PBS and school wide initiatives in supporting social responsibility
• Proven commitment and strong ability to working with colleagues in a collaborative fashion to engage in shared planning, shared decision making and to develop a strong and caring professional learning community in support of the School Growth Plan
• Familiarity with, and a proven ability to utilize a wide variety of literacy strategies with young learners including, but not limited to, oral language programs such as Moe the Mouse and Talking Tables and a balanced literacy program to promote reading readiness and early writing skills
• Proven ability, commitment and willingness to work collectively with colleagues, parents and administration in order to support all students through an RTI system and student-centered model
• Proven ability to demonstrate and apply excellent interpersonal skills with student, staff and parents
• Demonstrated commitment and involvement in professional development and weekly staff collaboration that supports the enhancement of student learning (literacy/numeracy/social responsibility/application of technology/engaging learners) as is applies to the kindergarten and early primary setting
• Knowledge of and demonstrated integration of technology in the classroom

For Further Information Contact: Brad Johnston, Principal or Carla Thompson, Vice Principal (604) 795-7840