SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 87

P.O. BOX 190 DEASE LAKE, B.C. V0C 1L0 Tel. (250) 771-4440

Fax (250) 771-4441

Competition #26-12 Primary Teacher

Atlin School, Atlin, British Columbia

Full Time, Continuing, Start Date: August 24, 2026

This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 hiring incentive

School District 87 serves students and families within the unceded traditional territories of the Taku River Tlingit, Tahltan, and Kaska First Nations and we honour these relationships. We respect and value the relationships with all other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. This land has always been a place of learning and we are thankful to live, work, and learn here. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.

Atlin is home to the Tlingit Nation, and you will have the privilege of learning about Tlingit culture and traditions. Described as the “Switzerland of the North,” the region is characterized by rugged natural beauty. There are many places to explore and experience adventures. Most residents go fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, hunting, quadding, boating, skiing, mountain biking and much more. Whitehorse YT, home to a major airport and variety of shops and services, is easily accessed on weekends. Atlin is the perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast.

If you are a Certified Teacher and would like to live in a small remote northern community, work with and serve Indigenous youth, then Atlin is the place for you. Atlin School has small class sizes which provide an excellent opportunity for differentiated instruction and learning. This is a positive professional growth opportunity as SD87 continuously explores innovative practices within an inquiry-based teaching and learning environment that honours Tlingit ways of knowing, being and doing.

We Welcome Teachers Who Are Student Centered And Have

B. Ed. certification. Successful experience with Indigenized Curriculum as well as First Nations Language and Culture. Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous learning and learners as well as knowledge of the Tlingit Nation (preferred). Experience engaging students outside the classroom; on-the-land learning. The ability to connect with students in trusting and supportive ways, clarify problems and challenges, and restore harmony and respect. Experience with Trauma Informed Practice. Knowledge and experience as a support teacher working with diverse needs and / or Inclusive Education Qualifications would be an asset. Conducted a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments, curriculum-based assessments, and diagnostic teaching methods. Ability and commitment to work and engage collaboratively with students, staff, parents, guardians, and community. Demonstrated success utilizing varied instructional strategies and differentiated instruction. Commitment to on-going professional growth. Willingness to support extra-curricular activities.

This position is eligible for a pre-employment hiring incentive of $10,000.00 in return for a successful candidate accepting a job offer for this position.

Note: Candidates are not eligible for the above if they were previously paid a pre-employment hiring incentive for a teaching position in the K-12 sector (in the 2023/2024, 2024/2025 or 2025/2026 school years under the provincial hiring incentives program).

School District 87 offers the highest salaries in the province; a relocation allowance upon arrival, annual personal travel allowances for employee and dependents living with them, a substantial professional development package and an excellent benefit package (100% medical, extended health, dental and group health insurance). In summary:

Competitive Salary ($76,140-$127,134)

Moving Relocation Allowance: $2,364.84 ($1,576.57 upon hire/788.27 after 2 yrs.)

Recruitment and Retention Allowance: $3,500.00

Isolation Allowance: $2,001.92 Travel Allowance: $2,412.15 Long-Term Service bonus is provided at 4 and 8 years of continuous service. We also provide modern furnished and unfurnished accommodation (no sharing required) at a reasonable rate ($450-$650 per month).

For further information, please contact Edel Paracuelles, Atlin School Principal, at:

Applications with supporting documentation including: a current resume; name and contact information (including telephone and email address) of at least three references who may be contacted and who are familiar with your professional performance; Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Reference Check; proof of B.C. certification; and T.Q.S. should be submitted to:

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Posted: July 21, 2026