POSTING DATE: May 7, 2026

SCHOOL: Similkameen Elementary Secondary School

POSTING: #14 - 2026/27

POSITION: Intermediate Teacher

APPOINTMENT: 1.0 FTE Temporary

DURATION: September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 or earlier return of incumbent per Article C.24.5

Qualifications Required:

• degree in elementary education;
• recent successful classroom experience teaching at the intermediate level;
• ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;
• knowledge of current 21st century pedagogy and assessment practices;
• demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level;
• effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;
• ability to integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs; and
• BC Professional Teaching Certificate and current eligibility for Teacher Qualification Service card.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1:00 PM, May 13, 2026.

For further information please contact the principal at (250) 499-2727 or .

Please visit our school district's website:

All interested candidates (internal and external) are invited to apply to Okanagan Similkameen SD53 teacher postings!

Are you a student in your Bachelor of Education Program? Our district considers applications for postings once you have started your long practicum. In your application package provide reference contacts from your practicum school teacher sponsor and program advisor. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of your education program.

You may be eligible to apply for Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness program as a teacher in a rural and remote area. Details can be found at the .

Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (link ).

Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re-engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer-initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re-engagement and employer-initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.