T2627-281 1.0 Fte Temporary Early Primary Teacher Jobs in Courtenay, BC

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We invite applications for the temporary position of:

1.0 FTE Indigenous Early Primary Teacher
Indigenous Ancestry is required

The successful candidate will demonstrate education, training, and/or experience in the following areas:

Incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing and being in the classroom community
Create meaningful, authentic relationships with students and families
Targeted literacy instruction for a variety of learners (RTI model)
Classroom management and understanding how the nervous system influences behavior
Land-based learning that connects to decolonizing and indigenizing
Meaningful inclusive education practices that honours each individual child
Collaboration skills and ability to work as a team
Pedagogy of Play
Embedding the core competencies in everyday learning

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

A collaborative team approach in teaching and planning
Inclusive practices that support the wide range of learning needs within the classroom
Skill in setting classroom routines and expectations that provide student independence in both their engagement and management

Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies. Our educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves, our educators embrace diversity, apply assessment for learning approaches, and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize learning. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.

Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/SD71_BCTF_Salary_Grid_2025

To Apply:

School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, students and community, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact: hr@sd71.bc.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and contact information for three (3) professional references through www.makeafuture.ca/comox [- ](http://www.makeafuture.ca/comox- valley)valley . Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered.

Please note : Candidate applications will be reviewed, and the best qualified candidate will be identified in accordance with the updated qualification language outlined in Article E. 22 of the SD71/CDTA Collective Agreement - https://bit.ly/SD71_CDTA_E22_Qualification_language_update_2025

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Posted On

June 09, 2026 01:08 PM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

June 15, 2026 01:00 PM PST/PDT

Job Type

Contract/Term

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Courtenay

School/Location

Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary

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Salary

TBD

Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

End Date

06/30/2027

FTE

1.00

Mandatory Document

Resume
Cover Letter

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